Estes Park is a charming mountain town in Northern Colorado known for its exceptional wedding venues. Whether you are planning a des tination wedding, a small family event or even an elopement, Estes Park has what you need to make your big day special.
Nestled next to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park has venues galore that let you drink in the beauty of
the natural landscape while you are tying the knot.
Inside these pages, you will find infor mation on photography, food, drink, lodging, venues and events to help you plan that special day
From florists to make up artists, Estes Park offers everything you need. So browse these pages and start making your mountain wedding dreams come
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The Estes Park Event Complex offers multi ple venues throughout town. From the largest cov ered space in Estes Park to the most private garden, the Town of Estes Park has the space for your next event.
The Estes Park Event Complex is centrally located approximately a half mile from downtown Estes Park and the river walk at Stanley Park, one block south of Hwy 36 just as you drop down into Estes Park and drive between beautiful Lake Estes
This expansive event space is formerly known as the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park and is known for the summer equestrian events. The entire facility encompasses 42 acres of open space, including two large scale multipurpose event buildings, the Event Center and the Pavilion (together totaling 45,000 sq. ft , with 42 spaces for vendor RV parking), five horse are nas and a 2,000 person grandstand arena (complete with concessions and ticket booths).
The multi purpose event space is great for festivals, car shows, concerts, expos and trade shows, indoor sporting events and national dog shows! There is almost no limit on the size or type of event that can be held at the Estes Park Event Complex.
Commercial events are also held in the heart of downtown at Bond Park. There’s never a dull moment at Bond Park! This open space hosts events of all sizes throughout the year, includ ing countless open markets and Rocky Mountain festi vals, like Elk Fest, Big Foot Days, and other interactive events. A fully equipped con
cert stage is available to rent at this location, too.
Another concert venue is Performance Park, an open air amphitheater set against a steep mountain that’s remi niscent of the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater. Perfor mance Park is flanked by Fall River on both sides, just one block west of the Water wheel on Elkhorn Ave nue.When artists and per formers aren’t filling the mountain air with music, Per formance Park’s steep moun tain backdrop is a favorite for a quick climbing lesson on
A restroom facility is locat ed adjacent to the parking lot that accompanies this venue. Across the street is another venue available to rent, called Mrs. Walsh’s Garden.
The garden’s gate opens to a small reception area with several paths that lead through a botanical adven ture. The paths include fully detailed informational sig nage and the garden is fully fenced to keep this hidden gem protected from deer and elk looking for a tasty nibble. Mrs. Walsh’s Garden would
make for a memorable set ting for a wedding ceremony or a small social gathering Ideal for its convenient loca tion.
For a larger wedding venue look to the O’Connor Pavil ion, where the natural sur roundings set the stage for gorgeous ceremonies. The site is among a forest of pines, aspens, and an elegant section of Fall River. There are two options for wedding ceremonies; Aspen Meadow and Deer Mountain Meadow, both with a dramatic moun tain backdrop
The O’Connor Pavilion is located five miles west of downtown Estes Park, and backs up to the Rocky Moun tain National Park. Marrying natural beauty and outdoor comfort, the O’Connor Pavil ion can accommodate up to 140 people seated at once with restrooms, lawn games, a fire pit, electricity. It is also handicap accessible
Large groups can also con sider the large indoor/out door at The Estes Park Con ference Center. It offers a conference and social event space, and is often rented to
In the heart of downtown, on the banks of Fall River stands the iconic white tower known as the Historic Park Theatre. This single screen theatre was estab lished in 1913 and remains the oldest running theatre in the nation!
The classic elements of tra ditional cinema remain as well, from the beautiful red velvet accents to the reel to reel film projector, which is on display next to their baby grand piano. Before films included sound, the piano was played during the show and can accompany your events today!
The theatre is small and cozy but still manages to include all the necessities for a fantastic party! There is a full kitchen, full bar, helpful staff, and room for parties of up to 224 people. Not to men tion great photo opportuni ties!
Take center stage and add your own history to the His toric Park Theatre! Rental packages start at just $300 with add ons available like live music, use of the projector, meal arrangements or the sound system for a great event.
