Black Canyon Inn

er and knew this was the place we were looking for. The facility is immaculate, the views are incredible, and the ambiance of the entire place led us to fall in love immediately. For as amazing as the venue is and can be seen in pictures, the part we truly cherished was the staff and their commitment to making our day a true dream come true. We booked the venue in May 2019 for a wedding date of June 2020. The staff was so attentive as we planned for our ~120 person wedding and truly shined as COVID-19 impacted our big day and worked with us to have a 10 guest wedding of our dreams. In some of the more anxious moments of our lives, the Black Canyon Inn team navigated through these unprecedented times with us and the end result was a day we'll remember forever. There's not a high enough rating I can give this venue and staff. Staff and Support: Throughout the wedding process we met with many vendors with very mixed experiences from awful to amazing. Terisa and the staff at Black Canyon Inn were the best people we worked with and were a true partner throughout the whole process. I really can't stress enough how truly professional, compassionate, and competent the entire team was. Whether it was needing help with booking rooms for family, brainstorming ideas for the wedding, working with the team on payments, or customizing packages so it fit our vision and budget, the Black Canyon team listened and did whatever they could to fulfill our wishes. As the pandemic flared, Terisa and team stayed in constant contact and assured us they'd work with us to fit safety guidelines while also having a memorable day. With less than 2 months before the day, we were forced with the realization that if we wanted to get married on our original date, it'd have to be with 10 guests max and essentially we had to plan a new wedding. They of course offered us postponement options but we were adamant we wanted to get married on our original day and the Black Canyon Inn team worked hard to make it happen and were so attentive and responsive. When they day came, everything came together perfectly. We had a minor issue with decorations and they resolved it on the fly within the hour. The staff was truly incredible on our wedding day and it went absolutely perfect.  The Venue: Wow! The views are breathtaking and the entire facility leaves the impression that you are in a secluded mountain town by yourself. Every single condo we rented was immaculate and well worth the cost. We used the pond for our first touch, the pavilion for the ceremony, and the Homestead for the reception. One look at the pavilion sold it for us and we had visited multiple sites in multiple states. It truly is one of a kind. There is wildlife everywhere and everywhere you turn is an opportunity for a photo. The Homestead is so cozy and the ambiance is incredible as it reminds you of a rustic cabin with tons of space and character.  Value: After visiting several venues, Black Canyon Inn is an absolute bargain provided how amazing the food, condos, overall venue, and overall professionalism of the staff was. They'll work with you on the smallest detail and will make sure you're comfortable with what you're paying for. 

swer any questions or concerns. The day of was perfect, we stayed in the suites most of the day and our immediate family and most of our bridal party stayed on the property right across and below from the venue which made our 5 day stay even more perfect having everyone close! The only issue we had was once they shut the doors it did get very hot. We had 150 guests, it could have been that we had one of the warmer weekends without rain so it could have been the quick switch in weather....either way it didn't change a thing. I wish I could relive our wedding at BCI every year!!! Which we still intend to come up and stay on our anniversary every year we can!

h her photos and virtual tour and we knew this was the place for us. The staff here is AMAZING. I have Celiac disease and wanted to have an entirely gluten free wedding so I wouldn't have to worry about getting sick on my wedding day. The chef, Amber, and venue staff were incredibly kind and patient with all my questions and they were able to modify almost everything we wanted to be gluten free. They even made me a special gluten and dairy free meal. The scenery here is spectacular, making for gorgeous photos and very "wow-ed" guests. The reception staff was SO FUN. Everyone was in a good mood, they were dancing to music with us, and even dancing while they cleaned up some spills from sloppy dancers. The bridal suite is super nice and I loved having a place to hangout while we got ready. We loved every second of our time here and it was 100% worth the wait!

vendors or questions that I had about things in town. She was always happy to help answer my questions or provide resources to help. Plus she worked with us to make our visions for our day happen even on the day of the wedding. The whole staff there was incredible. Our guests made multiple comments days after the wedding about how great the staff was at the venue. The views from The Boulders are insane and our guests loved all the beautiful photos they were able to take from the balconies. They all commented on how nice the indoor/outdoor spaces flowed so they always felt they were part of the celebration even when outside. The food was amazing, even our picky eaters or those who consider themselves foodies commented on how great it was, some saying it was the best wedding food they ever had. We went with the elk and grouper which honestly caused me anxiety serving something so out of the norm for a wedding but our guests loved that extra Colorado touch since the majority of our guests were from Illinois. The getting ready suites were both perfect! This space honestly creates such magic for your day. We aren't skiers, we like our mountains for hiking, so it was nice to have a venue with mountain views that didn't have ski runs, it felt true to us as a couple. Plus we loved taking a trolley into the national park for our photos since it is such a quick drive. Our out of town guests, which was most of the 120, loved the town of Estes Park. We were anxious to ask that many people to travel but we have had nothing but super positive feedback. I cannot recommend this venue and town enough!

