Luxury Barn Wedding Venue with Lodging

Endless Mountain Views, No Mountain Hassles

Wedding ceremony setup on the lawn at River Fort Ranch, Northern Colorado’s premier rustic venue for romantic and memorable celebrations.

A Unique Colorado Wedding Experience

At River Fort Ranch, you get the best of everything—flexible ceremony and reception areas, comfortable onsite lodging, and personalized event experiences—all in an authentic Colorado ranch setting. 

Our luxury barn wedding venue and beautiful outdoor wedding venue spaces provide ample opportunities to host different parts of your event in unique settings. Whether you’re saying “I do” in the Cottonwood Grove, dancing the night away inside the Legacy Barn, or enjoying taking in the sunset atop our historic fort, you’ll find stunning photography opportunities at every turn. Best of all, our pricing includes 40+ event inclusions that often incur extra charges at other venues.

Just a short drive from Denver International Airport, our unique private event venue offers ADA accessible event spaces and parking with no altitude adjustments, curfews, or noise limits. It’s your wedding and your vision — we make it effortless.

A bride and groom walking arm in arm through a grassy field with cows grazing around them, with a cloudy sky overhead.
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Luxury Barn Wedding Venue - The Legacy Barn

Our Legacy Barn is often considered the best luxury barn wedding venue in northern Colorado, featuring 3,264 sq. ft. of western charm and modern comfort. Lit with charming Edison lights, this inviting space is ideal for indoor wedding receptions, offering room for up to 200 guests. You’ll find everything you need to bring this space to life: a built-in sound system, large projector screen, and lively dance floor. Simply step outside to enjoy sweeping Rocky Mountain views that span all the way to Longs Peak, or enjoy the outdoor bar and cozy firepit with your guests.

3,264 square feet

Up to 200 guests

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Indoor-outdoor, heated

Historical Wedding Venue - Whispering Lights Courtyard

This secluded 2,500 sq. ft. courtyard at the heart of the River Fort Ranch Lodge creates one of the most unique historical wedding venues in Colorado, with space for up to 150 guests. Featuring glowing Edison lights, a convenient courtyard bar, and access to a spacious 5,000 sq. ft. upper deck, it’s an ideal location for an outdoor wedding reception, intimate wedding ceremony or lively rehearsal dinner. Be sure to catch the incredible sunset views and photo opportunities from the Heaven’s Whisper Overlook on the upper deck!

2,500 square feet for courtyard

5,000 square feet on upper deck

Up to 150 guests

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Edison lighting, open air, courtyard bar

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Outdoor Wedding Venue - The Cottonwood Grove

Set on two acres of lush greenery and surrounded by 30+ mature trees, the Cottonwood Grove is a beautiful outdoor wedding venue in northern Colorado. This tranquil spot sits beside a quiet riverside meadow with breathtaking views, creating an elegant natural backdrop for your vows. Located only steps from the Fort Lodge, it’s an intimate and scenic space, perfect for outdoor weddings with up to 200 guests (or more).

Up to 200+ guests

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30+ cottonwood trees lining manicured grounds and views of the river and Rocky Mountains

2 acres

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Bridal Suites - Cache La Poudre & South Platte Suites

Get ready in comfort and style inside our dedicated bridal and groom wedding preparation suites. These private suites with bathrooms allow each side of your wedding party to prepare separately while accessing a shared kitchen and lounge area—with no direct line of sight between. Included in your River Fort Ranch wedding price, these luxury spaces are perfect for getting ready and relaxing before a seamless transition into your wedding celebration.

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  • — Belen C.

    We were blessed with the opportunity to have our wedding here at River Fort Ranch back in May. What a beautiful 3 day celebration we had! From the moment we arrived, the staff immediately made sure we had everything we needed to settle in and get ourselves and all of our guests comfortable. I was the bride so I got extra spoiled with the bridal suite with a huge bed with fluffy blankets, a claw foot tub with everything I could need to take a long soak. All of the common areas were large enough to host our guests of 30 people staying with us at the fort for the weekend plus more! We couldn’t have asked for a better turn out to the most magical weekend ever. I want to go back and do it all over again!!

  • — Bernadette W.

    BEST VENUE EVER! My husband and I had our wedding at the Fort this weekend and Cindy was exceptional, kind, and so easy to work with. She really took care of us and went above and beyond to make our day special. The whole staff was amazing and the venue is always so well-kept and absolutely stunning! You definitely get a bang for your buck at the Fort. 10/10 recommend

  • — Marilyn M.

    My husband and I attended his Godson's wedding at the River Fort Ranch in May. It was a perfect venue for a wedding weekend with a large, lively group of all ages – including toddlers, kids, lots of young people, and "mature" guests – all enjoying the beautiful location and hospitality. The setting has vast patios and green space with a river view, and the buildings are spacious and well-appointed in authentic Colorado western style. If you're looking for a great space for a special event, be sure to consider this one – it will exceed your expectations.