If you love to ski like Courtney and Bear do, you may also find that Echo Mountain is the perfect venue for your Colorado mountain wedding! Located just 36 miles from Denver at 10,500 feet above sea level, this ski resort wedding venue has breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and an inviting, open space for your celebration.
Echo Mountain Wedding Photos
In this blog, you’ll get a glimpse into an August wedding day at Echo Mountain that was filled with vibrant colors and so much joy!
For Courtney and Bear’s wedding, we started their day with a first look at nearby Echo Lake, where they shared private vows (photographed discretely from across the water), giving them a truly intimate moment before joining their loved ones for the ceremony.
They had a super intentional day and chose to do a first look with their whole family and wedding party upon returning to the venue!
Creative Ski Resort Wedding Details
This wasn’t just another Colorado mountain wedding – Courtney and Bear infused their celebration with personal touches that perfectly reflected their vibrant personalities:
Sentimental Gift Exchange: The couple surprised each other with incredibly meaningful gifts, including a custom vinyl record that brought tears to everyone’s eyes, a custom cake topper of them in their wedding attire on skis, a video compilation of their Ring camera footage from the last year of their lives, and a painting of Echo Lake that doubled as their seating chart.
Unique Guest Book: Instead of a traditional book, guests signed a pair of skis – the perfect tribute to their ski resort wedding venue. They even thrifted the skis from their hometown as a way to incorporate Minnesota into their day!
Epic T-Shirt Toss: They hyped up the dance floor with a t-shirt toss using shirts they had custom-made just for their wedding–talk about a memorable dance party!
Why Echo Mountain is Perfect for Your Colorado Mountain Wedding
Stunning Ski Lift Photos: You can opt to have the ski lift running, or take photos on it stationary! Courtney and Bear opted to end the evening with ski lift photos and it was the perfect touch to incorporate their love for skiing into their summer wedding day.
Flexible Indoor/Outdoor Options: With both ceremony and reception spaces available, Echo Mountain accommodates both intimate elopements and celebrations of up to 500 guests.
Convenient Location: At only 36 miles from Denver, this ski resort wedding venue is accessible for guests while feeling worlds away from city life.
Seasonal Operations: Inquire with Echo Mountain to see if they can accommodate your dream wedding date!
Planning Your Echo Mountain Wedding in Idaho Springs
This Colorado mountain wedding venue near Idaho Springs offers everything couples need for their dream day: on-site wedding planning, catering partnerships, and the flexibility to customize every detail. From intimate ceremonies to large celebrations, Echo Mountain’s team ensures your ski resort wedding is uniquely you and smooth-sailing.
The venue’s accessibility, stunning views, and professional team easily make it one of Colorado’s best mountain wedding venues. Whether you envision chairlift photos, an iconic mountain view for your ceremony, or dancing under the stars at 10,500 feet, Echo Mountain has it all.
Hire Your Colorado Wedding Photographer
Once you’ve booked your wedding at Echo Mountain, I’d love to hear all about it (and document it)! Hi, I’m Logan, a Colorado Wedding Photographer who puts your experience above all else. While creating beautiful imagery is the end goal here, you’re getting so much more along the way. As your photographer, my approach is rooted in serving you, honoring your vision, and celebrating alongside you. It’s my mission to help you enjoy the entire planning process and together, we’ll create wedding photos that are authentic to who you are and the day you’re having!
If you are interested in having me capture your wedding day, you can read more about my wedding photography packages here and then reach out to me to officially get started!
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