Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

at our wedding was. Highly, highly recommend!

e 29th!). Needless to say, this was something we had not anticipated. Meredith, Havila and the entire mountain staff came up with creative solutions, ensured our guests were taken care of and executed our day flawlessly. Their open and responsive communication was clutch and put me at ease during the final weeks. I could not have asked for anything more!

ep raving about the food - and having s'mores with firepits in lieu of a cake was memorable. A-Basin was already a special place to us because we had our first date there...and now will be part of our lives forever.

king the lift to the ceremony and reception site, and we so enjoyed the privacy of having the lodge at the top of the mountain all to ourselves all night! 10/10 would recommend for a dream mountain wedding.

e entire A Basin staff did an incredible job from start to finish and made everything flow seamlessly. Our guests loved taking the chairlift to and from Black Mountain Lodge and would not stop commenting on the beauty of the venue.

ealt with Meredith at first and she was so kind and fun when we met her, she gave us all of the information we needed to officially book the venue. Then closer to the wedding, we dealt with Havila for all things wedding day and she absolutely blew us away with how involved she was with the entire process. From table arrangements to how exactly our flower girls would get off the lift and down the aisle, Havila made our day run without any wrinkles! She not only answered all of our questions, but was also there for our families and accommodated them in every way she could. The rest of the staff was also accommodating-- they even drove all of our guests' strollers up the mountain for their little ones! I was amazed with how little I worried/stressed that day, because the BML staff took care of every detail. We ha the most amazing experience with them-- we wish we could throw another party up there! :)

te best day ever, best location, and most amazing staff. We booked this place before even seeing it in person, and it did not disappoint one bit! I wouldn't have changed a thing about our wedding. The food was amazing, views were great, amazing staff clearing plates quickly, etc. Overall a really awesome experience, I wish I could do the wedding over a million times. Thank you!

ddings. She answered all questions no matter how insignificant and responded to emails in a timely matter. The venue is amazing and we received so many compliments on the amazing food, the day-of staff, the chairlift ride, and the views. We even had friends decide to get married there this March! We had the wedding of our dreams and we cannot recommend Black Mountain Lodge enough! THANK YOU!

is absolutely amazing!

r in vendors/venue/and staff, and Meredith and Havila completely went above and beyond. They were extremely quick to respond to my (many) emails, and were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We didn't get lucky with great weather the day of, but Meredith, Havila and the whole staff were incredible. Meredith watched radars, Havila directed guests to move the ceremony inside, the staff passed out ponchos as guests got on the chairlift, and my now husband and I had complete control on whether we moved the ceremony indoors, kept it outside, took the chairlift, or were driven up. The staff at ABasin made us feel extremely comfortable no matter what we decided. There couldn't be a more beautiful setting for a wedding, and a rainy chairlift ride made for a good story for our guests :) The vendors they recommended were INCREDIBLE, we couldn't have been happier with our shuttle company (Fresh Tracks), photographer (Ashleigh Miller), or musicians/DJ (Drew Reges). Overall, you will be extremely happy if you have your wedding at ABasin and will start your married life on a GREAT foot ;) THANK YOU to ABasin for creating and supporting the greatest event we could have ever imagined!

ng food, a fun chairlift ride, and a beautiful view. I tried to "shop" other places, and no place compared to A-basin in regards to value and beauty!

r wedding venues. Meredith, Havila, and the staff at A-Basin are wonderful and very supportive and accommodating throughout the entire process. They are dedicated to making the wedding feel like your day, making sure we had drinks, food, and that everything was going accordingly to plan. We couldn't have asked to work with a more organized, professional, and compassionate group of individuals.

e. You forget that people aren't used to that environment! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Meredith was always available to us and worked through some minor issues with us with our attendee list. Rehearsal was super smooth and Meredith rolled with everything. Its easy to get stressed as the Bride and Groom and to see her not stressed was comforting. She clearly explained what needed to still happen between rehearsal and wedding and exactly when it needed to happen. If she didn't need to communicate with us, and could deal with a friend or vendor, she did. That helped removing additional stress. Day of was great. The venue was immaculate. The staff, doing I believe their 2nd wedding of the season was amazing. Thank you, Mary!!! The food was exactly as we requested and they dealt with some dietary restrictions with ease. Our vendors were in constant contact and everything was set up easily. I don't think we asked of anything out of the ordinary on the day of the wedding but it was nice to know that if we did, Meredith and Mary, and their teams would have bent over backwards to help us. We still have friends commenting on how amazing the venue and views were. What else can I say? The star rating is accurate, "Wow, the best ever!" We looked at other options the experience was really what was most important to us. BML checked off all the boxes and gave us a memory that will last for ever for the two of us and for all of our friends and family. I would recommend BML to anyone looking for a real mountain top wedding, and I'll gladly attend!

