Telluride Site 020805
Telluride Site 020805
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Telluride has a fabulous walking path that follows alongside the river. It's super accessible to downtown. There are some spots where it's possible to have a quasi-private ceremony alongside the river here. While it's a public walkway, once you get a little way from downtown, it's less travelled. There are views of the mountains as well as Bridal Veil Falls in the distance.
In late summer and fall, the river is lower--giving us some marvelous rocky banks on which to hold ceremonies. In summer, the banks are smaller, but the sound of rushing water is glorious. And winter in Telluride? Who can beat it? The trail is accessible 12 months of the year.
What we love about this site:
Panoramic mountain views as well as great views of Bridal Veil Falls.
Close to downtown, which is another great spot for pictures.
No fee.
Relatively easy to access for most. Parking is within a 1 or 2 minute walk.
Sunsets here are spectacular!
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive. It may be in use.
Parking is limited in summer. This site is best for weekday evenings.
Accessibility
Parking: on-street nearby. Parking lot is about 5-7 minutes away. Can be filled up though. Strongly recommend carpooling.
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: Accessible for most. Site requires walking over uneven ground. It may be challenging for those with mobility issues. It's at 8,800 feet in elevation, so would not be suitable for anyone with respiratory difficulties.
NOTE: The town of Telluride virtually shuts down for the entirety of what they call "shoulder season"--the time after skiing and before summer tourism. Almost all the restaurants and many of the businesses are shut down during this time, so it's not the best time to elope in Telluride. Click here for the list of restaurant closings. Shoulder season generally starts around April 6th and can extend as late as the third week in May (just before Memorial Day weekend).
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: none.
Suitable for children: yes.
Max number of guests at this site: 10.
Type of site: Public. Nonreservable
Dates of Availability: year-round
Elevation: 8,800ft (2,682m) above sea level.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
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.
Telluride 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.
Telluride Average Temps and Precipitation
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