I think I just became an adult.
Anyone have any ideas for cool wedding spots in the Front Range in May, probably 180 guests?
Thanks for the input.
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I think I just became an adult.
Anyone have any ideas for cool wedding spots in the Front Range in May, probably 180 guests?
Thanks for the input.
depends on how much you want to spend. As far as a suggestion what about the Broadmoor in the Springs?
Obviously the Front Range is a big area, so do you want to be near a certain city?
How formal?
Are there out of town flatlanders coming?
180 people is a fairly big wedding, welcome to a world of hurt between now and next May. You should have someone kick you in the nuts a few times so you can get used to the feeling.
Airforce chapel....depending on whether thats a fit for you and your soon to be bride. red rocks is cool.
I got married at the Chapel at Red Rocks...it's rad. However, I think 150ish might be the max you could do there without being too squished.
Sorry, we are looking at the Denver area. There will be flatlanders. Not super formal, but probably suits for guests.
Yep this is going to be expensive.
This thread is useless without pics of the bride to be.
And congrats if she's even 10% as hot as Vicious's!!!
A buddy of mine got married in Lyons, don't remember the name but it was an awesome spot. But I don't know if they could handle 180.
As someone said, Red Rocks is really nice, but it may be a little small.
The Brown Palace is the classic old money place in Denver.
The Denver Botanic Gardens is another sweet location.
I've been to big and pricey weddings at both places, but I like the Gardens better because the ceremonies were outside and not as stuffy and formal.
If you want to do any of the really popular places you should nail down a location fairly quickly because I'm sure a lot of them get booked really early for May weddings.
Or go really big and do it at the Sleeper House off of I-70.
Check out the Phipps' Mansion (Bonnie Brae area) - http://www.du.edu/phipps/mansion.html
Max number at the mansion is 125 if I recall, but they have a tennis pavilion that will hold at least double that. They allow you to supply the booze which really helps cut costs. Their in-house catering is very good.
We got married up in Loveland at the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, very cool place right along the river, our out of town guests really liked it. I am not sure about the max capacity though. The one benifit was they do not have a liquor licence and you are on your own to provide it, which actually made our bar tap realatively cheap. Some places charge crazy fees to bring your own booze, and price their bar services pretty high.
We did check the place out in Lyons that was mentioned, up on the hill overlooking town. Very nice, but more expensive.
my friend was going to do it at red rocks also. the place is amazing! for some reason (i did not pry too much) that didnt work out, so now they are getting married at the denver botanic gardens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vicious
staircase, their wedding is in 2 weeks, so if i remember ill PM you my reviews of the venue.
How 'bout Shotgun Willie's?
I just had my wedding at a park 5 miles up the poudre river 130 folks and no charge for the use of the park. Just had to pay for parking.
It worked out great.
Mt Vernon Country Club
That's where I tied it.
http://www.lionscrestmanor.com/ It was sweet, I'll say that for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by nopainnojane
Along the lines of RedRocks, maybe consider Arrowhead golf course.
Along the lines of Arrowhead golf corse, maybe consider CastlePines.
just random ideas and dont know if you could even book something there without being a member of sorts. worth a call i suppose.
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Originally Posted by pechelman
We checked out Arrowhead, and there liquor restrictions were going to make a very expensive bar tab, wine was like $12-$15 a bottle, and they had uncorking fees if you brought your own. The other downside, is your ceremony is right off the 1st tee box, and they do not stop for weddings. Keeping bar costs down was high on our priority list.
We got married at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. Flowers bloomin, mountains in the background. It was nice.
Hudson Gardens
Fuck that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Val Salva
Kermitts.
I'm not gonna be any real help on the wedding spot front other than to suggest that the Evergreen Lakehouse is pretty nice.
Allow me to be the first to spam you with a florist though: My wife's best friend is an event florist and while I'm no flower expert, her stuff fucking rocks.
http://www.bellafiori-events.com/
Shotgun Willies > Kermitts
and congrats!
Mine was here. - http://www.blackcanyoninn.com/weddings.html - Beautiful setting, out-of-towners loved it.
I went to my cousin's wedding at Boetcher Mansion right up 70 from Denver. That was a pretty cool place for a wedding.
Getting married in the same place they met? Maybe romantic but kinda tacky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Val Salva
The Court House. You won't regret it.
I really appreciate all the ideas. We have looked at some of the mentioned sites and will continue to research the new sites mentioned.
I will have to check into the Diamond Caberet, because that is where we really met.
Has anyone been to a wedding at City Park in Denver?
My fiance looked into City Park but it seemed like a pain in the ass. I also think it may be under construction for awhile. I know there are different rates for the rotunda, garden area, etc. But if you want to do it inside they kind of rape you on the catering and booze since you can't bring anybody else in. And they charge you by the fork.
We are getting married at the Evergreen lake house. Should be cool and pretty reasonably priced. Might be too small for a wedding your size though.
Good Lord I'm starting to realize I've gone to way too many weddings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Staircase
Anyways, a few years ago I went to a friend's wedding at a church near City Park, and then they had the reception at a big mansion just off the southwest corner of the park. The place was on York St., just north of 18th Street, and just south of Le Peep, I think. I don't remember the name, but it's a cool old mansion that you can rent out for events. They did all of their pictures across the street in City Park.
We were married at Lionscrest Manor last year. Can't say enough good things about the place and the staff. It's run very well.
They offer packages with a choice of a select group of vendors they work with who are all pretty good which can keep your costs a bit lower. 180 might be around their limit, not sure. Definitely worth checking out at least as they fill up quick.
We have looked at Lionscrest in Lyons, not quite what we were looking for. It did not seem to flow very well, was this a concern for anyone? Obviously 180 guests is a lot, close to their max.
Thanks for all the input.
we did botanic gardens, then reception at three sisters in the big field around the yellow house.
three sisters was relatively cheap and chill - bought all our own booze, brother's bbq catered, and had a latin band.
Not sure what you're definition of flow is, but ours went about as smooth as one could go. They even knew what drink to bring to me when the ceremony was over. :yourock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Staircase
I would assume they're probably booked for next summer at this point anyway.
Thinkin that was a pretty good party......:DQuote:
Originally Posted by homi
I know you said denver but one more Springs area suggestion - Briarhurst Manor - had my stepdaughter's wedding there a couple of years ago and they did a great job.
A great place to have a front range wedding is Willow Ridge Manor; I convinced my wife to have her company's holiday party there, and the spot is in a beautiful location and the people there are great.
I've been there multiple times, and I always am impressed by the views and the red rocks formations.
nice fucking spam, spammer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 303zachary
Golly Gee captain obvious spammer, are you THAT stupid to put your area code as your user name when spamming YOUR OWN BUSINESS, asshat??? WTF, this is why MERiku is going down the interwebz tubez
Check out the Scarlet Ranch.