ly, and answered our many questions as they came up. Sometimes they were slow to get back to us, but ultimately answered all of our questions. I love that the venue has condos on site, it made it super easy to prep and get around on wedding day for all of our wedding party. The wedding day was perfect! We loved the bridal suite and the groom suite. The boys loved the pool table. The bridesmaids, moms, and I spent most of the wedding day in the comfy bridal suite. It was the perfect size for my wedding party of 6 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and me. We had hair and makeup in the suite and other girls who didn't have professional hair and makeup had plenty of mirror space to get ready too. The ceremony space is the obvious sell for this venue. The ceremony was gorgeous and it was so comfortable to have the indoor/outdoor feel when it was a little rainy on and off in the afternoon. We had our band bring in mics and speakers for the ceremony, as BCI said that their AV isn't reliable in the ceremony space. Our rentals worked perfectly. The cocktail hour was out on the downstairs patio. BCI brought out a bar and we did 30 min of passed appetizers. The guests raved about the little tuna tacos, but all apps were delicious! They brought a sampling of apps and some drinks to us in the bridal suite when we signed our marriage license after the ceremony. The reception was perfect! We had 100 guests across 13 tables (tables of 6-9 guests) and it was more than enough space with a big dance floor and area for our 5-piece band too! It was so great. The food was excellent, we opted for the buffet option. They brought out special plates for guests with dietary restrictions too. We did a grand exit as well, and we were able to use no-mess streamer poppers out at the front entrance. It was truly the best day! Other notes: they had us come about 4 months out from the wedding date for a tasting - this was so well put together. They invited the bride and groom, and up to 4 other guests (think parents of each partner). We tasted all the dinner options. And then they also helped us choose a bunch of the details for the day - napkins, tablecloths, how we wanted napkins folded, options for floorplans, timeline recommendations, bar and menu options, and more! They answered a ton of our questions and helped us figure out the best plan for our dream wedding. Overall, it was a gorgeous wedding day. One note: we reserved rooms onsite for our family and had a bit of a mishap with most of our rooms - my dad had called to book rooms directly, and the person who booked them put many on the wrong weekend. BCI found other places for these guests to stay, but it was a bummer to have some guests not on site. My note here is to double and triple check your reservations to make sure all room numbers and dates are correct. They helped us resolve the issues which was great, but good to be aware of.

r event, and Haley did a great job of patiently answering every question and making lots of customizations to our timeline, floor plan, setup, and more. The staff are efficient and experienced, and the actual wedding day went seamlessly, from parking to partying. The best part was that many of our guests stayed in the condos onsite so we had a whole weekend to see our families and spend time on the beautiful property - we even did a morning yoga session for guests outside on the lawn! I was worried about the food at first because I’m vegetarian and the chef specializes in meat dishes, but he worked with us to come up with special vegetarian options and it was delicious. We rented a few things from the venue that helped make the day easier, including an arch and a fun rustic cupcake stand. It was raining during our first look, and they brought out cute umbrellas so we could still do it outside. We did end up renting our own sound equipment for the ceremony because we heard theirs had been spotty in the past, which was an unexpected cost, but if we had fewer guests we probably wouldn’t have needed it. I am do happy with our decision to get married at Black Canyon Inn. I would definitely recommend this beautiful venue!

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all of my nerves were eased. They went out of their way to make sure everything was planned according to our schedule. Food: The food was amazing, multiple people told us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. They were able to accommodate a very long list of food allergies. Ceremony: They did an excellent job at keeping everyone on schedule and communicating how many people we were still waiting on. They also gave really good advice at the rehearsal. Reception: Tables were set up perfectly! Dinner was served on time and the champagne toast was also served on time. The BCI staff packed up our leftover food and cake so we could take it back to our rooms which was super helpful! They were all nice and everyone had an amazing time. All-in-all I give BCI my highest recommendation. It was the best day of our lives and could not imagine having our special day at a different venue.

dal party. This was a destination wedding and all of our guests had to travel to Estes Park for it. The staff at Black Canyon Inn made that process very smooth and helped us coordinate details virtually from Louisiana. The only thing that could have gone more smoothly on the day of is assistance on making sure we were kept on schedule once Amber left. However, we ultimately had a blast and couldn't have asked for a better day. Black Canyon Inn will always have a special place in our hearts. Also, the female staff member (sorry I don't remember her name) that got there early and helped my bridesmaids and I with literally ever question we had (no matter how small) was SO AMAZING. She deserves a raise... and maybe some help next time!

