Stunning wedding venues in the Crested Butte - Gunnison area are not hard to find; choosing one on the other hand can be a bit of a challenge. Never fear the Wedding Guide is here! Whether you're looking for a contact number for a venue you have in mind or if you're perusing wedding venues for the first time our guide will point you in the right direction. From hip to rustic, DIY to full-service venues there's somewhere for every personality and budget!

Crested Butte Venues

Crested Butte is a quirky and laid-back resort destination snuggled up to the mountains and the true definition of a  "destination wedding" location. Here you can expect 1,000's of natural wedding locations such as parks, Public Lands (some permits required for 15+ people), as well as your more typical resort venue options like ski areas, golf courses and the like. There are a few churches to choose from as well if you're looking to go more traditional, and some truly unique options.  

​Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, Inc.
Shelley Popke
970-349-1880
The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum offers an intimate setting for your private wedding, amongst artifacts, photographs and dioramas of Crested Butte’s past.

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Crested Butte Land Trust
Rachel Griego
970-349-1206
Experience your special day in a unique setting, surrounded by aspens and fir trees, abundant wildflowers, magnificent peaks, winding rivers, and tranquil lakes.

Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Katie Harper,
Administrative Coordinator
970–349-7231
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is a scientific field station in Gothic, CO. Weddings are possible at the billy barr Community Center from mid-August through September. Couples enjoy the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the rustic setting of the Gothic townsite, which is a former silver mining ghost town. Contact admin@rmbl.org to see if this unique wedding location is a good fit for you!

The Mountain Wedding Garden
​Katy Buckaloo
​970-349-6632
Dazzling summer displays of wildflowers are made possible in this beautiful area by abundant moisture falling in the surrounding Elk Mountains. Their unusual east-west orientation holds winter snow and acts as protection from prevailing winds.

Many couples envision exchanging their vows in a Rocky Mountain meadow, knee-deep in flowers, but are faced with issues of accessibility for family, guests, musicians, etc. Our venue has lush meadows nearby, a beautiful garden, and practical amenities. A flagstone aisle transitions into the vows area, where the views are breathtaking. The garden is radiant with traditional garden flowers and wildflowers, hanging baskets, shrubs and trees.

Gunnison Venues

Gunnison is located a few miles down the road from Crested Butte and is lower in elevation by about 1,000 feet. A special blend of Western culture and hipsters intwine with the vibrance of a youthful college presence which makes Gunnison a melting pot of down home friendliness and adventure. Here you'll find wide open places, dude ranches, and the Gunnison River which stares longly up to the high peaks of the Elk Mountains.

Garlic Mike's
Michael Busse
Chef & Owner   
970-641-2493
Garlic Mikes offers a private space for your group gathering, reunion, and rehearsal dinner, next to the Gunnison River.

​​I Bar Ranch     
Bryan Wickenhauser    
970-209-9796
​Gunnison Valley’s Premiere Wedding Venue. The I Bar is the perfect venue and scenic location for a wedding.

Flavours by Sodexo
Katherine LeChot
970-943-2184
​Special events are our forte whether it's at yo​ur place our ours. Located at Western State College University. 

Taylor River Lodge
Caroline Sanders
970-349-7761
Tucked away in the awe-inspiring Taylor Canyon, Taylor River Lodge is the perfect venue for your intimate wedding celebration. The property sits nestled in an iconic deep Colorado canyon and offers a quaint and rustic indoor/outdoor setting. Eleven’s close attention to detail and high level of service will ensure that your special day is unmatched.