6 Reasons to Get Married in Durango, Colorado
Your Guests Will Love It.
Durango is loved by everyone. Your guests will be able to make a vacation out of your wedding, tacking on a few extra days to see the town or go on an adventure. Popular outings for visitors include riding the Durango Silverton Train, rafting/fishing the Animas River, skiing or biking at Purgatory Resort, or going out for a camping/backpacking trip.
It’s Affordable.
Durango is an undercover mountain town. While it’s every bit as gorgeous as Aspen or Crested Butte, not nearly as many people know about it. That keeps prices low from wedding vendors. Including hair, makeup, catering, photography, and venues. Speaking of venues, there are some incredible and affordable places to get married. Some of our personal favorites are the River Bend Ranch, Black Diamond Lodge, and Purgatory Resort, and Reising Stage.
It’s Easy.
Colorado keeps all the legal stuff very simple. You simply walk into the La Plata County Clerk and Recorders Office on Everett Street, hand over a $30.00 fee and get a marriage license in return. Colorado also requires no minister. Couples are able to self solemnize.
The Photos will be incredible.
This is our favorite part. Whether couples are eloping in the mountains or getting married at an established venue, there will surely be incredible views for photos. Especially for couples who love nature, Durango is the perfect place to take some incredible outdoor wedding photos.
Every Season is Beautiful.
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn are all equally wonderful in Durango. Winter weddings come with blankets of snow, Spring with blooming plants, Summer with alpine flowers, and Autumn with fall colors. Summer is definitely the busiest season for weddings in Durango. If you’re looking to save some money or experience the San Juans in a different light, consider another season!
Endless Elopement Locations.
Our favorite thing about living in Durango is the endless beautiful mountain and desert scenes you can explore! We spend all of our free time out hiking, biking, skiing, and getting after it outside. So we know all of the amazing natural scenes in Southwest Colorado and Southeast Utah to elope. Want to hike to an alpine lake? Want to have beautiful mountain scenery but leave the hiking boots at home? Or a dreamy desert elopement? We are all about the adventure!