and the feeling that we got walking into the ceremony space at Black Canyon Inn. We really wanted to get married in the winter, so it was amazing to have a venue that allowed guests to be warm and comfortable, but with huge windows that captured the beauty of Estes Park! Our photos from during the ceremony look like a postcard with the large windows and incredible views behind! We really appreciated that Black Canyon was all-inclusive, making planning a wedding from the other side of the country much easier! The food at the venue is INCREDIBLE! We have had multiple guests tell us over and over that it was the best wedding food that they have ever had, and I couldn’t agree more! We went with a family style meal option, which allowed all of our guests to try two different proteins, and then have large bowls of passable sides! It made the dinner feel so much like a dinner party full of friends, passing food and enjoying each other’s company. When we went to our tasting (which was beautifully coordinated and planned) we were nervous about the quality of the food given some of the previous wedding food we have had, but our fears were instantly squashed and the chef at Black Canyon made sure everything was perfect on the day of the wedding. Additionally, we had a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies, and Black Canyon was able to accommodate all of them. This meant the world to us knowing every guest would get to enjoy the meal! While Black Canyon provides a day of coordinator, we did feel like an additional outside coordinator was necessary to put all of the final details together in the way that we wanted. Our outside coordinator did everything from putting out decorations, lighting candles, setting up the escort cards, setting up the photobooth, etc. that I don’t think the Black Canyon Coordinator would have done on top of the normal venue responsibilities. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend this venue over and over again!

windows in the ceremony space open, accordion style, to a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains giving your guests a unique photo opportunity. Downstairs the reception area is nice and big, we had tables to seat 100 people, high top cocktail tables, a 360 Photo Booth, live band + dance floor and it still felt spacious. Being able to enjoy the outside wrap around deck/patio with fire pits during the evening was amazing too. The food was amazing, and the staff was very accommodating with guest allergies. I would absolutely recommend this venue - I was very happy with the entire experience from planning, tastings/tours, to the day of. They made me feel fully taken care of.

The food was phenomenal! Every person came up to us to say that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The venue itself was flawless, the view is amazing and the set up is perfect. Everything you need is there and the staff is insanely helpful. I cannot say enough about how AMAZING Teresa is! She made sure everything went off without a hitch and was there for every question I had. Her expertise shined through with the recommendations she made and she was so chill and relaxed the entire time, it helped make us relaxed as well. If you're remotely considering this venue DO IT! They will make your wedding even more magical than you can dream of. Thank you!

truly the most perfect day. We had family fly in from the east and west coast, Brazil and France and they all said that it was the best wedding they have ever experienced. The meals for each guest were incredible, the staff were thoughtful and helpful, and the space just took your breath away. My husband and I felt so relaxed and focused on our guests because we knew and trusted that BCI was on it and doing everything to make sure we had the best time. The lodging on site was beautiful and one of the nicest places I’ve ever had the pleasure to stay. Our family that traveled in felt like they not only were attending a wedding but were also on a vacation. They woke up to sunrise colored mountains, elk, turkey, and changing Aspen trees in open living spaces to gather and spend meaningful time together. This venue was everything to us and I can’t say enough how smooth, professional, and beautiful it is!!

the venue is the perfect stunning "mountain chic".. 100/10 experience!

ictures. The staff (Corinne especially) were attentive to our needs and quick to respond politely. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for me in our wedding day! Thank you!

they were both so accommodating and checked in multiple times. One of the best surprises was that they boxed up the rest of our meal, late night food and cake for us at the end of the night to enjoy together at our condo. I highly recommend staying at the venue’s property too! Everything was so easy with them, as they included the chairs, tables, silverware, drink ware, staff and etc.. My husband and I are so very happy that we chose Black Canyon Inn Boulders location! ❤️

a few issues with keys and check in, but nothing that would make me not want to recommend this venue. Terisa was our day of coordinator and did a killer job keeping us on track and wrangling our vendors when needed. I couldn't imagine having my wedding anywhere else.

