The city of Golden is a great place for a wedding, as it has small-town charm, scenic landscapes, and it is just 12 miles west of Denver with easy access to Denver International Airport.

Golden has numerous wedding venues for you to consider, all of which offer incredible views of the mountains.

Foothills Wedding Chapel, which offers free wedding planning services, is a great place for traditional wedding ceremonies, as it features classic oak pews, stained and beveled glass, a piano and an organ.

Mount Vernon Event Center offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations, a grand entrance with saltwater fish tanks, mountain views of the Front Range, and can accommodate up to 300 guests.

You could also have your wedding at Victorian Event Center, which features views of Flatirons, Table Mesa, and the Denver skyline. The center also has a large courtyard and back patio and incredible Victorian architecture.

Golden is the perfect place to plan an extended wedding weekend, as there are numerous outdoor activities, museums, and entertainment options for you and your wedding guests to enjoy.

To start, you can take the Coors Brewery Tour, go kayaking in Clear Creek White Water Park, visit Colorado Railroad Museum, or spend a day at Dinosaur Ridge and Visitors Center.

View Larger Map