If you are interested in reserving an area for your group in the heart of down town the Theatre is a great place, or for a relaxed out door space, The Slab is a huge open outdoor patio, adjacent to the Theatre at 116 E Elkhorn Ave
The Slab serves beer and hosts live music in the sum mer and also has accommo dations for large group par ties With some simple decor this can be a really fun area for rehearsal dinners, family
reunion BBQs, or other meet and greet events. Starting at $13 per person for catered meals and a low rental fee of $400.
Enjoy the outdoor patio with your group by day and lighted by our festoon lights at night. Full old school arcade right out of the 1980’s
is adjacent to The Slab, so the whole family can enjoy a fun time! Call 303 618 6398 to learn more about hosting an event with us!
Park Theatre / Courtesy photo The Park Theatre in Estes Park was built in 1913 It is the oldest operating cinema in the western United States File photo / Estes Park Trail Gazette The Slab on Elkhorn Avenue hosts Live Music on their open patio.
Gather your friends, family and loved ones to celebrate a dream wedding with sweeping views of Rocky Mountain National Park. The ceremo ny and reception facilities at YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center are one of Colorado’s best kept secrets! Affordable wedding pack ages including outdoor, indoor and historic ceremo ny and reception sites, cater ing, lodging and on site activ ities are available to customize your unique wed ding.
Looking for an adven ture worth sharing?
Meet Joe and Kari Pyle, together they make up the husband and wife team at Joe Pyle Photography, in Estes Park.
“We are honored to have photographed over three hundred couples in this beautiful state. Our primary focus is on adventure elope ment photography for cou ples who aren’t afraid of a lit tle adventure and exploration while we photograph.”
The photography duo is going the extra mile with incredible results.
“We’ve been living here full time for over six years now and absolutely love it Most of our work is here in Colora
do, however we have also worked with couples in Mexi
co, Belize, Iceland, and Alas ka.”
The Pyles create profes sional photos outside the stu dio, they tailor each adven ture elopement to match their clients’ wishes and they supply a full gallery of imag es from the session
Photography takes creativi ty, especially while being out side, it’s the Pyles’ passion for adventure from mountain biking to backcountry skiing, rock climbing, hiking and fishing that makes them the ultimate team.
To get in touch with them, go to www.joepylephotogra phy.com/colorado elope ment photographer and learn more about how to book your adventure for profes sional photos
Joe Pyle / Courtesy photosThe community of Estes Park always rises to the challenge of wel coming new faces and giving gratitude to those that served What is especially important is recognizing those who consistently gave back to the community, which is why we toast the Rambeau family, who owned Rambo’s Longhorn Liquor store since 1975!
We welcome the Bajwa fam ily, who officially assumed the operations on July 22. The Bajwas are Ruby and Raj the parents of Amninder, their son who will also be manag ing the store. The family owns two gas station conve nience stores in Denver, but they have found a home in Estes Park
“We have been living in the valley, where life is so face paced, the reason we bought Rambo’s Longhorn Liquor store is so we can be part of a community where we can get to know people on a first name basis, and build our family here with people who know and care about us,” said Amninder.
For the last few weeks the Bajwa’s have been meeting the regular customers as well as plenty who are just visiting. Amninder said that they have already begun to feel like family by how friendly and inviting everyone has been.
“Everyday a lot of people come in and ask how Matt and Cristie are, sometimes they ask for Diane too. We’ve really enjoyed seeing that there are so many people that know each other on a first name basis, because that’s why we wanted to move to a small town like Estes.”
The Bajwas had visited
Estes Park in the past, but it seems like the environment created by the Rambeaus is really what drew the Bajwas to live and work here That is thanks to their day in and day out efforts and knowledge able recommendations as well as their consistent com munity engagement.
So as the fashion requires of small town etiquette, get to know the Bajwas; don’t just reminisce about Diane, Matt and Cristie, as much as we appreciate them for how much they cared, let’s cele brate Estes Park Longhorn Liquor as a great opportunity for a great family to join the traditions of community events, whether those are focused on libations or not!
Longhorn Liquor will con tinue to serve group parties in bulk as well, just email sales@longhornliquor.net to inquire. For Wedding parties bulk orders will be discount ed for that special day.
File photo / estes park trail gazette the Longhorn Liquor Store is located at 1640 big thompson Ave in estes park
Black Canyon Inn is a premier Estes Park destination wedding venue offering a unique scenic ceremony site unlike any other. Tucked next to a gran ite ridge and looking out on the open space of MacGregor Ranch, the picturesque views, looking down through the Black Canyon valley in Rocky Mountain National Park, are simply incredible.
