My favorite Breckenridge, CO Venues: Updated for 2024

Breckenridge, Colorado. Quite possibly one of the most beautiful places in the US and certainly no lack of views for your wedding venue backdrop, things to do and places to stay. You’re surrounded by mountain views, fun and cute mountain towns, and lots to do for all of your guests! From skiing and snowboarding to hiking and mountain biking, your friends and family won’t be disappointed. Encourage your guests to arrive a few days early to soak it all in. As a local Breckenridge wedding photographer, I’m lucky enough to spend most of my time at these venues, and happy to share my honest opinion and experience with you!

Summit County makes up some of the cutest little mountain towns all within a few minutes of each other. Breckenridge is the most popular and most visited, but be sure to check out Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne, and Dillon. They all offer their own charm, but very similar and close in distance! Summit County is roughly 1 1/2-2 hours from Denver International Airport. While it’s a bit of a drive, there are many ways of transportation to and from DIA. 

Here are my favorite wedding venues in Breckenridge, Colorado!

1. 10 Mile Station

Weddings are available at Ten Mile Station in the summers in Breckenridge, Colorado for a true mountain wedding. A ski lodge in the winter turned wedding venue, it’s located on Breckenridge Mountain on Peak 9.

They host outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions for up to 200 people. Incredible views and a cool, industrial feel inside, it makes it one of Breckenridge’s most popular venues.

Local shuttle companies will shuttle your guests to and from the venue. While you’ll have to find a hotel or Airbnb close by, there are plenty to choose from!

2. The Lodge at Breckenridge Venue & Hotel

The views at The Lodge at Breckenridge are unbeatable. Located up windy Boreas Pass, their ceremony site overlooks all of Breckenridge Ski Mountain.

On-location hotel accommodations, shuttle service, spa, and restaurant, makes for an amazing experience for your out-of-town guests.

3. Breckenridge Nordic Center Venue

Another ski lodge turned wedding venue, Breckenridge Nordic Center is such a special place to tie the knot!

The ceremony site is tucked among evergreen trees with views of Peak 8 popping through. The reception space in the Lodge is so quaint with a fireplace, and giant windows so you really feel like you’re at a cozy cabin in the woods.

4. Breckenridge Distillery Venue + Restaurant

If you’re looking for a cool and unique place to get married this is it! Tucked in a quiet spot near Downtown Breck, you won’t find mountain views here, but fellow foodies, whiskey, and cocktail lovers will drool over this cozy setting.

Other Summit County wedding venues worth checking out

Home or cabin rentals

If you’re looking for something smaller and more intimate, there are many rental home options! Check out local rental companies like Moving Mountains or Paragon Lodging, to see what homes accommodate weddings.

Seven’s Restaurant & Venue on Peak 7

Main Street Station

Main Street Station has the most beautiful backdrop for your summer for winter wedding! It’s located right at the base of Maggie Pond with Peak 9 in the background.

Wedding Venues in Keystone, Colorado

Timber Ridge

A gorgeous ballroom wedding venue, a gondola ride to the top of the mountain, and incredible mountain views from a ski run. Brand new updates and open as of 2024 making this one of the most luxury wedding venues in Summit County.

Ski Tip Lodge B&B Venue

You really feel like you’re in a quaint European town at the Ski Tip. Amazing culinary experience and lodging options, this is such a unique venue!

Keystone Ranch

Tucked away surrounded by nature in a beautiful meadow! If you love rustic cabins, look no further. This is such a beautiful space!

Dillon Wedding Venues

Black Mountain Lodge – A-basin Ski Resort

If you’re looking for the perfect ski-themed wedding, this is it! A chairlift takes you up the mountain to your wedding ceremony with the most epic mountain views as a backdrop.

Looking for something more low-key, intimate, and wanting a private, outdoorsy campground experience by the lake? Windy Point is such an amazing experience for your guests and is the perfect spot for medium-sized weddings on the lake!

There are two areas you can use. We recommend booking both locations so you have a little shelter from any weather and a more designated ceremony and reception space.

Capacity:

100 people

Availability:

May-September

Pricing:

$500 for entire site or starting at $240 for each space

Sapphire Point Overlook Venue

An easy-to-get-to, low-key space for your wedding ceremony with gorgeous mountain views! One of the most popular spots for eloping, proposing, a hike with the family, and chipmunk watching!