about making my day perfect. Meredith worked with us to make sure we got everything we wanted within our budget. For dinner went with the BBQ and people were coming up to me all night saying how good the food was. On the day of the wedding I felt like the A Basin staff really went above and beyond. They were highly organized and everything was right on time. The little details matter and A Basin has those covered. They even made sure to make me a plate of appetizers when I was too busy taking photos to eat. Wish I could relive my wedding day at A Basin over and over again!

resorts and A Basin was much more affordable as well. I would have changed nothing about our big day.

ss. Truly was the best day for us!

e got that and so much more! First - it's affordable (in wedding terms). They were very flexible with us to help cut costs on our food and drink menu, and provided a helpful payment plan. Second - it's tasteful! From the incredible food and the service (throughout planning and the day of) to the views and experience, everything exceeded our expectations and impressed our guests. Third - it's personal. Your wedding is the only wedding at Abasin that day. You can work on a custom table plan with your wedding planner and spend time setting up the venue just how you like. Meredith and Havila were very quick to answer emails and phone calls, and even called me to check in and see what I needed help with. They were very patient with my million and one questions and were always happy and helpful! Lastly - We truly had the wedding of our dreams and I cannot say enough great things about the venue and amazing staff. THANK YOU!

me and answered all of my calls so quickly. We were able to customize our wedding to what we envisioned for our day. Throughout the day of my dream wedding Meredith kept everything running so smoothly, I did not have to stress at all. The second my ceremony was done and I walked back down the aisle and there was Meredith with my glass of champagne, a small detail I would never have thought about. The staff at A-Basin treated us like family and I cannot speak of them highly enough. If I had to do it all again I wouldn't change one thing about my wedding day. All of my friends and family could not look away from the amazing scenery and had nothing but good feedback about the food, chairlift, and staff. Book Black Mountain Lodge at A-Basin. You will not regret it!

throughout the ski season. Through our planning process over the last year and some months -- Meredith and Havila emailed us, called us, and met with us several times to ensure all bases were covered and all of our needs were tended to. They were able to accommodate so many of our requests, truly allowing us to customize our event! Havila even attended our rehearsal dinner offsite in Keystone to ensure our bridal party was informed and prepared to take the ski lift up as a part of our "aisle". From Meredith and Havila, to the excellent food prepared by the tending Chef, to the lifties and waitstaff -- every person we came in contact with was pleasant and helpful. Now if only we could get married there all over again!!!

time as we live sort of far, she was able to help us get everything most via email. The venue is TO DIE FOR. It is THE MOST BREATHTAKING views and you definitely get the most bang for your buck at this venue. The experience of riding up to the venue on the ski lift was the most memorable thing for our guests. The food was top notch and I got so many compliments from guests that it was the best wedding food they had had and the best wedding they had ever been to. I cannot say enough about Meredith- she made sure my dreams came true down to timing of music, working with us to decorate, and answering ALL of our questions. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to everyone wanting a true mountain experience. -Megan and Kane Hamilton

start to finish and was a huge help to me as I started panicking closer to the date. I cannot speak more highly of the entire A-Basin staff.

ing part of the package as she made everything easy and fun!

ng, loved the chairlift, the staff was warm and attentive, and the food was truly amazing! From the very beginning Meredith made us feel so well taken care of. She was professional, engaging and patient with us through our decision making process, we can't thank her enough! Chef Chris Rybak prepped an incredible menu, and his staff executed it perfectly. The serving staff made us feel so well taken care of...amazing. If you're looking for a true mountain experience, this is your place.

le, caring, and patient throughout the process and helped us create a day that none of our guests will ever forget. The location is gorgeous, the food is sublime, and the staff were helpful and gracious. I would highly recommend Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin to anyone that is looking for a mountain wedding location. This venue is a hidden gem compared to all of the other big resorts. Huge thank you to Meredith for all of her hard work and for helping to make our wedding unforgettable and perfect!

eived to be insurmountable health issues. Much to my delight Meredith responded quickly with many helpful suggestions. The day of the wedding Steffany along with many staff members made a van full of challenged seniors feel comfortable and welcome. All this while managing inclement weather, guests from sea level and family pet.