Black Canyon Inn is rich in history, dating back to 1929 “The Homestead” cabin has beautiful hardwood flooring and log burning fireplaces to provide the perfect Colorado rocky mountain wedding
The covered Wedding Pavilion was constructed in 2009 Since then, their wed ding business has continued to grow each year. No less, only few can say they have a better view of paradise than from here!
Don’t just picture yourself at this beautiful property, call one of their experienced wed ding planners to start creat ing the picture perfect day for your special union
“The Homestead” offers lovely food options and is an ideal central location to host your complete wedding cele
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large events that utilize both the Event Center and the Conference Center. The 8,000 square foot ballroom is ideal for wedding reception banquets and business meet ings. It converts into six inde pendent sound proof meeting areas, allowing for flexibility and multiple breakout ses sions The Conference Cen ter is also known as the Rid geline Hotel and Conference Center and are collaborative ly managed.
The Town of Estes Park has many dedicated spaces and services for great recre ational and commercial events The Town of Estes Park works closely with many of the local businesses
and will help you find what you need for events nearby
“I encourage our local Estes Park community to consider renting our venues, local discounts are offered,” said Town of Estes Park Sales Manager Karen Shea
Estes Park also offers a free shuttle service from June through September to allow easy travel from venue locations to downtown shop ping, dining, and lodging For shuttle times and sched ules, visit estesparkev entscomplex com
For more details about any of the Estes Park Events Facilities please call Karen Shea, Sales and Marketing Manager, at 970 577 3956.
bration between the scenic outdoor ceremony venue, the spacious lodging for you and your guests and the beautiful reception hall.
Newest of all is “The Boul ders” at Black Canyon Inn. This modern mansion is situ ated at the top of the proper ty, surrounded by natural
rock, and embodies the spirit of Colorado through style, food, and hospitality It’s an all inclusive resort in the midst of the Rocky Moun tains!
Learn more about hosting your wedding at the Black Canyon Inn: https://black canyoninn.com/weddings.
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From mountain top out door chapels with views of the Estes Park valley and the Continental Divide to beautiful indoor chapels, some equipped with ambi ent fireplaces, the options are one of a kind
Your wedding party and guests will enjoy an “all in clusive” feeling, with the YMCA offering a variety of lodging options from lodge rooms to private cabins
Activities available on site include guided hikes, archery, axe throwing, fish ing and much, much more.
Catering packages allow you to customize the entire event while cafes and other dining options at the YMCA
of the Rockies offer wed ding guests the chance to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat before any adven tures
YMCA of the Rockies wedding coordinators are standing by to help answer any questions, provide site tours and help plan a dream come true wedding experience.
Visit online at ymca rockies org, call 970 586 3341, ext. 1021, 888 850 9622, or email weddingsepc @ymcarockies org
Our Wedding and Events Manager will be happy to answer your questions with ideas that will create memo ries to last a lifetime.
Black Canyon Inn / Courtesy photo Black Canyon Inn Wedding Pavilion Ceremony
The grounds of The Stanley Hotel boast some of the most spectacular views in Estes Park of the surrounding mountains, with many locations available, offering spacious lawns that are perfect for your ceremony and/or reception. The venues and service are unsurpassed, to assure that every event is a success.
The Stanley Hotel is proud to introduce Northern Colorado’s most breathtaking events and wedding complex, The Pavilion. Set against the striking backdrop of Long’s Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Pavilion builds on the F.O. Stanley’s architectural heritage while combining cutting-edge design, technology and innovation.
The state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot Pavilion is tailored for up-scale weddings, offering a private space to greet, meet and eat under one roof. Key features of The Pavilion include a 250 seat indoor/outdoor amphitheater set on a breathtaking private pond.
With over 8,000 square feet of banquet space The Pavilion is capable of accommodating up to 350 guests, whichincludesprivatebridalsuitesandanintimatewedding lawn.
Design highlights include a floating stage and movable exterior walls allowing guests to enjoy open-aired events while enjoying the spectacular natural setting. The building also features the latest in wireless technology and high-end acoustic treatments. The new Pavilion is the latest development at The Stanley Hotel and you will find it a captivating place that must be experienced.
The Stanley Hotel is where tradition and history are honored and modern day luxury is delivered.
