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About

Downtown Aquarium is an entertainment and dining complex and wedding venue located in Denver, Colorado. With a massive shark and fish tank, a beautifully appointed ballroom, and an award-winning culinary team, Downtown Aquarium is dedicated to making your wedding day an elegant, refined affair.

Facilities and Capacity
Newly expanded, Downtown Aquarium features 18 acres of entertaining and educational event space. Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals and showcases a 150,000 gallon shark and fish tank. With hand-painted ceilings and beaded chandeliers, the Nautilus Ballroom seats 250 guests, and accommodates up to 500 guests for standing receptions. For smaller weddings, the beautiful outdoor observation deck overlooks breathtaking views of the downtown Denver, Colorado skyline and seats receptions of up to 100 guests. Lastly, The Dive Lounge, an upscale bar within the complex, serves as an excellent location for your cocktail hour.

Services Offered
Upon booking your wedding at the Downtown Aquarium, a knowledgeable in-house wedding coordinator is assigned to you. All packages are custom-designed to meet the needs of your particular wedding. Chairs, tables, china, flatware, glassware, barware, linens, lighting, sound, and set up and clean up services are always included in the cost of your wedding package. A coat check room, podium, stage, dance floor, and more can be added to your package if desired. Parking is complimentary for you and your guests, and all areas are wheelchair accessible. An altar or arch as well as general decor, furniture, votive candles, and tents can be provided upon request. State-of-the-art audio and visual options are available.

Cuisine
Downtown Aquarium features a full service award-winning restaurant and culinary team. Dinner may be served buffet or plated, and hors d’oeuvres are typically served during your cocktail hour. All reception food, beverages, and alcohol must be provided by the venue. Desserts and cake cutting needs are included in the cost of your catering package. Depending on your package, a champagne toast may also be included. Chocolate fountains are available for the enjoyment of your guests if desired.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,500

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

$1,000

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

Yes

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

$1,000

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Reviews of Downtown Aquarium

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Kristin Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Stefanie and her team were awesome! We had a great night and our guests loved the venue! It was the best day of our lives! Pretty much everything but the officiant was included. They did all the food even the cake(which was better then we imagined)! Thank you to the whole Aquarium team!
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Abbie Sent on 11/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Nancy and her team took great care of us from day one, and they did everything possible for our dream wedding to become a reality. I was so amazed that I was able to afford to have the wedding of my dreams at one of the most amazing venues ever. The food is extremely delicious. We have been married about three months and our guests still talk about how wonderful everything was. Great, courteous, and attentive staff.
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Downtown Aquarium frequently asked questions

Downtown Aquarium includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Downtown Aquarium includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Downtown Aquarium for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
Downtown Aquarium offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Downtown Aquarium offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Downtown Aquarium offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Downtown Aquarium offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Downtown Aquarium is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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