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Durango Weddings: A Guide To Your Dream Wedding Day

There's no better place to get married than southwest Colorado.

Ready to tie the knot? There’s a lot of details to take care of when planning a wedding. We’ll make a big decision easy for you: Choose Durango as your wedding location! Durango weddings are perfect for destination weddings because our small mountain town truly has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a small winter elopement with just you and your sweetheart or a large summery celebration with 200 of your closest friends and family, there’s a venue for you.

The Ultimate Backdrop

The San Juan Mountains are visible almost everywhere you look in southwest Colorado, making Durango the perfect wedding spot. Picture yourself stepping into the gardens during summertime at Blue Lake Ranch, saying your vows privately in a romantic elopement with the La Plata Mountains in the distance.

Durango Wedding Venues
Durango Catering

Durango Catering

After you’ve been introduced as husband and wife at your reception and made your grand entrance together, you might realize that you’re starving! What’s on your plate? When you get married in Durango, you can choose from some of the best catering options around – from simple and less formal to completely extravagant.

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Places To Get Married In Durango & Wedding Services

Graze Colorado Catering

Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to Graze Colorado LLC! Founded by Amanda Brenneman, our mission is to celebrate the vibrant flavors of Durango through exquisitely crafted, locally sourced food. Drawing inspiration from Colorado's rich culinary traditions, we emphasize the h... [Business Info]

Silverton Summit Retreat

1008 Reese Street, Silverton, CO 81433

Silverton Summit Retreat is a luxury four-bedroom home in the heart of Silverton, sleeping 10 with a private en-suite bath for every bedroom. A gourmet chef's kitchen, gas fireplace, heated floors, and mountain views make it an ideal year-round basec... [Business Info]

Doubletree Hotel On The River

501 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301

Doubletree Hotel Durango, nestled in the mountains of Durango Colorado, is picture perfect in every way. You can find this casually elegant hotel on the banks of the Animas River. Outdoor adventure is 10 miles away in the San Juan National Forest , h... [Business Info]

Anyware, Everywhere Event Rentals

Durango, CO 81301

Planning an unforgettable event in Southwest Colorado starts with the right details - and that's where Anyware, Everywhere Event Rentals comes in. Based in Durango and serving communities across the Four Corners region, this locally focused event ren... [Business Info]

Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers

8080 County Road 250, Durango, CO 81301

Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper. Durango's favorite family entertainment since 1969. Bar D Wranglers perform in concert after supper with music and songs of old west cowboys, comedy, and lively instrumentals. The show is fun for the... [Business Info]

The General Palmer Hotel

567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

We invite you to be our guest at the General Palmer Hotel, one of Durango's major Victorian landmarks. Built in 1898 in the historic district of Durango, Colorado, the General Palmer Hotel has all the comforts of modern living in an elegant historica... [Business Info]

Blue Lake Ranch

16919 Hwy 140, Hesperus, CO 81326

Blue Lake Ranch is a secluded getaway with romantic as well as family style vacation rentals near Durango, Colorado that sits on 200 secluded acres. Our unique accommodations offer breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains, meandering meadows, lus... [Business Info]

The Strater Hotel

699 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel in Durango is one of the West's iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado landmark located two blocks north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and one hour from Mesa Verde Nationa... [Business Info]

Colorado Trails Ranch

12161 County Road 240, Durango, CO 81301

A guest ranch nestled in mountains of Durango, Colorado. For the past 60 years, Colorado Trails Ranch has provided an exceptional horse program, fly-fishing expeditions, chef prepared local cuisine & all-inclusive dude ranch vacations. Other experien... [Business Info]

Farm To Fingers

Durango, CO 81301

Farm to Fingers is a full-service catering company with a farm-to-table flair! We strive to work with local farmers and small businesses to integrate their ethically produced goods into our farm-to-table approach to grazing boards and catered meals f... [Business Info]

Colorado Marriage Licenses & More

Colorado Trails Ranch

Unique Places To Tie The Knot

Dreaming of saying “I Do” in a completely unique location? Consider a wedding at Colorado Trails Ranch or even Mesa Verde National Park. When you book a wedding at the Ranch, you will ride to your ceremony on a horse drawn wagon or antique truck, have access to the beautiful lodge for your reception and have a choice of ceremony locations.

Colorado Weddings

Historic, Elegant Reception Spaces

You’ve said “I Do” and now it’s time to let loose and celebrate! Historic Downtown Durango has several elegant, historic spots to kick off your new marriage in style. Gather all of your friends and family for a reception at the Historic Strater Hotel. The beautiful red bricking makes for a perfect photo spot and inside, handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper and Victorian decor will make your reception exceptionally unique.

Unforgettable Durango Weddings

While you think out the details of your destination wedding, you may be wondering what else your guests will be able to do in town. There are no limits to the fun that can be had in Durango by both the you and your guests. If your family and friends are traveling in, make sure they read up on all of the fun things to do in the area, including all of the exciting outdoor activities.

Durango weddings do not disappoint. When the vows are recited, the cake is cut and the sparklers have faded out, you and your guests will be left with incredible memories. You’ll never forget the details and how you felt in this moment. The celebrations you can have in our small mountain town are truly one of a kind. We can’t wait to welcome you for your special day!

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