A Basin is our home and it was perfect to get to share it with all of our friends and family without having to worry about a thing!

states), and your wedding is the ONLY WEDDING that day!! Not to mention the best star viewing on the chairlift down at the end of the reception. Meredith is also an amazing coordinator, she handles all your questions and concerns from day one and takes a lot of the stress off the couple. Perfect venue for those who love the outdoors and want something a little more intimate and special.

ed, Meredith was extremely helpful in working out the logistics and enduring us that she would make sure everything ran smoothly - and it did! My husband and I love to ski at A Basin, so the location was personal to us. For all of our out of town family and friends, the mountains were breathtaking and it was so much fun to ride the chairlift up to the venue and back down at the end of the night. There was also alternate transportation for elderly guests. The food was awesome- we did tacos and it was a hit! Another fun part of getting married at A basin is that your "tasting" is getting to go for free to one of their snowshoe dinners- which are so much fun! The scenery, food, efficiency and friendliness of the staff, and perfect amount of space at the venue for dancing all contributed to an amazing night. So many guests have told us that this was the most unique, beautiful and fun wedding they've ever been too and I couldn't agree more as the bride :)

lly Meredith are amazing and so professional. We loved every minute of our wedding. The actual fee to book the place is extraordinarily affordable at only $3000. The food and booze can add up quickly but Meredith is great and honest about helping you stay within a budget and make the day work for you and what you want. There are options for all budgets big and small in terms of food and alcohol. Can't recommend this place enough!

wn at night. What really was the icing on the cake for us though was the great service. It started with Meredith who was the perfect combination of being laid back but also being very on top of EVERYTHING. She was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. The food was great (especially for the price) and the service was very good. Just a couple of words of caution. First, do not underestimate the effect of the altitude on out of town guests. We had many that did not do so well and wished we had thought about an oxygen bar or oxygen tanks. Second, make sure you are aware that CO law prohibits brining beer home after the wedding. We were short of the minimum and decided to make it up with extra beer that we thought we could bring home, but this turned out not to be the case. All in all though it was a fantastic experience and we highly recommend it. You simply cannot do better if you want a unique mountain wedding.

asked for anything more perfect. The weather was gorgeous, the food was delicious and the staff was incredible. I loved every minute of my experience with the staff at Black Mountain Lodge.

as missed. lots of the guests commented on how professional, prompt and attentive the staff was. The food was delicious. I could go on and on. I have nothing but really good things to say about the venue.

dn't eat, but the feedback we got on the quality and presentation of the food was great. Meredith also did an awesome job of keeping everything on track and I wasn't even aware if there were any issues.

uestions and always willing to help. Meredith was also invaluable on the day of our wedding. Chris, the chef, created a delicious buffet which can be difficult to do! He also made our wedding cake, one of the best carrot cakes we've had. I would recommend A-Basin to any couple wanting a mountain wedding in Colorado with any hesitation.

l the altitude, but it's worth it!

d in Colorado. Also, Meredith did a great job running the show during the rehearsal as well as the actual wedding day. Here are some of my thoughts and comments on the year leading up to the wedding: The customer service leading up to the wedding was a little bit disappointing. Now this may be the place for all of you 'no worries' people to get married, but if you are any sort of type A this is probably not your venue. A few reasons I say this: First reason being that their average response time to any sort of e-mail (and I like to put things in writing for legal purposes) was around a week or more. Really the shortest wait time being a day or so, most responses around a week or so, and some e-mails took two weeks or more to be answered. And when I asked what was taking so long I was told that there were 6 weddings ahead of me. Second issue here was that they were not very good at keeping their word. We had several instances where I had to "put my foot down" for lack of a better word. We were promised certain sized tables and linens, and they decided to change this on us about 7 weeks before the wedding, and then again a whole 2 days before the wedding. Again, if you're extremely 'whatever', this is probably your venue, but if you would be angry with them changing your linens from floor length to just below the table, 48 hours before your wedding, this is probably not your venue. They say it with a smile, but it really took me being very bridezilla to get them to eat the cost and get me what I was promised. A few other side notes, they do not do tastings.....so you will just have to trust that whatever dinner you end up ordering is good. Ours did turn out well but rarely will you find a wedding venue that won't let you taste the food you're going to buy from them....in mass quantities. We were offered to attend a dinner series for free but that won't necessarily be what you want to order for your wedding and they fill up very quickly. This website says they can accommodate 200 people. I think that's pretty generous. We had about 120 and the dance floor was tight. I would think anything over 150 in there would be very uncomfortable. Also, you have to take ALL of your trash down the mountain at the end of the night. This being flowers, any glassware, décor you don't want, etc. I was obviously not part of the clean up crew but family members did say this was...suprising.

