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Mountain Wedding Garden Crested Butte
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Mountain Wedding Garden
Mountain Wedding Garden is a mountain view wedding venue owned and operated by the town of Crested Butte. It’s an affordable and scenic untraditional wedding venue perfect for those planning a micro-wedding. In this venue guide you’ll learn everything you need to know before getting married at Mountain Wedding Garden in Crested Butte, Colorado, including cost/pricing, photos, reviews, insider tips and more!
The Location
Mountain Wedding Garden is located at 911 Gothic Rd in Crested Butte, Colorado. The location is surrounded by stunning mountain views which guarantee a unique experience for you and your guests as well as jaw-dropping photos! The wedding venue is right in the heart of Mount Crested Butte, which is about 10 minutes from downtown Crested Butte, making it very convenient to access with restaurants and lodging nearby. It’s easy to get to, just steps away from the parking lot.
Mountain Wedding Garden is located next to, and above, a public park which has a playground and tennis courts. There is a little bit of separation between the public park and the venue as well as trees which allow for some privacy, however it is not totally secluded.
Ceremony Options
Mountain Wedding Garden offers both an outdoor ceremony space and a covered pavilion, which is ideal incase of rain and for receptions. The venue states that the garden (ceremony space) can fit up to 200 guests, but after being there in person we’d suggest a smaller guest count of up to 50 to have enough space. Plus, there is only a small parking lot that can fit maybe 25 cars total, which is also shared by the public park, playground and tennis courts.
The Wedding Garden
The garden space of the venue is where outdoor ceremonies are held. It offers views of lush, green mountains and forests of trees.
Guest Count: 0-200
AVAILABILITY: YEAR-ROUND
COST: $800+
Reservation REQUIRED
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is just a short walk up some steps from The Garden. This makes a good back up location incase of inclement weather, as well as a reception location.
Guest Count: 0-125
AVAILABILITY: YEAR-ROUND
COST: $700+
Reservation REQUIRED
The Reception Pavilion
There is a small open air building that they call the Pavilion just a few steps from the ceremony area that can be used for a reception. The great thing about this venue is that you can bring your own alcohol and you don’t need a license to do so, which will save you tons of money. It is important to note that there is no kitchen, so food will have to be made/bought elsewhere and brought in. Consider hiring catering from local companies like Timberline Chefs.
There are also various restaurants around town that offer small dinners and celebrations, such as Scarp Ridge Lodge. You can view our full guide on getting married in Crested Butte which outlines some of the best places for intimate dinners and receptions!
Mountain Wedding Garden Cost
Mountain Wedding Garden is a DIY venue, meaning that it does not come with a venue coordinator like some traditional venues. It’s up to you to organize everything, or hire a planner to assist with the event. The good news is the DIY nature of the venue keeps the costs very low! AND there are no food and beverage minimums, unlike many traditional venues.
The cost to get married at Mountain Wedding Garden ranges from $800-$2500, which is MUCH lower than most wedding venues. The price for the venue depends on which day of the week you choose as well as if you’re booking the garden, pavilion, or both.
Included Amenities
If you book the pavilion and the garden you’ll have access to both all day, from 9am to 10pm. If you just book the garden you’ll have a 3 hour window for your reservation. The venue also provides banquet tables, up to 125 white chairs, large coolers, grills, Wi-Fi, outlets, lights, water, restrooms and some free parking spaces.
Rental Rates
- Friday or Sunday: Garden & Pavilion – $2,000
- Monday-Thursday: Garden – $800, Pavilion – $700
- Saturday: Garden & Pavilion – $2,500
- Clean up/Damage Deposit: $1,000
- Locals Discount: Available for Gunnison Valley residents
How To Book Mountain Wedding Garden
To book Mountain Wedding Garden for your event, first check their online calendar to see their availability. Then, you can submit the contact form on their website or call them at (970) 349-6632, ext. 6.
Mountain Wedding Garden Review
As elopement and micro wedding photographers, we want to provide our honest and unbiased review of the venue. We’ve been to the location in person and here are the key pros and cons to getting married at Mountain Wedding Garden:
Pros – It’s very affordable, beautiful and a lovely option for couples wanting to get married in Crested Butte with guests. It’s PERFECT for sunset photos!
Cons – There is a risk of noise/lack of privacy due to the other amenities nearby, but we did not personally notice this or have any issues when we photographed a wedding here.
Ultimately, this is one of the most affordable option for couples looking for an untraditional wedding with guests in Crested Butte! We’d highly suggest including an “adventure session” before or after your wedding day to explore the nearby areas and get those stunning landscape photos you’ve been dreaming of.
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