Romance on the River
The SteamPlant Event Center is a stylish, urban wedding venue in downtown Salida; bountiful public lands and trails surround CO. Salida and attract tourists who enjoy everything from horseback riding to flyfishing. The renovated 1887 steam power plant retains its architectural beauty while exuding a chic atmosphere. The cobblestone plaza on the banks of the Arkansas River is our most popular ceremony site. The urban SteamPlant façade provides an interesting contrast to a natural backdrop of rushing water and cottonwood trees. Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering space or a large room to host hundreds of guests, this venue could be perfect for your special celebration. Couples can host an unforgettable wedding at the newly renovated space, which offers incredible views of the Arkansas River.
This venue evokes feelings of elegance in a highly sophisticated atmosphere. The property boasts breathtaking surroundings where couples and their guests can celebrate the wedding of their dreams. The refurbished ballroom, with its century-old, exposed brick walls, natural hardwood floors, and 30-foot ceilings, is the perfect canvas for couples to decorate. For dining and receptions, it seats up to 200 guests, has full banquet facilities, and overlooks our picturesque plaza alongside the river. On warm evenings, many cocktail hours and receptions extend onto the plaza for drinks, dining, and dancing under a canopy of stars. The grounds include a 200-seat theater, several art galleries, and boutique convention space with fully equipped conference rooms. Each is linked by a cobblestone walkway that stretches to the banks of the river and is surrounded by stunning views of the Rocky Mountains.
The SteamPlant Event Center offers a comprehensive package for couples celebrating their special day at this charming venue. The bundle includes set-up and cleanup services, furniture rentals, ceremony rehearsals, and more. Signature drinks, liquors, and wines will be served by highly-trained bartenders. Their on-site wedding coordinators have the expertise, taste, and energy to create a custom event for any occasion, from small down-home affairs to elegant extravaganzas.
What You'll Love About SteamPlant Event Center:
Couples found the space to be a lovely "blank canvas" for creating an event that suits them. They also appreciated the attentive, helpful staff and delicious food. Check out the review section for more information.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Up to 200
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Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Mountain
Trees
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Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
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4.5
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Anna E
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3.0
9/26/2018
The SteamPlant is truly a beautiful venue, and Salida a wonderful town to get married in. Our decoration and flowers were pretty minimal, because the space itself is so lovely. That said, it was challenging to our plan our wedding remotely (from Denver). Our coordinator left two weeks before our wedding without alerting us, and without filling in the person who took her place. Our backup coordinator did the best she could, but it was definitely an added stress that we could have done without. Additionally, we had some serious AV problems. There were delays in our music walking down the aisle, the wrong song was played for the recessional, and the speaker inside was blown during the reception. Email and phone communications were also not very timely. While the space fit our vision beautifully, there were some problematic logistical snags that surprised us.
katie F
5.0
6/27/2018
The Steamplant in Salida is a wonderful place to get married! Right in the middle of town and on the river! We made a weekend getaway out of it, with all of our family and friends. It was a blast. Toni was our wedding coordinator. She was so helpful with planning leading up to the day, was their for every step, and made sure everything went smooth the day of. If your looking for a place to get married in the mountains of Colorado, THIS is the place. Plus you don’t have to pay the big mountain resort prices.
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Leia W
5.0
10/07/2016
Amazing venue and incredible staff. The location in downtown Salida is perfect so guests can walk there and then to bars after if they want to. The staff went out of their way to accommodate all of my requests and my mom and mother in-law's requests. Depending what you want to do this is more of a diy venue.
Shea G
5.0
9/26/2013
We had our wedding outside at the pavilion on August 31st and the reception was inside. The staff was very helpful and flexible with all of our requests. It was a beautiful and affordable venue that I would recommend to anyone!
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