Weddings in Aspen
Alpine scenery in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, with mountain lodges, luxury hotels, private estates and gardens.
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Set within Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen offers a wedding setting of alpine scenery, elegant mountain lodges and historic resort architecture. Celebrations take place in luxury hotels, private estates, landscaped gardens and selected mountain venues, where panoramic views extend across forested slopes and dramatic peaks.
Originally established as a silver-mining town, Aspen retains historic buildings alongside its contemporary galleries, restaurants and resort hospitality. The nearby Maroon Bells are among Colorado's most recognisable mountain landscapes, while the surrounding White River National Forest offers alpine meadows and wooded valleys. Seasonal changes transform the scenery, from wildflower-covered hillsides in summer to snow-covered mountains in winter. Aspen combines the sophistication of an established mountain resort with the extraordinary natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies.
Planning a wedding in Aspen
How to marry here: the seasons, the areas, airports and transfers, where guests stay, the paperwork and what a wedding costs.
Marrying in Aspen
Short answers from what the venues have told us.
Is winter or summer better for an Aspen wedding?
Both work, and the choice comes down to vision. Winter offers ski-in ski-out ceremonies, powder days and warming hut receptions. Summer suits guests who do not ski, has longer days and brings the wildflower meadows. Most couples who choose Aspen already lean one way.
How do guests reach the Maroon Bells from town?
The route runs south by Maroon Creek Road. Private vehicles need a permit in peak season, May to September. A Roaring Fork Transportation Authority bus leaves from the Aspen Highlands parking area. A licensed guide can arrange photography sessions at the lake.
Can international guests reach Aspen easily?
Denver International is the main international gateway, with direct flights from London all year. From there guests either take a connecting flight to ASE or drive the scenic route by road.
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