Small Wedding Venues in Western Colorado for Less Than 20 People

Heck yes you can elope or have a small wedding and still get a venue! Venues are great because often times they can help with planning logistics like finding you a caterer, planners, or day of coordinators. Here is a list of some of my favorite small wedding venues around Western Colorado (from Grand Junction as far south as Silverton, and from Aspen to Moab).

While some of these venues can fit way more than 20 people, they all include super photogenic and beautiful spaces.

Small Wedding Venues in Grand Junction

If you’re planning more than the venue, start with where to elope in Grand Junction.

• Twee Wingerd Plaas an indoor/outdoor space in Clifton, Colorado

• Western Colorado Botanical Gardens an indoor/outdoor space in Grand Junction

• Hotel Maverick an indoor/outdoor space in Grand Junction

• Colorado National Monument an outdoor space in Grand Junction

• Mesa Lakes Lodge an indoor/outdoor space on the Grand Mesa

• Black Bear Cabin and Moose Manor forest service cabins on the Grand Mesa

• Thimble Rock Point, an a frame in Unaweep Canyon outside of Gateway

Small Wedding Venues in Ouray

Planning the rest of the day? My guide to eloping in Ouray covers the Jeep roads, the seasons, and spots to say your vows.

• Gold Mountain Ranch an indoor/outdoor space in Ouray, Colorado

• The Venue at CSB a 360 degree mountain view indoor/outdoor space for 50 in Ouray, Colorado

• Beaumont Hotel an indoor/outdoor space in Ouray, Colorado

  • Here’s a real wedding at the Beaumont.

• Hotel Imogene, an indoor and outdoor rooftop hotel and bar in Ouray, Colorado

  • Here’s a real wedding at the Imogene.

• Top of the Pines an outdoor space in Ridgway, Colorado

• Chipeta Solar Springs Resort an outdoor mountain view location in Ridgway, Colorado

• Wright Opera House a historic indoor theater in Ouray, Colorado

• Red Mountain Alpine Lodge a backcountry lodge between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado

• Ridgway State Park Visitor Center Overlook an outdoor ceremony space for up to 100 in Ridgway, Colorado

Small Wedding Venues in Silverton

For ceremony spots, roads, and timing, here’s my guide to eloping in Silverton.

• Wyman Hotel an indoor/outdoor space in Silverton, Colorado

• Eureka Lodge an old gold mining complex on the Alpine Loop outside of Silverton, Colorado

• Kendall Mountain Community Center, an indoor/outdoor space with mountain views in Silverton, Colorado

Small Wedding Venues in Telluride

The rest of the planning lives in my Telluride elopement guide.

• San Sophia Overlook an outdoor space with easily accessible mountain views in Telluride, Colorado

• Mountain Lodge an indoor/outdoor space at Telluride in Telluride, Colorado

• Gorrono Ranch an indoor/outdoor space in Telluride, Colorado

• Launchpad & Sky Deck an open air deck at Ah Haa School for the Arts with mountain views in Telluride, Colorado

• Alta Lakes Observatory an indoor/outdoor space with private alpine lakes in Telluride, Colorado

• The Peaks Resort and Spa an indoor/outdoor space in Telluride, Colorado

• Matterhorn Cabin a forest service cabin outside of Telluride, Colorado

• Lower Golden Ledge a scenic mountain side outside of Telluride, Colorado

• Sheridan Opera House an indoor event space in downtown Telluride, Colorado

• New Sheridan an indoor space in downtown Telluride, Colorado

• Dunton Hot Springs an indoor/outdoor space with private hot springs in Dunton, Colorado

• Schmid Ranch a locally owned ranch outside of Telluride, Colorado

• Alpino Vino an indoor winter space for up to 24, reached by snowcat drawn coach, in Telluride, Colorado

• Allred’s an indoor private dining room for up to 30 in Telluride, Colorado

Small Wedding Venues in Aspen

Thinking about Aspen for the whole day? Read my guide to eloping in Aspen.

• Maroon Bells Amphitheater an outdoor space in Aspen, Colorado

• T Lazy 7 Ranch an indoor/outdoor space in Aspen, Colorado

• The Little Nell an indoor/outdoor space in Aspen, Colorado

• Hotel Jerome an indoor/outdoor space in Aspen, Colorado

• The Gant an indoor/outdoor reception space in Aspen, Colorado

• Pine Creek Cookhouse an outdoor meadow with an indoor log cabin restaurant in Aspen, Colorado

Small Wedding Venues in Crested Butte

Pair a venue with the wildflowers using my guide to eloping in Crested Butte.

• Mountain Wedding Garden an indoor/outdoor space in Crested Butte, Colorado (closed for 2027)

• Elevation Hotel and Spa an indoor/outdoor space in Crested Butte, Colorado

• The Club at Crested Butte an indoor/outdoor space in Crested Butte, Colorado

• Scarp Ridge Lodge an indoor lodge in downtown Crested Butte, Colorado

• Sopris House a small historic indoor lodge in Crested Butte, Colorado

Small Wedding Venues around Moab, Utah

Heading over the border? My guide to eloping in Moab has the details.

• Under Canvas an outdoor space in Moab, Utah

• Whispering Oaks Ranch an outdoor space with cabins sleeping 6 to 24 outside of Moab, Utah

• Red Earth Venue an outdoor space in Moab, Utah

• Sorrel River Ranch an outdoor space in Castle Valley, Utah

• Gateway Resort an indoor/outdoor space in Gateway, Colorado

• Thimble Rock Pointe, an a frame in Unaweep Canyon outside of Gateway