Dog-friendly Wedding Venues in Colorado
My partner and I recently adopted a dog to add to our family of cats, so I thought it was appropriate to put together a blog on dog-friendly wedding venues in Colorado! I love all animals, and love when people include their dogs in their wedding days! Your fur-babies are such big parts of your lives, which is why it only makes sense that you would include your pets on your wedding day.
Things to Think About When Including Your Pet in Your Wedding Day
When including your pet on your wedding day, it’s important to think about your dog's experience as well as your own! Being sure to keep them safe on the venue premises, as well as keep your guests safe are always priority, so when choosing a venue keep this in mind.
Some venues only allow pets on leashes during the ceremony. Some venues allow pups off-leash all throughout your wedding day. Be sure to take note of what each venue allows before committing!
Pet Handlers in Colorado
What is a pet handler? A pet handler is someone you can hire to manage your pet throughout your wedding day. Typically pet handler job focuses on day-of coordination for your pet. Packages also often include pet transportation and overnight care following your ceremony or reception. This is a great option for couples who want everyone in their life to be truly present on their wedding day, including their fur-baby!
Some of my Favorite Colorado Pet Attendants
An Important Note to Couples
Because Colorado is a state that allows self-solemnization, people have traveled to Colorado for years to get married so that their pets can "sign" their marriage license. It’s important to note that not every county in Colorado allows this anymore. Make sure to do your research on which counties allow this. Then, be sure to follow the rules or your prospective county regarding your furry witness’s signature.
Dog-Friendly Wedding Venues in Colorado
For all the dog lovers looking to get married in the state of Colorado, do I have a list of dog-friendly wedding venues for you! When looking through the list for venues, be sure to take note of how you can incorporate your pup at each venue and think through what set up would be best for you.
Vista View Events
Rifle, Colorado
Up to 200 Guests
Pet Friendly - During Ceremonies and Rehearsal
Vista View Events is known for their affordability along with its breathtaking views. With a lake and mountain backdrop, along with décor included in the package, this venue is a fan favorite for many couples in Colorado. When including your furry guests, you must have a designated pet handler. This person will be assigned to your pets care at all times throughout the day.
Stove Prairie Ranch
Bellvue, Colorado
Up to 350 Guests
Stove Prairie Ranch is known for their panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, along with a beautiful natural stone amphitheater for ceremonies. Stove Prairie Ranch is listed as pet friendly, and your pet must remain on a leash at all times as horses do roam the vast property. Be sure to inquire with the venue for more details on where your pet is allowed on the venue and what parts of your event they are allowed to attend!
Be sure to check out Jenny and Sean’s wedding at Stove Prairie where their pups acted as their ring bearers!
Mountain Crust Events
Denver, Colorado
Up to 175 Seated Guests
Mountain Crust Events is an all-inclusive, and relaxing wedding venue. Their signature wood-fire pizza is a fan favorite and their fenced-in reception space is the perfect space for your pets to join you and your guests all day long.
Lionsgate Event Center
Lafayette, Colorado
Up to 350 Guests
This beautiful historic venue and estate has multiple wedding venue sites throughout the property. One of it’s most famous is the chandelier barn with an indoor and outdoor flow. Though they do allow pets on the premises there were not many details past this. Be sure to check with venue on where and when your pup is allowed during the day at this historic venue.
Top of the Pines
Ridgway, Colorado
Less than 50 guests as is, more than 50 guests with additional rentals
Top of the Pines is a beautiful, bare bones wedding venue in Ridgway, Colorado, known for it’s beautiful outdoor natural spaces and views of the San Juan Mountains and Mount Sneffels. Pets are permitted but they must remain on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for picking up after their pets and removing pet waste from the premises.
The Simon
Louisville, Colorado
Up to 200 Guests
You can find The Simon in downtown Louisville. The venue is a family run, industrial-chic event venue. Known for it’s on-site speakeasy and modern indoor and outdoor spaces, this dog friendly wedding venue is perfect if you’re looking for a wedding venue with city vibes.
Planet Bluegrass
Lyons, Colorado
Up to 250 Guests
Planet Bluegrass is an outdoor wedding venue known for it’s beautiful and expansive outdoor spaces. Though pets are allowed on the property for portraits and the ceremony, pets must be taken off property during reception. Bordered by the North St. Vrain River, this venue has so much character while still being within an hour from Denver.
Grant Humphrey's Mansion
Denver, Colorado
Up to 200 Guests
The Grant Humphrey Mansion is known for its neoclassical style with ornate woodwork and romantic gardens. This beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding venue brings so much character to your wedding day. Pets are allowed for outdoor portraits along with outdoor ceremonies.
Check out Lexie and Bob’s summer wedding at Grant Humphrey’s Mansion!
The Lodge at Breckenridge
Breckenridge, Colorado
Up to 150 Guests
This mountain view ballroom is a beautiful all-inclusive wedding venue with pet friendly lodging for guests. You can incorporate your pets in outdoor portraits and ceremonies before they head back to your room with your pet attendant for the rest of the night.
Spruce Mountain Ranch
Larkspur, Colorado
Up to 500 People
Spruce Mountain Ranch is known for its expansive views of the Rocky Mountains and beautiful outdoor patio space. Pets are always allowed on leash and are not allowed in Ruby’s cottage. They are, however, allowed for the rest of the wedding festivities.
Arrowhead Golf Club
Littleton, Colorado
Up to 275 Guests
Known for it’s beautiful rolling hills and beautifully maintained landscape, Arrowhead Gold Club is a perfect low key wedding venue to celebrate with your pet. Dogs are allowed for the ceremony and portraits, however they are not allowed on the golf course.
The Barn at Sunset Ranch
Buena Vista, Colorado
Up to 160 Guests
Pets are welcome to roam and celebrate all throughout this stunning venue. Known for its stunning views of Mount Princeton. This venue is a beautiful space to spend your full wedding day with getting ready spaces for both partners, all inclusive catering, fire pits and ceremony and reception spaces.
Check out more images of this wedding venue on my wedding venue feature!
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1,000+ Guests
Known for it’s multiple wedding venues throughout the historic space. The Broadmoor has spaces to accommodate intimate weddings of less than 15 guests all the way up to large celebrations with everyone you know. Though they do state pets are allowed on the premises, be sure to check with the venue to see what parts of the wedding day your pets can participate in.
Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride, Colorado
Up to 250 Guests
Telluride Ski Resort is known as a dog-friendly wedding venue with multiple venue options throughout the campus. Known for it’s beautiful mountain views and intimate spaces for smaller weddings, Telluride Ski Resort has a venue for everyone. Be sure to check with the venue when inquiring to see when and where pets are allowed throughout the premises.
Mountain Wedding Garden
Crested Butte, Colorado
Up to 200 Guests in Their Outdoor Space
Mountain Wedding Garden is known it’s beautiful mountain views, and expansive wild flower fields. This dog-friendly wedding venue in Colorado is considered affordable and untraditional with its beautiful and natural space. Be sure to ask about their pet policies when inquiring to find more information on where pets are allowed and what parts of your wedding day you can include them in.
Skylight
Denver, Colorado
Up to 200 Seated Guests
Skylight Denver is one of a handful of dog-friendly wedding venues in Denver, Colorado. Pets are allowed for the ceremony and portraits during your wedding day. This blank canvas wedding venue has large ceilings, bright brick walls and sits in downtown Denver.
For more wedding planning tips and inspiration for including your pets on your wedding day, be sure to check out more of my blog posts here!
And if you’re ready to take the next steps in planning your wedding day, be sure to reach out via my contact page here!
