Fall Wedding Locations in the Vail Valley

Ask a girl about her dream wedding, and her description often depicts a backdrop of mountains or a bucolic field, flowers of flowers, fabulous food, beautiful weather and happy family and friends.  No wonder the Vail Valley has become one of the premier wedding destinations in the US; Vail fits the bill in these categories, and has become one of the most sophisticated choices for a mountain wedding in the US.  Now is the time to start planning a wedding for next fall, as venues often book up to 9-12 months in advance.  Cedar's Flower Shop is one of the Vail Valley's flower shops having provided floral arrangements for Vail and Beaver Creek weddings for the last 16 years.  We  have some favorite suggestions for your fairytale fall wedding in the Vail Valley.

Ceremony Locations

Outdoor weddings are favored this time of year because the weather is generally beautiful, with comfortable daytime temperatures in the mid-70’s, cerulean skies and golden aspen leaves in the landscape.  There are multiple striking sites for wedding ceremonies throughout the Valley allowing for breathtaking views and magnificent photographs on your big day.  In Vail, capture the majestic beauty of the grand 14,000 Mt. of the Holy Cross in the backdrop from the highly sought-after Vail Wedding Deck.  This is possibly the most recognizable and grandiose view from Vail Mountain, and both local and out-of town couples love to celebrate their passion for skiing and Vail’s mountains from this location.

In town, the picturesque Vail Chapel is home to multi-denominational ceremonies in a quaint Vail Village setting.  On a Saturday in fall, it is not uncommon to see excited guests in their wedding finery parading down bustling West Meadow Drive toward this popular wedding site on Vail Road.  For a serene outdoor location in-town, consider the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, named for the former First Lady who made her home in Vail and contributed an incredible garden preserve to the grounds west of the Ford Amphitheater.  There are multiple options within the gardens, from rocky succulent-carpeted hillside to lush green lawns surrounded by colorful alpine perennials. 

In Beaver Creek, the most coveted and recognizable wedding site is the charming Beaver Creek Chapel.  Located adjacent to the slopes of Beaver Creek, the chapel is a beautiful stone structure set within a perfect natural landscape of balsam trees and creek-side foliage.   This location is within walking distance to Beaver Creek Village, making it convenient to hotels and reception sites.  For a bit of adventure, load Chair 6 from the base in Beaver Creek up to Spruce Saddle, where you can enjoy your ceremony at the brand new Beaver Creek Wedding Deck.  A tiered mini-amphitheater-like venue constructed of natural stone, this is quickly becoming one of our favorite wedding locations. 

Ceremony +  Reception Venues

Donovan Pavilion in West Vail is a light and airy mountain-modern structure adjacent to a beautiful park and the peaceful rush of Gore Creek.  Arching timbers and an impressive wall of glass frame lush outdoor greenery and provide a beautiful setting for your indoor or outdoor ceremony and indoor reception.  A full catering kitchen and seating for up to 250 make this a versatile and convenient choice for your special day. 

If rustic, old-West Colorado is more what you have in mind, consider the Lazy J Ranch in Wolcott, CO.  Guests can hoot –n- holler all they want in this incredibly private, romantic ranch setting just 15 miles west of Vail.  Guests can practice shooting skills, play horseshoes and enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride.  Dinner is served in a country chic cabin or in a customized tent- whatever your heart desires! 

Another option close to the nightlife and lodging convenience of Vail is the charming Piney River Ranch.  Follow a meandering, scenic 11-mile country road toward an incredible wedding destination.  The view is unsurpassable: the majestic Gore Range frames Piney Lake (where bride and groom often celebrate with a post-ceremony paddle).  Guests dine on classic Colorado fare and dance the night away at this fully-epuipped Rocky Mountain ranch-style venue.  Several lakeside cabins and yurts are available for an overnight stay to provide even more options for guests.

Cedar’s Flower Shop specializes in bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony flower arrangements, centerpieces, and flowers for your wedding cake.  Cedar’s Flower Shop encourages you to enjoy the day while they help make your Vail Valley wedding beautiful.

 
Cedar’s Flower Shop – pretty, simple. 16 years of experience in the floral industry and acute knowledge of the Vail Valley.  For more information or to inquire about wedding flowers, visit www.cedarsflowershop.com or call (970) 926-6566.