Wedding Venues
Enjoy red rocks and blue skies on your wedding day.
With reliably dry, warm weather throughout the spring and summer, an outdoor celebration or ceremony can be handled with ease. Our resort has spacious, elegant facilities – both indoors and out – that can accommodate any size wedding.
RESOURCES
Mission Bell Amphitheater
Up to 300 Guests
Gateway Canyons is a magical place, and the Mission Bell Amphitheater provides a stunning wedding venue with a wide, covered tiered stage and outdoor seating, opening to our spectacular red rock canyon backdrop.
Palisade Event Center
Up to 200 Guests
The Palisade Event Center, with Grand Hall and Sunset Atrium, allows seating for as many as 200 guests and offers plenty of room for your wedding reception. This is our largest indoor wedding venue and can be arranged for a casual or formal affair.
Paradox Grille
Up to 75 Guests
The Paradox Grill is the perfect place to continue the party after the end of an event. It can be rented for private functions after 10 pm. The upstairs game room is sure to entertain the guests.
Cottonwood Grove
Up to 150 Guests
The shaded lawn of the Cottonwood Terrace is a wonderful location for ceremonies and festivities for up to 150 guests. Featuring a stand of mature cottonwood trees and mountain flora, we can construct a spectacular tent for the reception.
The Ponds
Up to 40 Guests
Create an intimate ceremony set against a spectacular background at the Gateway Ponds. This is the ideal outdoor venue for up to 70 guests.
Auto Museum Front Courtyard
Up to 40 Guests
This spacious outdoor facility is located in front of the architectural beauty of the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum and can accommodate up to 40 guests. This is a wonderful wedding venue for smaller receptions.
Auto Museum Lobby
Up to 75 Guests
For the car lover in us all, The Auto Museum Lobby is a choice reception site for up to 75 people. A wedding or rehearsal dinner here can be paired with a private viewing of the Gateway Auto Museum if desired.
FAQ
Gateway Canyons Resort in Colorado offers a diverse selection of both indoor and outdoor wedding venues suitable for ceremonies and receptions, designed to accommodate various group sizes.
For outdoor ceremonies and receptions, Gateway Canyons Resort features the Mission Bell Amphitheater, capable of hosting up to 300 guests with a red rock canyon backdrop; Cottonwood Grove, a shaded lawn for up to 150 guests; and The Ponds, suitable for more intimate ceremonies of up to 70 guests. The StableOne Auto Museum Front Courtyard is also available for smaller outdoor receptions of up to 40 guests.
Indoor reception venues at Gateway Canyons Resort include the Palisade Event Center, which can seat up to 200 guests in its Grand Hall and Sunset Atrium. Additionally, the Paradox Grille can be privately rented for up to 75 guests after 10 pm, and the Auto Museum Lobby accommodates up to 75 people.
For car enthusiasts, Gateway Canyons Resort offers the StableOne Auto Museum Front Courtyard for smaller outdoor receptions and the Auto Museum Lobby as a unique indoor reception site, with the option of a private viewing of the Gateway Auto Museum.
Gateway Canyons Resort emphasizes its reliably dry and warm weather conditions during the spring and summer months, making it an ideal location for seamless outdoor wedding celebrations.
Gateway Canyons Resort supports wedding planning by offering helpful resources such as specific wedding offers and an extensive photo gallery to inspire and assist couples.
Yes, guests attending a wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort have the opportunity to indulge in rejuvenation and relaxation at the Chill Spa prior to the big day.
Relax Before the Big Day
Indulge in a day of rejuvenation at Chill Spa.
Relax Before the Big Day
Indulge in a day of rejuvenation at Chill Spa.
ADDRESS
Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa
43200 CO-141
Gateway, CO 81522
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#9 Top Resorts in the Mountain West
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 2024
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