Nestled into the Rocky Mountains, Black Canyon Inn is a mountain lodge wedding venue located in Estes Park, Colorado. Affecting a tranquil scene completely immersed in some of the country’s most breathtaking natural geography, this wedding destination also features convenient modern comforts. Entirely embraced by towering vistas and stunning grounds, here couples and their loved ones can make precious memories to last a lifetime.
Facilities and Capacity
Black Canyon Inn offers a number of captivating and picturesque event spaces.
For up to 175 guests, The Wedding Pavilion provides a scenic ceremony spot for couples to exchange lifelong vows. With paved flooring and a vaulted wood-paneled roof, this space allows for elegant weddings to take place with a full view of the neighboring ranch property. Couples taking advantage of this ceremony site will also enjoy views of the Rocky Mountains’ Lumpy Ridge rock formation. Situated next to The Pavilion, The Lawn offers a lush backdrop for cocktail hour celebrations. For capturing priceless wedding memories, The Pond, with its island and footbridge is an idyllic spot for pre-wedding gatherings or photoshoots. Starting in the summer of 2020,
The Homestead provides couples with an inviting and beautifully designed indoor event space, suitable for unforgettable receptions for up to 125 guests. Constructed from a cabin foundation that dates back to 1929, this building features a warm fireplace lounge area and exquisite hardwood flooring.
In September 2020, our new venue, The Boulders will debut which can accommodate up to 200 guests. The Boulders is situated at the top of a hill, surrounded by natural rock, embodying the spirit of the Rocky Mountains through style, food and hospitality.
Services Offered
The event staff at Black Canyon Inn are enthusiastic about facilitating meaningful experiences for your special day. Taking care of any necessary setup and cleanup concerns, the inn’s personnel are available to provide support, encouraging couples to enjoy themselves to the fullest. An on-site event planner assists with wedding arrangements and aids couples with each step that approaches their big moment as well day of coordination on the big day. Exclusive catering and bar service provided to both venues by Black Canyon Catering providing a true all-encompassing experience.
Accommodations
Easily accessible from the private event sites, Black Canyon Inn’s cabin accommodations offer a comfortable and relaxing place to unwind amidst the excitement. These modern lodgings are available in one, two, or three-bedroom options and reflect a mountain feel throughout their interior design.
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Summary:
We are two people who are hopelessly analytical and need time to digest information before we make any decisions. After walking around Black Canyon Inn, we didn't even need to discuss it... We looked at each other and knew this was the place we were looking for. The facility is immaculate, the views are incredible, and the ambiance of the entire place led us to fall in love immediately. For as amazing as the venue is and can be seen in pictures, the part we truly cherished was the staff and their commitment to making our day a true dream come true. We booked the venue in May 2019 for a wedding date of June 2020. The staff was so attentive as we planned for our ~120 person wedding and truly shined as COVID-19 impacted our big day and worked with us to have a 10 guest wedding of our dreams. In some of the more anxious moments of our lives, the Black Canyon Inn team navigated through these unprecedented times with us and the end result was a day we'll remember forever. There's not a high enough rating I can give this venue and staff.
Staff and Support:
Throughout the wedding process we met with many vendors with very mixed experiences from awful to amazing. Terisa and the staff at Black Canyon Inn were the best people we worked with and were a true partner throughout the whole process. I really can't stress enough how truly professional, compassionate, and competent the entire team was. Whether it was needing help with booking rooms for family, brainstorming ideas for the wedding, working with the team on payments, or customizing packages so it fit our vision and budget, the Black Canyon team listened and did whatever they could to fulfill our wishes. As the pandemic flared, Terisa and team stayed in constant contact and assured us they'd work with us to fit safety guidelines while also having a memorable day. With less than 2 months before the day, we were forced with the realization that if we wanted to get married on our original date, it'd have to be with 10 guests max and essentially we had to plan a new wedding. They of course offered us postponement options but we were adamant we wanted to get married on our original day and the Black Canyon Inn team worked hard to make it happen and were so attentive and responsive. When they day came, everything came together perfectly. We had a minor issue with decorations and they resolved it on the fly within the hour. The staff was truly incredible on our wedding day and it went absolutely perfect.
The Venue:
Wow! The views are breathtaking and the entire facility leaves the impression that you are in a secluded mountain town by yourself. Every single condo we rented was immaculate and well worth the cost. We used the pond for our first touch, the pavilion for the ceremony, and the Homestead for the reception. One look at the pavilion sold it for us and we had visited multiple sites in multiple states. It truly is one of a kind. There is wildlife everywhere and everywhere you turn is an opportunity for a photo. The Homestead is so cozy and the ambiance is incredible as it reminds you of a rustic cabin with tons of space and character.
Value:
After visiting several venues, Black Canyon Inn is an absolute bargain provided how amazing the food, condos, overall venue, and overall professionalism of the staff was. They'll work with you on the smallest detail and will make sure you're comfortable with what you're paying for.
Food/reception:
Everyone was raving about the food served at our wedding. When we went to the tasting, we had a hard time turning down things we tasted. During our wedding, the staff was extremely attentive and no one waited long for anything. The chef came out a few times to check in on everything and was filled with pride over the dinner that was prepared for us.
Sent on 07/01/2020
Lauren
· Married on 08/20/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Absolutely Breathtaking!
My wedding day couldn’t have gone more perfectly! The wedding coordinators at Black Canyon Inn were extremely accommodating and flexible while dealing with the postponement of our wedding due to Covid. The entire process and day of was even better than I could have imagined! Our guests can’t quit complimenting how beautiful the venue location was! I highly recommend this venue for any future Rocky Mountain brides!
Sent on 08/10/2020
Danielle O.
· Married on 07/16/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Do not look anywhere else!
We got married at Black Canyon Inn on July 16th 2020! We had been living in WI and moved to MT in March! Having Terisa and Lexi be there every single step of the way and reassuring us during covid with all of the forever ending changes it was seriously beyond perfect and so very memorable! We could not have hoped or anticipated a more perfect venue, staff, food and day to have everyone share in our I Dos! We want to do it again and again year after year!
Black Canyon Inn has beautiful options for Ceremonies. I have performed at many Weddings there and due to their friendliness and attention to detail, every Wedding had been spectacular! The paviliion provides cover without taking away from the georgeous view!