ado but none as stunning as Arapahoe Basin.

y helpful and a great deal, especially considering the already affordable cost of the venue. Also, their head chef prepares AMAZING food. I still have guests talking to me about how great the food was at our wedding. I recommend checking out the venue to see if you think it would be a fit for you. If so, I wouldn't hesitate about the great team there that you'd get to work with to plan your wedding.

ack Mountain Lodge. Meredith (the wedding coordinator) is amazing, very accommodating and one of the nicest people I have met. She made it easy to plan a wedding from far away :) Chef Rybak's food was outstanding, and we had so many menus to choose from. We had the pleasure of meeting with him personally to talk about pricing and menu. The staff at BML create a very relaxed atmosphere, and I never felt rushed or nervous about the ceremony or reception. Many of our guests said this was the best, most refined wedding they have ever been to - and the most fun :) Not to mention, the pictures were amazing! Also, the ski lift is awesome to ride up to the mountain on! Our guests loved that! We were on a budget, and this was by far the best value. The food, the service, the views, everything was perfect.

staff was extremely helpful and did their best to make our day perfect. Meredith, the site coordinator, is extremely talented at her job and goes out of her way to make sure every little detail is perfect. She even fluffed out my train as I got off the ski lift! The food was delicious and many people said it was the best they had at a wedding in a long time. The ambiance was very relaxed so I wasn't nervous at all on my wedding day. It was also very nice to be so isolated and have the entire mountain to yourself. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride. As soon as we met Meredith and saw the site, we cancelled all our other site visits and knew right away this would be the perfect place for us.

rough Bella Planning and Design to Chris Rybak and Meredith Smith at Arapahoe Basin. From the first phone call to Chris, to the site inspection in March 2012, to the long distance (San Diego, CA) planning and many email and phone calls; every detail and request was met with the most genuine and sincere attention. Meredith and Chris were available and with us every step of the way, working side by side, with our wedding planner to ensure every detail was covered. Chris was excited and open to our desire to create our own menu from his many delicious options, offering our guests a “family style” dinner. It was AMAZING and we are still hearing about it a year+ later. It was, by far, the best food we have ever had at a wedding and all our guests shared the same sentiments. The one last wish my husband and I asked of Chris was to help us create individual cheesecakes to be shared at each table to include 4 different types of cheesecakes (plain, chocolate, caramel/sea salt and fresh berry). Not only did Chris welcome the request, he personally made every cheesecake (21 tables) and created and designed our wedding cake. It was absolutely perfect and again, the best cheesecakes we have ever eaten – his family recipe. My husband and I highly recommend Arapahoe Basin and Black Mountain Lodge for not only weddings but any special occasion you find a need to rent a mountain, ride a chairlift and completely surround yourself with the beauty Colorado has to offer. Thank you A-Basin, Chris and Meredith – we appreciate you bringing together all our requests and making our wedding the most amazing day ever!

ut of their way to ensure our ceremony and reception was perfect. We received many compliments from our guests regarding the "Best reception food we have ever eaten!", the service, cleanliness and overall atmosphere of our big day. There were no nerves for either of us on this day- we new everything was in great hands. Meredith worked with all the vendors and made sure everything went according to plan. From the bottom of our hearts- we are so very grateful to Chris & Meredith for making our wedding a dream come true.

an experience of a life time. I 100% recommend this venue for any wedding. Good luck!

eate the wedding of our dreams. Our wedding guests were mostly from the east and west coasts and enjoyed the unique experience. Chris' food was so delicious! The major drawback is that the weather can be unpredictable. There was a huge hail storm so that our rehearsal was cancelled. Luckily, there was an hour of clear weather on our wedding day so the guests could go up in the chairlift to Black Mtn Lodge. It would have been disappointing for the guests to have been shuttled up. Our ceremony ended up indoors, but with the huge windows, our guests could still appreciate the majestic view.