Come to The Stanley Hotel and become part of history whereweallcreateunforgettablemoments,everysingleday
With a grand scale overview of the Estes Valley to the East and a backdrop of the fabled Rocky Mountains to the West, The Stanley Hotel serves as a quintessential location for any bride and groom looking to spend their special day surrounded by natural beauty.
While The Stanley has an abundance of venues plotted throughout its property, The Pavilion seems to encompass all the features a couple would need to live out the wedding of their dreams
As the newest addition to The Stanley, The Pavilion comes outfitted with an indoor amphitheater, two ballrooms, three balconies, a pond side lawn, a patio, two catering kitchens, a proper
bridal room, and a compli mentary honeymoon suite, all inclusive to those who
choose to rent it.
The amphitheater section of the venue accommodates
up to 299 guests and is the traditional pick for ceremo
The Stanley / Courtesy photos Bride poses inside of the amphitheater room with a bouquet in hand.
Estes Park Condos / Courtesy photo You can create a lovely wedding at Estes Park Condos.
Estes Park Condos is nestled along peaceful Fall River, among majestic pines with secluded surroundings and mountain peak views. We are located just three miles from down town Estes Park and one mile from Rocky Mountain Nation al Park.
Your dream mountain wed ding begins with a secluded ceremony in our beautiful gazebo nestled amid pondero sa pines and the running waters of Fall River.
Our Fall River Room offers
a cozy cabin atmosphere with a wraparound deck and can be used for an indoor recep tion It is secluded, quiet and separated from other condos on the Property.
Our Upscale White Party Tent or Open Air Reception site, with overhead bistro lights, offer a beautiful setting for your reception or gather ing. Our superb quality tents are created for high end func tions. The Outdoor site over looks Fall River and is sur rounded by tall, majestic pines and beautiful Aspen with mountain peak views! This is the perfect setting, Memorial
Our wedding couples enjoy the ultimate in service and attention from our entire staff. We schedule only one wedding per day, so you are assured the utmost profes sional care and VIP status without any scheduling restrictions Your on site wed ding coordinator will work with you extensively to pro vide unlimited planning from the very beginning to the final hours of your event, making your wedding planning effort less and ensuring a very memorable day.
With an abundance of on
A beautiful bride poses on her wedding day at Estes Park Condos.
site lodging, your guests will enjoy relaxing along Fall Riv er. Let us create your wedding!
Visit us at estespark condos.com
La Cabana Mexican Bar and Grill was estab lished in 2016; it sits atop a 3 story building known as the Courtyard Shops just west of Bond Park The res taurant features high quality, authentic Mexican food and a great selection of margaritas and tequilas.
Their rooftop patio over looks Bond Park, but this area is not usually available for rent For group parties, they have a completely pri vate area on the level below the patio La Cabana’s down stairs bar is surrounded by tables for groups of up to 75 people
The downstairs bar is a comfortable place for your private party to mingle and enjoy great Mexican food! A
personal bartender will be at your service for the duration of your reservation. Groups can request to have banquetstyle food options or can order from the regular menu.
For more information about reserving the down stairs bar please call or email the owner, Rosa Sandoval at 970 978 7154, lacabanamexi canbarandgrill@gmail.com or
visit the restaurant at 165 Vir ginia Drive The downstairs bar is not handicap accessi ble, but the top floor is through an elevator in the back.
By Daniel Sewell Trail Gazette
The Estes Park Brew ery sits at the base of Prospect Mountain in
the valley created by the Big Thompson River and its crys tal clear water EP Brewery produces 10 flagship beers year round as well as bottled See Brewery
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La Cabana Mexican Bar and Grill) / Courtesy photo La Cabana mexican bar and grill is located on the rooftop of the Courtyard Shops at 165 Virginia dr. in downtown estes park.
By Estes Valley Recreation and Park District
For the Trail Gazette
With a wide range of venues ranging from park shelters
to space with a commercial kitchen, the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) can accommodate a full spectrum of events.
