Golden Small Wedding Venues

Golden sits right where the plains meet the foothills, with Clear Creek running through a walkable downtown, Lookout Mountain above it and Red Rocks a short drive south. For a small wedding that is the appeal: a mountain backdrop and a creekside ceremony without a drive over a pass, and guests can stay in Denver or right in town. The venues here range from creekside event spaces and restaurants with private rooms to historic buildings and foothills properties with a view back over the city.

Golden parks and pavilions use city permits, and Jefferson County sets its own rules for photography in its open spaces, so a private venue with a ceremony spot on site can save a lot of paperwork. The license comes from the Jefferson County Clerk, whose main office is in Golden. The venues below have a Golden address. Ask each one about guest minimums, weekday pricing, an indoor storm plan and whether outside catering is allowed.