10 Stunning Mountain Venues in Durango, Colorado

Whether you are renewing your vows, tying the knot in an intimate elopement ceremony or planning a destination wedding with 300 guests, southwest Colorado offers an exquisite array of jaw-dropping wedding locations to say, “I do”. We’ve hand-picked ten fairy tale locations with STUNNING mountain backdrops straight out of a storybook!

 

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1.  TOP OF LIFT ONE AT PURGATORY RESORT  |  Durango, Colorado

An alpine meadow where the Paradise, 7th Heaven, and Upper Hades ski runs intersect with incredible views of the San Juan Mountains.

 

above images by Allison Ragsdale Photography

 

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2. DANTE’S AT PURGATORY RESORT  |  Durango, Colorado

A secluded mountaintop setting with spectacular views of five surrounding mountain ranges.

 

above image by Allison Ragsdale Photography

above image by Ginger Moose Photography

 

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3. BLACK DIAMOND LODGE  |  Durango, Colorado

Hold your ceremony in an aspen meadow surrounded by nature with stunning views of the Needles Mountain Range.

above image by The Light Seeker

 

above image by Karla Wedding Photography

 

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4.  EUREKA LODGE  |  Silverton, Colorado

Once a miner’s hotel, now a rustic venue. This stunning location is on the Alpine Loop just above the ghost town of Eureka.

 

above images by illuminarts

 

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5.  RIVER BEND RANCH | Durango, Colorado

This local venue is nestled in the beautiful Animas Valley surrounded by a lake and majestic willow trees with the Durango-Silverton Train running along the property.

 

 

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6.  TOWN OF SILVERTON  |  Silverton, Colorado

Tie the knot in this historic and charming alpine town high in the San Juan Mountains.

 

above images by illuminarts

 

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7.  RIDGEWOOD EVENT CENTER |  Hesperus, Colorado

Recite your vows on a lush lawn framed by cottonwoods facing the La Plata Mountains.

 

above image by illuminarts

above image by Aspen Groen

 

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8.  BOYCE MEADOWS AT PURGATORY RESORT |  Durango, Colorado

The Needles Mountain Range provides the backdrop as you exchange vows in one of Purgatory’s most peaceful settings.

 

 above image by Shutterfreek

 

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 9.  ENGINEER MEADOW AT PURGATORY RESORT |  Durango, Colorado

This location is nestled in an aspen grove framed by the rugged peak of Engineer Mountain.

 

above image by illuminarts

 

 

 

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10.  DOUBLE R RANCH  | Mancos, Colorado

This wilderness location above Jackson Lake is surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest. You are off the grid with zero light pollution. Bring your tents or rent the log cabin and yurts.

 

 

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See more:  Wedding Ideas & Inspiration |  Durango Weddings  |   Ceremony Locations 

 

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