s in CO. After perusing some of the venues he suggested, The Boulders @ Black Canyon Inn was the only one we really gravitated toward. That night, I sent out an e-mail about scheduling a venue tour and immediately received a response from Corinne which was very exciting because this was the first step in our planning process! Throughout all of our e-mailing/texting, Corinne was warm and approachable. She was prompt in her communication and was open and willing to help answer any and all questions I had leading up to the big day. She never made me feel like a question was a silly one which I greatly appreciated! During our final check-in two weeks before the wedding, I had a list of things I wanted to go over with Corinne and she took every single topic in stride and took avid notes which I appreciated because I operate the same way. She made us feel prepared and relaxed as we moved into the final sprint to the finish line. Outside of all of the pre-planning details, Corinne also dropped our guests' goody bags in their rooms, guided our families during the rehearsal, and was one of the last people I saw before walking down the aisle. If I were to give some constructive criticism of the venue, I would say that the wedding tasting was a bit chaotic. I knew it wasn't going to be an intimate tasting but I didn't realize the space would be teeming with other couples and their families. For the amount of people who were there, it was difficult to get all of our questions answered since there were only a handful of wedding team members. We ended up leaving before all of our questions were answered because decision fatigue + long periods of waiting for a team member = exhausting. My other note would be that the dates in the contract didn't always line up with deadlines we were provided via e-mail. If anything, the venue was more relaxed than their contract indicated but double check deadline dates and reach out with any questions like I did. I took the contract very literally but that wasn't necessary for every deadline. Corinne was an integral part of our experience but I would be remiss to skip over the STUNNING views and lodging that Black Canyon has. Our families were in absolute awe and our photographer was able to capture moments that we will relish forever. The venue and property felt like a literal dream and we are all still talking about it! Many guests stayed in the hotel suites (they were able to hold 6 of them for us) while others stayed in the condos on the property. The hotel suites were PRISTINE and some of them even include fireplaces and balconies (check to see before you choose yours!). All in all, we highly recommend Black Canyon Inn to any couple seeking a venue. It's a true gem. Other details for your reference: 30 guests, street tacos + beer/wine for the guys, biscuit board + mimosas for ladies (order more than you think you will need), charcuterie board for cocktail hour, Mount Meeker drink package, plated meals, photographer - Taylor Atkinson Photography, florist - Brigitte @ Floral Design of Europe Inc., makeup - Traci @ Bella Capelli, emcee - our brother-in-law, officiant - my 17 year old brother (SO GLAD WE DID THIS!), cake - family friend

s perfect. We had fun with the staff who seemed to really enjoy our event. Can’t recommend this enough!!

end it was the perfect day. However, our day would not have been made possible without the 3 ladies that were there for us throughout the journey: Kim, Terisa, and Lexie. The team was amazing, the food was DELICIOUS, and the venue was beautiful. I am so so glad that we picked this place when searching for venues.

ll you, that view was gorgeous! The food was delicious at the reception. Lexie was wonderful working with us and made the day of my wedding so much easier! She was able to work with my schedule and was understanding of my needs (as I am coming from Texas). Lexie worked and communicated with my wedding planner to give me the wedding of my dreams. If you have a wedding there, you definitely need to work with her! That being said, there were a few issues I wanted to bring up. We had issues with workers accusing my husband and his friends of smoking while they were getting ready, which none of them were smoking nor do they smoke. The other issue is one of the groomsmen asked for a coffee, to which the bartender said “no” and he was clearly making and drinking coffee in front of the groomsman. We finally talked to a manager and we were able to get the issue resolved. There was also an issue of threatening to kick off one of the groomsmen off the property, as he brought a closed bottle of liquor as a gift (not to drink while we were on the property). While I understand there are rules and guidelines, there are better ways to handle these situations. There were also issues with the hotel/rental stay of the wedding, but that has nothing to do with the venue (my advice though is to be cautious of the hotel management). Overall, I am very pleased and would recommend having your wedding in The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn.

gone more smoothly. We were married at the Pavillion and the view was breathtaking! No need for decorations, the back drop is everything! We also had our reception at the Homestead. The Kitchen did an awesome job with our food, everything was delicious. We loved it! We would definitely recommend this place to others! Thank you for making our day extra special 💗

of the surrounding mountains. What stands out more however is the people behind the scenes. They provide their own catering and a wedding coordinator. Both are bar none. Lexi ensured everything was organized and any questions we had answered. The catering team provided excellent food and perfect service. We couldn't be happier and have the absolute highest recommendation to anyone looking to have a mountain wedding. They made our day perfect.

decorations were required for our reception. The fact that the wedding package includes linens and place settings was really nice, so we didn't have to deal with that separately. The upstairs loft created a perfect grand entrance after our cocktail hour. The pond with bridge and the rest of the grounds were ideal for photos. THE FOOD/BAR: Several of our guests commented that it was the best wedding food that they had ever had, including local game (yes, elk). The venue accommodated our guests' dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, non-dairy, and gluten-free. Our specialty drinks were fantastic and the bartenders were friendly. COORDINATION/COMMUNICATION: Terisa was our primary contact. She was very accommodating with all of our questions and requests leading up to the big day (including having live raptors from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program at our cocktail hour!). Having someone to greet and coordinate with all of our other vendors was super helpful and took a huge load off of us. Our rehearsal was the day before our wedding, and it was very helpful and informative. Sometimes it took Terisa a little while to respond via email (several days), but we understand that fall 2021 was an insanely busy wedding season given all the wedding postponed from 2020 (including ours), so we are certain she was juggling a zillion things and expect that the slow response time is anomalous for this year. FLEXIBILITY: This may no longer be true given the changing conditions, but we were thrilled that we had several options to postpone to fall 2021 from fall 2020 without any penalties due to the pandemic. The venue was super accommodating and flexible. We chose to postpone, but we could have also reduced to ceremony-only or canceled altogether.