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The Blackstone Rivers Ranch Team
The Blackstone Rivers Ranch Team
Coordinator

Woman-owned

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is a mountain retreat and wedding venue in the Colorado Rockies, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado. It is situated 35 minutes west of Denver and features carefully designed event spaces with a tranquil atmosphere sure to delight guests. No matter the wedding's theme, the team dedicates themselves to making a couple’s event enjoyable and filled with memories to last a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is nestled on 22 acres of land with breathtaking riverfront and mountain views. Picturesque creeks wind through the property, which is a vibrant landscape covered in towering trees. As a licensed concert venue, there are no sound restrictions, allowing couples and their guests to immerse themselves in the festivities. There are seven event spaces to choose from, consisting of covered and uncovered outdoor areas and indoor sites. The spaces are designed to lend a relaxed yet elevated air to a couple’s ceremony and reception. A sailcloth tent is also set up on the property in the months of May - October for outdoor weddings to provide shelter in the case of inclement weather. Regardless of whether you choose an indoor or outdoor space, you will be the only one enjoying the stunning venue on your wedding day. The staff is passionate about ensuring that each couple can celebrate their wedding uninterrupted and in privacy. The venue can accommodate up to 250 guests, making it suited to intimate weddings and grand galas alike. Parking is available to make guest transportation more straightforward.

Services Offered

To help ensure that weddings hosted at Blackstone Rivers Ranch are a success, couples are provided with many necessities. This includes tables, chairs, and more. There are many full-wedding and reception package options, including elopement ceremonies and petite weddings. The venue can easily be tailored to fit a couple's vision. If couples would like to continue their stay on this historic property, they may stay in a honeymoon suite. Other services include but are not limited to:

  • Bridal suite
  • Cleanup
  • In-house bar
  • Lighting
  • Setup

Pricing information

Reception
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person

FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Blackstone Rivers Ranch

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
86 reviews
98% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Blackstone Rivers Ranch is raved about by numerous couples for its stunning mountainous beauty, attentive and helpful staff, seamless execution of weddings, and beautiful on-site amenities. The venue's natural charm, accessibility, and preferred vendor list simplify the wedding planning process, ensuring a memorable and flawless experience for couples and guests alike. Guests from various locations expressed admiration for the venue's uniqueness and the magical atmosphere it provided for unforgettable weddings. Overall, Blackstone Rivers Ranch is highly recommended for its picturesque setting and professional service, making it a dream location for couples tying the knot.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is raved about by numerous couples for its stunning mountainous beauty, attentive and helpful staff, seamless execution of weddings, and beautiful on-site amenities. The venue's natural charm, accessibility, and preferred vendor list simplify the wedding planning process, ensuring a memorable and flawless experience for couples and guests alike. Guests from various locations expressed admiration for the venue's uniqueness and the magical atmosphere it provided for unforgettable weddings. Overall, Blackstone Rivers Ranch is highly recommended for its picturesque setting and professional service, making it a dream location for couples tying the knot.

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Charlie
Charlie L. Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Makela and Charlie’s Wedding September 22nd, 2024

We wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. Everyone was very helpfull, and welcomed us with open arms as we approached the biggest day of our lives.

We got married on September 22nd 2024.
Our wedding was an absolute dream come true! We spent countless days planning it, but nothing compared to actually living it with all of our closest friends and family. Blackstone Rivers Ranch was the most perfect venue, from the colorful aspen trees to the river flowing through it. We couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else. We look forward to renewing our vows here someday!
Laura
Laura C. Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever

Blackstone Rivers Ranch is an out of this world venue! It was magnificent. It was our first venue to tour and our last because we really didn't want to go to any other venue. It was love at first sight. Cheryl gave us the tour at Blackstone Rivers Ranch, she has a beautiful soul as did everyone who works for this venue. Each one of them were so kind and helpful. This venue has years of experience and a preferred list of vendors that make this process much easier and more relaxed as they work so well together (and as a bride you feel comfortable and confident that everything will go well). This is very important working as a team to create such a special day for two people.

None of our family or invited friends knew about this place. We had guests from Minnesota, Mexico, California, Spain, Colombia, Panama, and other countries. We knew that they were making a huge sacrifice to be here on our special day. The time for the wedding arrived and when our guests arrived at Blackstone Rivers Ranch they were stunned and delighted, our guests did not stop commenting that it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they have ever been to. We had compliments about the venue, catering, DJ, coordinator, photographer, EVERYTHING from our guests.

As a bride I was afraid of having the same problem as the other brides, who always had some complaint or something that did not go the way they wanted on their special day, BUT NO I was not one of those brides (YAY)! My wedding was the best and the most perfect thanks to Blackstone Rivers Ranch and their list of preferred vendors. Without the help of BRR my wedding would not have been possible to plan as perfectly. Every penny invested in this wedding was worth it to the fullest. My husband and I are more than sure that it was the best decision we have ever made in having a big wedding with 100 guests and not a small wedding with only 15 or 20 guests.

My guests fell in love with our wedding and the venue and they couldn't stop talking about it. They all told us that it was worth the sacrifice they made to travel from far away to experience the beautiful views of the mountains and the river at the venue, the big and beautiful white tent. EVERYTHING was romantic and unique.

My husband and I will always be grateful to BRR, our words and gratitude will not be enough for the enormous satisfaction and happiness we had on our wedding day.
Lindsay
Lindsay V. Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect mountain venue

Absolutely perfect!! Blackstone Rivers Ranch is nothing short of breathtaking with beautiful aspens surrounding the property and river running behind the ceremony and cocktail hour location. The proximity to Denver was a huge hit for us with lots of out of town guests. Their staff was exceptional from day one - they were attentive, accommodating and genuinely invested in making our wedding day perfect. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our celebration. The facilities are impeccable, blending rustic elegance with modern amenities seamlessly. Our overall experience at Blackstone Rivers Ranch exceeded our expectations in every way. We would recommend this venue to anyone!
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The Fever The Fever Wedding Bands

The Fever highly recommends the Blackstone Rivers Ranch! Gorgeous Colorado setting! Our clients love how flexible they are and all of the options they offer. We love working with the staff, they're very friendly and accommodating and great partners in timeline management. The venue itself pretty awesome from a band's perspective! Easy access, direct load-in for our gear, plenty of power for a full band, the tent is huge and perfect for having dinner & dancing all together. The ceremony site is right there and it's gorgeous. Ceremony site has power for musicians, if needed, and iPod hookup- everything is right there and ready to go. The staff is eager to assist. They have no early cut off time for music, and a great flow overall. We can't wait to come back and play our next event.

Elevated Catering Elevated Catering Wedding Caterers

A beautiful mountain venue with cozy quarters for the bridal party to prepare for the ceremony and a private room upstairs for the newlyweds to enjoy their first meal together in privacy. Luxuries such as a fire pit, reclaimed wood tables, and a creek running through the properties are just a few wonderful things about Blackstone Rivers Ranch. The staff is always attentive, helpful, and friendly. We enjoyed working here greatly and look forward to the next time we can make a presence here.

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Blackstone Rivers Ranch frequently asked questions

Blackstone Rivers Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Blackstone Rivers Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Blackstone Rivers Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Waterfront
Blackstone Rivers Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Blackstone Rivers Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Blackstone Rivers Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
Blackstone Rivers Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Blackstone Rivers Ranch is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.

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