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Top Winter Wedding Venues In Colorado

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Anyone in love can tell you that a strong marriage has little to do with the wedding day. A strong foundation and lots of communication is the key to a long-lasting relationship. But, if you've got the whole lifetime of happiness in the bag, then there's no reason not to do your wedding up right. A perfect winter white wedding can be magical and Colorado has plenty of venues to make any wedding picture perfect any time of year.
Mile High Station
2027 Old W. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 946-7721
www.milehighstation.com

Located in Denver's historic Midwest Steel and Ironworks Building, Mile High Station is a modern spin on classical American architecture. The space is wonderfully customizable, so you can arrange your dream wedding whether your party is 100  or 1,200 people. The venue's decoration is the perfect marriage between contemporary style and Denver's down home aesthetic. No matter your taste, whether you're the stylish type or a homebody planning your big day, Mile High Station is the perfect place to have your wedding no matter what time of year it is.

Space Gallery
400 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 904-1088
www.spacegallery.org

Even in the winter, Denver's culture is still ever-present. Few venues throughout the city capture Denver's thriving art scene better than Space Gallery on Sante Fe. Twenty-four foot ceilings and a 3,000-foot gallery await you all year long. Even better, the gallery space is filled with an ever-changing assortment of work from some the country's best artists. For a wedding on the cutting edge of taste and fashion, Space Gallery is unparalleled.

Spruce Mountain Ranch
14771 Spruce Mountain Road
Larkspur, CO 80118
(719) 484-0800
www.sprucemountainranch.com

One might not think to make the trek south to Larkspur during the colder months, but if you want your wedding held in the middle of some of the most breathtaking views the state has to offer, this is the place. Celebrate the grandeur of the West while you celebrate the journey on which you and your fiance are about to set off. Just because you're not in the city doesn't mean you won't be treated to the most up-to-date amenities available. Spruce Mountain Ranch is home to a variety of locations to host your ceremony and your reception, so there's absolutely something to please any fan of the area's breathtaking scenery.

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Tivoli Student Union
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-6330
www.ahec.edu

Looking for a stunning, historic venue for your wedding that won't break the bank? Auraria campus' Tivoli Student Union is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason. The historical Student Union is home to some of the most unique and elegant reception spaces in the city. What's more, because it's located on Auraria's gorgeous, centrally-located campus, your ideal venue is moments away from pretty much everywhere. If you're planning a wedding on a budget, check out Auraria's hidden gem.

The Lumber Baron
2555 W 37th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8205
www.lumberbaron.com

If you've got a taste for antiquity, Denver's historic Lumber Baron can't be beat for it's old world charm. Located in the Highlands, the home was built by John Mouat, a Scottish immigrant who amassed a lumber fortune in 1890.  Even in the middle of winter, the house's social spaces are saturated in turn-of-the-century eloquence. The gardens are stunning, even underneath a blanket of fresh snow, but for those who don't feel like weathering the colder temperatures, there's more than enough to love in this beautiful homage to the past.

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A Denver native, Alli Andress has been a writer for over a decade. Over the course of her career, Andress has written about topics ranging from indie music, animals, health issues and the best of the Mile High City. Her work can be found on Examiner.com
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