*Update: Sapphire Point is starting renovations in 2024 and will not be allowing reservations for the spring of 2024. They are making plans to make it more accessible, making two overlook areas, and overall implementing new rules. There may be further closures in 2024 and 2025.

Capacity: 90 people

Availability: Reservations available May-September First come first serve outside of that

Pricing: $500 for site fee

Silverthorne Wedding Venues

Silverthorne Pavillion

One of the more affordable options for a larger wedding! This space offers plenty of room and has outdoor and indoor options. Space for a band and more than enough space for indoor tables!

Capacity: 20-300 people

Availability: Year-round

Pricing: Starting at $2250 including 10 hours of use for indoor/outdoor space, basic sound system, table and chair rentals, etc. They do not offer catering, so you will have to find a caterer. They offer local, off-season, and weekday discounted rates.

The Pad

A new option at Silverthorne’s newest hostel! A private space to rent on their third floor with a rooftop bar for a low-key day with indoor and outdoor spaces!

Capacity: 10 people – Up to 150 people (more if you do a whole buyout)

Frisco Colorado Wedding Venues

10 Mile Music Hall

A venue for the music lovers! Right in the heart of Frisco on Main Street.

Frisco Adventure Park

Capacity: 80-120 people

Pricing: They offer by the hour so you can either have your ceremony only or ceremony and reception. $900 is the fee for a 10-hour window including table and chair rentals or $150 per hour.

Copper Ski Resort Wedding Venues

The Aerie

Copper Mountain just added its newest wedding venue and we’re so excited for it! A gorgeous on-mountain experience complete with a gondola ride. Currently offering summer weddings and we’re crossing our fingers that winter wedding bookings will open up.

What’s the cost of a wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado?

The cost of a wedding in Breckenridge can vary greatly depending on your venue! There are smaller, more low-key wedding venues that run in the $150 range to rent for a few hours for the space only. There are other more ‘luxury’ venues like on the ski resort will start at a minimum of $11,000 and can average roughly around $25,000-$35,000. Most of the more luxury venues will include food, beverage, and rentals into the minimum.

Other things to consider

Getting Around:

If you’re staying in Downtown Breckenridge, it’s very walkable and there’s a free shuttle. It’s still an hour and a half from Denver so you’ll either want to rent a car or book a shuttle. There are so many places to explore so I would recommend renting a 4-wheel drive car. While we do have Uber or a taxi service, they’re limited and not always reliable.

What time of year should I get married in Breckenridge?

Is a winter wonderland wedding your dream? December through March is your window. But if you’re not into the idea of your guests wearing thermal underwear under their suits, summer is incredible. Late June through September is our peak summer. Want something a little quieter and okay with changing weather and restaurant closures? May, October, and November are known as ‘mud season’ with fewer crowds.

Accommodations: There’s a lodge, condo, or Airbnb to fit every style and budget. Just remind your guests to book early, especially if you’re getting married during peak ski season or summer festivals. Check out this list of hotels and things to do while you’re visiting!

Should we hire an officiant for our Colorado wedding?

It’s true! In Colorado, you don’t need to have an officiant and can do it yourself! This is great for the couples who just want a super low-key day and such a fun way to do it however you want!

One option is hiring an officiant for a religious ceremony or just wanting a little more structure and to take the pressure off knowing what to do. You could also have a close friend or family member marry you! I feel like this is one of the best ways to incorporate someone important in your life!

Pro tip: you can even have your dog (or any pet) sign your marriage license.

If you want something less structured or just the two of you, you don’t need anyone! You can just get your marriage license and do it however you wish! Here’s the website to get a marriage license in Breckenridge.

Rehearsal Dinner options

Breckenridge

• Carboy Winery
• Hearthstone
• Gravity Haus
• Carter Park Pavillion
• Blue River Bistro
• Breckenridge Distillery
• Continental Divide Winery

Frisco

• Vinny’s
• Frisco Prime
• Outer Range Brewery

Dillon

• Saved by the Wine
• Bistro North
• The Vue

Silverthorne

• The Pad
• Bluebird Market
• Kúcu Tequila Bistro
• Sauce on the Blue

Keystone

• Keystone Ranch
• Alpenglow Stube
• Ski Tip Lodge
• Montezuma Roadhouse

Catering

• Chimayo
• Whole Foods
• Saved by the wine
• Colorado Marketplace & bakery
• Black Diamond Catering