Tucked away on a path that goes nowhere (no kidding--it dead-ends right after one of the shops), is a site that offers easy access and is easy to find.
It offers a picturesque, little bench as well as a creekside spot to enjoy the sounds of Gore Creek as you exchange your vows.
What we love about this site:
Easily accessible
It's a four-season venue.
Centrally located allowing for pictures to be taken in other locations for different backdrops.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Just off one of the main walkways through Vail, so it could get noisy.
Parking is limited.
Accessibility
Parking: can be had at any of the public parking lots nearby.
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: short walk from parking on paved sidewalks and walkways.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: yes.
Suitable for children: yes.
Max number of guests at this site: 8.
Dates of Availability: year-round.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 8,100ft (2,469m) above sea level.
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Vail Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Vail Average Temps and Precipitation