Morgan Stout rented the lower level of the community center for her wedding reception in 2020 She com mented that it was an ideal location for her special event. Stout recalled, “The space was perfect with the use of the main and side rooms, lobby and patio, where we were able to set up outdoor games. The lobby had a great flow for cocktail hour The kitch en was fantastic for putting together our appetizers and dinner ” The same space works well for multi day con ferences, meetings and fami ly reunions
The Pavilion at the Marina is a fun, outdoor option for a wedding rehearsal dinner or reception. The full log, open air structure is adjacent to the Lake Estes Marina and features spectacular views of Longs Peak. And for casual events, Stanley Park has two picnic shelters near the play ground, mountain bike park,
ballfields, tennis and pickle ball courts
EVRPD Executive Director Tom Carosello understands the potential of the rentals and events. He stated, “I think the fact that the com munity center offers attrac
root beer.
The two story building includes the on site brewery, billiards tables and arcades, a tasting room and retail store, a full restaurant and bar, and an outdoor deck with views of the Moraine Park Valley in
Rocky Mountain National Park
EP Brewery is a great place to bring the family for a fun evening out and it is also a great place for group parties!
There is a private area with windows looking into the
tive and affordable rental spaces which can accommo date nearly 200 people is often overlooked, so we would like to invite budget conscious event planners to contact us to learn more about how we can assist with
everything from birthday parties and family reunions to corporate retreats and trainings.”
For rental availability, pric ing and reservation info, please call 970 480 1331 or visit evrpd com
brewery itself that can accommodate a group of 50 people or more as other areas of the restaurant can be reserved for larger groups Any party over two dozen need to place a deposit to reserve the space
Rehearsal dinners and cor porate events are welcome! Call or email to inquire at 970 586 5421, epbrew ery@epbrewery com or visit at 470 Prospect Village Dr. behind the Fun City rainbow slides on the Riverside
EVRPD / Courtesy photo The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) can accommodate a full spectrum of events
By Estes Park Wedding Association
For the Trail-Gazette
The Estes Park Wed ding Association is a group of qualified wed ding venues and wedding services, providing the very best in destination mountain weddings. Based in Estes Park, Colorado, the Estes Park Wedding Association members are committed to creating your dream moun tain wedding and rocky mountain memories that will last a lifetime. Specializing in destination weddings, elope ments, rustic mountain wed dings, and weddings in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is the best place to
Estes Park Wedding Association / Courtesy image the estes park Wedding Association’s qualified members are ready to assist in making your dream wedding perfect and easy to plan.
get married in Colorado
Our association members agree to a standard of mem bership and a code of ethics: however, each member sets their own business policies and practices Therefore, the association encourages each consumer to contact the ven
dors directly, interview them, and make themselves com fortable with the product, ser vice, terms and practices for which they are paying. The EPWA as an organization is unable to suggest one vendor over another. The association cannot guarantee or be held
responsible for, the perfor mance of any of its members.
The Estes Park Wedding Association is a 501(c)(6) non profit organization orga nized to promote weddings in the Estes Park area Visit the website at https:// estesparkweddings.com.
By Visit Estes Park
For the Trail Gazette
Panoramic mountain vis tas provide the picture perfect backdrop for a destination wedding in Estes Park. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your big day, whether it’s an intimate elopement or a Colorado in spired outdoor extravaganza Spring, summer, winter and fall are all brilliant times to get married in Estes Park and regardless of what time of year it is, the landscape is always beautiful. While sum mer may be the most popular time to walk down the aisle, don’t discount the benefits of planning your wedding in col orful fall, spring bloom sea son, or in a serene winter wonderland.
An epic ceremony location, the wide open spaces in Rocky Mountain National Park provide the perfect place to tie the knot. A great option for small to medium size ceremonies, most of the park’s designated wedding sites accommodate up to 20 people and there are a few sites that can accomodate 100 guests. In order to marry in the national park, you must obtain a special permit and you need written approval from the Chief Rangers Office or Concessions Man agement Office (call 970 586 1209 or email romo fees per mits@nps.gov). Book as soon as possible, as these stunning locations fill up quickly.
Another gorgeous option is
While summer may be the most popular time to walk down the aisle, don’t discount the benefits of planning your wedding in colorful fall, spring bloom season, or in a serene winter wonderland
Hermit Park Open Space, a Larimer County park with a similar look and feel to Rocky Mountain National Park. Imagine Ponderosa pine for ests, wetland meadows and a variety of mountain wildlife. There’s a group pavilion that you can reserve in advance. Located two miles southeast of Estes Park, Hermit Park Open Space requires entrance permits and is open March through mid Decem ber.
