Estes Park Small Wedding and Elopement Venues
Allenspark, Estes Park, Lyons
Venue pricing and details updated in January 2025
The Best Small Wedding and Elopement Venues in Estes Park
Included Locations: Allenspark, Estes Park, Lyons
We’ve made a list of venues that we think would be great for small weddings and elopements. Some locations even have special packages for weddings with a small guest count. Note that pricing and packages are subject to change, so double-check the website or contact the venue for more information.
Rocky Mountain National Park - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, mountain views, hiking trails, budget option
Ceremony Space
Up to 10 attendees - Lily Lake Dock
Up to 15 attendees - 3M Curve, Sprague Lake (summer)
Up to 20 attendees - Bear Lake Nature Trail (winter), Alluvial Fan Bridge, Lily Lake Trail, Timber Creek Campground Amphitheater
Up to 30 attendees - Sprague Lake (winter), Hidden Valley, Lily Lake Southside Picnic Area, Copeland Lake, Harbison Meadow Picnic Area, Moraine Park Discovery Center Amphitheater, Upper Beaver Meadows
Reception Space
Lily Lake Southside Picnic Area - up to 30 attendees
Pet Policy: Dogs not allowed
Starting Cost: $300
Click here to see an elopement at Lily Lake Southside Picnic Area
O’Connor Pavilion - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, pavilion, mountain views
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - up to 350 attendees
Reception Space: Outdoor - up to 350 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: $3,000 for a full day rental
Bristlecone Inn - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Deck or indoor, casual
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: $1,750 on Mon-Thurs - ceremony and reception
YMCA of the Rockies - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, mountain views, rustic
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 100-400 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50-500 attendees
Pet Policy: Dogs allowed
Starting Cost: $4,250 high-season with under 100 guests
Romantic RiverSong Inn - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Bed and breakfast, river, budget option
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - up to 18 attendees
Reception Space: None
Pet Policy: Dogs not allowed
Starting Cost: Elopement package starting at $595, up to 12 guests
The Cheley Lodge & Grove - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, camp/ranch, mountain views, tented
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 125 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 125 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Not listed
Della Terra Mountain Chateau - near Estes Park
Venue Style: European chateau, indoor and outdoor, forest
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 200 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 200 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: 2-hour elopement package on Mon-Thurs starting at $2,500 with up to 50 guests
Hermit Park Open Space - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, pavilion, mountain views, budget option
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - up to 150 attendees
Reception Space: Outdoor - up to 150 attendees
Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash
Starting Cost: $500
Estes Park Resort - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Hotel, restaurant, lake, mountain views, city
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - attendees not listed
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - attendees not listed
Pet Policy: Dogs allowed
Starting Cost: Not listed
Taharaa Mountain Lodge - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Hotel, indoor and outdoor, mountain lodge, mountain views
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Not listed
Coffee On The Rocks - near Estes Park
Venue Style: Outdoor, coffee shop, river, lake
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - attendees not listed
Reception Space: Outdoor - attendees not listed
Pet Policy: Dogs allowed
Starting Cost: Not listed
The Meeker Park Lodge - near Allenspark
Venue Style: Hotel, mountain lodge, ranch, mountain views
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 100 attendees (100 overnight)
Reception Space: Indoor - up to 100 attendees (100 overnight)
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Not listed
Wild Basin Lodge - near Allenspark
Venue Style: Outdoor, mountain view, lodge, river
Ceremony Space: Indoor and outdoor - attendees not listed
Reception Space: Indoor - attendees not listed
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Starting at $7,000 - ceremony and reception
Sunshine Mountain Lodge - near Lyons
Venue Style: Outdoor, lodge, forest
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - up to 90 attendees
Reception Space: Outdoor - up to 90 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Elopement + lodging package starting at $3,350 with up to 40 guests, with 28 staying overnight
Villa Tatra - near Lyons
Venue Style: Outdoor, lodge, rustic, European-style
Ceremony Space: Outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Reception Space: Indoor and outdoor - up to 50 attendees
Pet Policy: Not listed
Starting Cost: Not listed
The Best Event-Friendly Small Wedding and Elopement Rentals in Estes Park
With Airbnb elopements no longer being an option after events were banned at all of their rentals, we’ve started encouraging our couples to look on Vrbo instead. Here are our favorite event-friendly house rentals.
Rental rules and availability are subject to change, be sure to check the rules and reviews of a rental in case anything has changed since this document was created. And always contact the host for permission before booking a rental home to ensure that your specific small wedding or elopement plans are approved! Some affiliate links may be used, this costs you nothing.
Historic Home with Views of Longs Peak - near Estes Park on Vrbo
Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Pet Policy: No pets allowed
Event Policy: Events allowed, maximum attendees not listed
Additional Event Fees: Not listed
Sunny Mountain Chalet - near Estes Park on Vrbo
Sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Pet Policy: 1 dog less than 20lbs
Event Policy: Events may be approved by management, maximum attendees not listed
Additional Event Fees: Not listed
Mountain Memories Home - near Estes Park on Vrbo
Sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Pet Policy: 1 dog less than 20lbs
Event Policy: Events may be approved by management, maximum attendees not listed
Additional Event Fees: Not listed
Private Lodge Home - near Estes Park on Vrbo
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Pet Policy: No pets allowed
Event Policy: Events allowed, a maximum of 50 attendees
Additional Event Fees: Not listed
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