As the world carefully re-opens and wedding bells begin to ring again, trends in the wedding industry are bound to shift with a focus on health, safety, plus changes in ceremony and reception formats, and overall updates to the guest experience. According to The Knot’s global research, 93% of couples whose weddings are impacted by the virus are rescheduling their big day.

While increased health and safety measures will be a top priority for most, some couples may also opt to take their nuptials back to nature for the additional space and fresh air experiences that such reception spaces allow. For brides who have dreamed of getting married in the western mountains, the historic Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is one of the country’s top destinations for outdoor weddings where you can find old-world elegance even in the great outdoors.

The 5,000 acre luxury resort features several breathtaking ceremony and reception options, including outdoor options with mountain vista backdrops and the opportunity to say “I Do” in the clouds. Newlyweds and their guests enjoy the resort’s wide-open spaces, award-winning dining, and plenty of private accommodation options to choose from, including the all-inclusive Wilderness Experiences which can host ceremonies and receptions and are available for complete buyouts for couples and their guests.

There are three distinct options to choose from including a luxury forest retreat at The Ranch at Emerald Valley, featuring cabins nestled among the lush beauty of Pike National Forest and offering couples a picture-perfect pondside reception. Brides and grooms who want to take their ceremony and guests to great heights may do so at Cloud Camp, a private hideaway atop Cheyenne Mountain offering 360-degree views and a striking backdrop for wedding vows. For couples wanting to take the plunge (in the water), there’s also the option to buyout Fly Fishing Camp, a private retreat hidden along a five mile stretch of the Tarryall River with the opportunity to tie the knot riverside (wading boots optional, of course).

There are also dozens of diverse ceremony and reception sites to choose from across The Broadmoor’s campus including the resort’s popular Lakeside Terrace, located next to Cheyenne Lake featuring incredible views of the Cheyenne Mountain in the background. Other insta-worthy locales include the Eagle’s Nest Overlook at Seven Falls, and above the Fish House pond between the East and West championship golf courses.

The Broadmoor’s Estate House is also elegantly outfitted to elevate any affair, with a number of unique entertaining spaces indoors and out and may also be booked in its entirety for privacy. Those who wed in 2020 and 2021 can also be the first to enjoy the resort’s new Mountain Clubhouse and Terrace boasting stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain and the city of Colorado Springs.

For couples needing to pivot wedding plans that were put on hold or for those who prefer a smaller affair, The Broadmoor offers an intimate celebration package in line with the recently trending mini-ceremony, elopement or “minimony,” saving a larger celebration for down the line. Designed for up to ten people, including the wedding couple, The Broadmoor’s Intimate Celebrations option provides a turnkey experience for couples looking to celebrate all the joy of a wedding without the stress of planning.

The Intimate Celebration Package Includes:

Choice of Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony
 Ceremony by Broadmoor Preferred Officiant
 90 Minutes of Photography by Broadmoor Preferred
Photographer
 Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere by Broadmoor Preferred
Florist
 Dinner for Two at a Broadmoor Restaurant
 Custom Wedding Cake
 Bottle of Champagne
 Complimentary Room for Wedding Couple
 Custom Broadmoor Wedding Amenity

*The Intimate Celebration Package is available Sunday – Fridays*

For more details on weddings at The Broadmoor, visit broadmoor.com/meetings-events/celebration-at-the-broadmoor