There are also stunning lodge and hotel options locat ed throughout the town of Estes Park, where you can host your ceremony and reception in one location. Venue options include Black Canyon Inn, Della Terra, Fall River Village Resort, The Stanley Hotel, The Landing at Estes Park, The Estes Park Resort, Taharaa Mountain
Lodge, YMCA of the Rockies and more.
For non traditional, recep tion only options try The Bar rel, a Bavarian style outdoor beer garden with a cozy, rus tic indoor beer hall, or O’Con nor Pavillion, a covered, streamside outdoor area complete with a volleyball court, fire pit and horseshoe pits For catering options, Jubilations Catering and Bird & Jim Restaurant deliver delectable Colorado style fare.
The second story of the Bird’s Nest will be exclusive ly yours. We have created a warm, stunning second story event space Located close to the entrance of Rocky Moun tain National Park, the Nest Above is the perfect venue
with a rustic modern look framed by beautiful mountain views
Our upstairs event space is accessible by stairs or lift and can seat up to 80 90 guests. If additional room is needed we can discuss full buyout of up & downstairs at the Bird’s Nest or cater to a larger event space of your choice
We host all special events including wedding dinners, rehearsals, bridal lunches, corporate events, and family gatherings
Parties over 20 people must be at the Bird’s Nest and can not be hosted at Bird & Jim.
Help your guests plan the ultimate vacation while they are in town for your nuptials
Take incredible hikes in the
By Estes Chamber of Commerce
the Trail Gazette
The Estes Chamber of Commerce has a grow ing number of mem bers offering wedding servic es. For a list of our members who have added weddings as a service on their member ship profile, go to https:// business.esteschamber.org/ list/ql/weddings event services 32.
Though we certainly can’t all of our Chamber members that can help with your spe cial day, here are a few high lights from a few of our mem bers.
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
and Twin Owls Steakhouse provides a picturesque loca tion for your wedding, recep tion or rehearsal dinner in the hills above Mary’s Lake Their 18 room bed and break fast provides an intimate loca tion for your immediate fami ly or wedding party. They’ve already been talking with
Rocky Mountain Serenitea about providing custom teas for your bridal party or show er. Add a wind ensemble with Cairn Music and you have all the ambience you need for a perfect event.
Other Chamber members who provide memorable wed ding services include Black Canyon Inn, Romantic River song, Della Terra and The Ridgeline Hotel. A few unique offerings for rehearsal dinner parties include Birds Nest with its incredible view, the biergarten atmosphere of The Barrel downtown or the Wild Rose in downtown Estes Park We have 4 local craft breweries and Snowy Peaks Winery that can bring your
Start your big day off with catering from Kind Coffee or You Need Pie Diner & Bak ery. Want to continue your celebration in a more casual setting, we have The Bull Pin Bowling & Sports bar or Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill.
We are growing a referral network of spas, party or wedding favors and other service providers who add value to the wedding experi ence. We’re always happy to grow that network Con tact info@estescham ber.org to learn how to grow your wedding business through Chamber member ship.
Oct. 8
pumpkins and pilsners: 11 a m 6 p m at bond park
Nov. 11
Veterans memorial event at the Veterans monument near the estes park Visitors Center: 11 a m
Nov. 19
Annual tree Lighting Ceremony at george Hix riverside plaza: 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Creative Colorado tableseting/Scaping 2022 at the dunraven: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Nov. 20
Creative Colorado tableseting/Scapping 2022 at the dunraven: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Nov. 25
Catch the glow parade through downtown estes park: 5:30 p m
Oct. 8
Fall Sidewalk Sale: All day
Oct. 9
Fall Sidewalk Sale: All day
Oct. 22
rocky mountain Craft Spirits Festival: 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Oct. 26 day of the dead: 5 p m 8 p m
Oct. 29 treasure tables: 9 a m to 4 p m
All times are subject to change Visit www estespark eventsComplex com for updates
Rocky Creek Lodge has three beautiful cabins on a pine shaded 2 acre property. It is the perfect place for weddings, elope ments and celebratory reunions. The cabins may be rented all together or sepa rately, to accommodate groups of 30+ and additional nearby accommodations are also available within our local network.
