From Ranches to Luxury Hotels: 8 Best Aspen Wedding Venues

Hotel Jerome is a classic landmark that has been a staple in Aspen since 1889. This venue includes various event spaces like a grand ballroom, stunning terrace, and lucious gardens all offering views of Aspen Mountain. Our Aspen expert, Slossberg of EKS, shares, “The Jerome is both traditional and quintessential Aspen. And, near and dear to my heart as it was my first stomping grounds!” (Slossberg ran Hotel Jerome’s event team before starting her own planning firm — so she knows a thing or two about its topnotch service.) The architecture and interiors of this venue are both timeless and modern with a glamorous mountain aesthetic.

Hotel Jerome can host up to 400 seated and standing guests.

Host your romantic celebration in the mountains at the W Aspen. This luxurious resort has slope-side access perfect for any winter-sports loving couple. Each event space highlights the natural landscape from the 1,600-square-foot outdoor patio to the rooftop bar with its 360-degree views of Aspen Mountain. This hotel boasts the service and modern amenities that the W has become known for, as well as a perfect location in downtown Aspen — meaning it is mountainside and cityside.

W Aspen can host up to 250 seated and standing guests.

The St. Regis Aspen Resort wows guests with their Colorado Rocky Mountains views and utmost luxurious services. Slossberg of EKS shares, “We love when clients choose to have an event at the St. Regis — they have both a courtyard and a ballroom that captures Aspen beautifully.” Take a look indoors at the much buzzed-about Grand Astor Ballroom, known as Aspen’s largest ballroom. It features six enchanting chandeliers perfect for a romantic reception. Take a step outside into the Fountain Courtyard to find an impressive terrace that is grand in size, but intimate in atmosphere making it a charming location for the exchanging of vows.

The St. Regis Aspen Resort can accommodate up to 400 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

For over 80 years, this family-run ranch has been an Aspen-staple as it holds the keys to the stunning Maroon Bells. Surrounded by the White River National Forest, T-Lazy-7 Ranch has breathtakingly spectacular views that make for a unique wedding venue. Be one with nature and host your ceremony outdoors in the meadows. Afterwards celebrate your  reception in a luxe tented setting with the mountains as your décor.

T-Lazy-7 Ranch can host up to 500 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

The Little Nell is a mountain venue that offers remarkable views of Aspen’s mountain ranges. With an astounding 11 indoor and outdoor event spaces to choose from, you can easily host a full weekend of events in your own romantic hideaway. This hidden gem is tucked away within the mountains making it ideal for both intimate or grand wedding parties. Slossberg of EKS shares, “The Little Nell combined with Aspen Mountain truly makes you feel like you’re on top of the world.” This Aspen wedding venue also offers direct and easy access to the top of Aspen Mountain via a picturesque three-mile gondola ride.

The Little Nell can host up to 300 seated guests and 500 standing guests.

For generations, this family-run ranch has been allowing guests into their serene land to experience what they have built. Residing in the Roaring Fork Valley, this wedding venue provides guests with one-of-a-kind experiences, like arriving at the ceremony on horseback or even by hay wagon. The best part about this rustic ranch is the abundance of natural space offered for your creative design. Slossberg of EKS notes this by sharing, “McCabe Ranch is absolute magic nestled into the mountains. Right outside of Aspen, there couldn’t be a more open slate to create anything you can imagine.”

McCabe Ranch can host up to 200 seated and standing guests.

Located in the Roaring Fork Valley’s Mountains, The Chaparral Ranch gifts clients with an authentic, Aspen experience in an outstandingly beautiful setting. Slossberg of EKS shares, “Chaparral Ranch brings an elegant and refined touch to a Western feel. With the mountains, barn, and the beautiful pond, there’s a little something for everyone.” Take advantage of the property’s activities by experiencing horseback riding through the Aspen wilderness paths.

Chaparral Ranch can host up to 500 seated and standing guests.

The 160-acre Dunbar Ranch is secluded in nature and surrounded by all things wilderness. This intimate venue offers three homes on the property with access to private lakes. Views of the Continental Divide are a delightful highlight of visiting this ranch. Slossberg of EKS shares, “The Dunbar Ranch is one of our top locations as it is one of the most special sites around the world. The property is stunning and you’ll fall in love as soon as you set your eyes on it. From the Field of Dreams baseball diamond to the two ponds and rushing river, spending a week at Dunbar is a dreamlike experience.”

Dunbar Ranch can host up to 100 seated and standing guests.