Rocky Creek Lodge is pri vate and secluded yet conve niently close to the charming
town of Estes Park and majes tic Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Haven was built in 1906 of local logs and native stone. It features full log construc tion with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The Haven sleeps up to 17, there is also a full kitchen and laundry
Next to The Haven is the LongView Chalet + Brook Side Retreat which are sepa rated from top to bottom, so they are like two cabins in one! The upper level known as LongView Chalet has a King master suite and accommodation for 7 guests plus
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national park, explore Lake Estes, check out attractions like the Mustang Mountain Coaster or Open Air Adven ture Park, shop downtown, take driving tours, watch wildlife, enjoy local craft bev erages and more. In your invitation, you may want to recommend that your guests add extra days to their trip, so they can enjoy everything Estes Park has to offer.
Estes Park Trolleys is a
niche transportation service that is aimed to make your wedding day special with their classic style trolleys Additionally, the Estes Park Shuttle offers trips to and from Denver International Airport, as well as rides with in town. Local tour compa nies will take you on wildlife watching tours or on guided hikes.
In order to make your wed ding official, you will need to
baby Enjoy the full kitchen, 2nd bath with laundry, and deck with BBQ and fire table. Below is the BrookSide Retreat which has a kitchen ette dining area, two Queen bedrooms and accommoda tions for 6, plus baby.
Finally there is the Roman tic SunBright Cottage, which is a retreat for two. It is a sub lime, air conditioned cabin with a King size log bed, luxu rious bedding, in suite spa tub and gas fireplace. This is a place where memories are made and not forgotten. It’s where you want to be with your special somebody
Rocky Creek Lodge has a lot of space to relax and enjoy on the property, with areas to gather up with a crowd, and spaces to slip away for seclu sion. Connect with those peo ple who make your life shine!
As one of the largest inde pendent properties in the Estes Valley, Rocky Creek Lodge is a perfect venue for group party events.
Cabins may be booked all together for large groups and celebrations, or individual cabins may be booked, as available, for smaller groups!
Learn more at www.rocky creeklodge com
obtain a marriage license.
Marriage licenses can be acquired by visiting any Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Colorado, including the one located in Estes Park.
For more wedding inspira tion, contact the Estes Park Wedding Association ( estesparkweddings.com). The association plans an annual wedding show each winter in Estes Park where you can meet and chat with
the local vendors you may choose to work with
To help plan all those big day details including cakes and caterers, officiants, cere mony and reception sites, flo rists, photographers and oth er local vendors, check out visitestespark.com/wed dings. You can also fill out a request for proposal from local businesses to provide you with more information. Happy planning!
Rocky Creek Lodge / Courtesy photo Rocky Creek Lodge is located at 1060 Mary's Lake Road The three cabins on the two acre property are available for group parties, weddings, and retreatsnies in most weddings The space sits dressed with opu lent architecture, a sea of 250 built in chairs, coruscating chandeliers and a walkway balcony with room for any instrumentalists, videogra phers or photographers that one may want to include in the service
While these inclusions hold a compelling charm of their own, the main allurement of the room comes in the tower ing glass wall that serves as the backdrop for the ceremo ny. The transparent barrier gives a clear view to a pond and rock wall flowing water fall that sits on the other side of it, and on weather permitting days can open 90 degrees to bring a nature filled ambiance to the event.
Along with the amphithe ater, couples desiring to hold their ceremony outdoors have the building’s front bal cony and pondside pavilion lawn to choose from. Although these two spaces only accommodate crowds of 40-50 guests, they allow for an exceptional view of the Rocky Mountains and make for per fect small-scale ceremonies.
When it comes time for reception proceedings, the ground-level Willow Ballroom and second floor Aspen Ball room give wedding parties all the room they need to commence their marriage cele bration in comfort.
With 8,000 square feet of sweeping hardwood floor between them, the two rooms can accommodate approxi
mately 230 guests with dining tables and stocked bars included. While the Willow room is generally used for post ceremony cocktail hours and the Aspen used for dining services, clients have free reign to use each as they see fit.
The Stanley provides guests with their own bar tenders and liquor items for the reception portion and
with a newly added feature to all of their reception venues, clients are free to use cater ers and vendors of their choosing as long as they’re licensed and fully insured.
For those wishing to book their wedding at The Pavilion or see what other luxurious venues The Stanley has to offer, they can do so by visit ing their website at TheStanley Hotel/weddings
The Stanley / Courtesy photos Views from the bridal suite. A view of the Willow ballroom complete with dining tables. A view of the Aspen ballroom complete with dining tables. A newlywed couple stands in front the amphitheater room glass wall backdrop
