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Purgatory Resort Weddings
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory Resort is the perfect setting for your dream mountain wedding. With 360 degrees of spectacular views any time of year, there are many options to design your most memorable day. From simple to luxurious, our wedding experts will help you create an event that is uniquely yours. With stunning views, incredible venues, fine cuisine, and resort amenities, Purgatory Resort provides the ideal location to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Our event spaces
Purgy’s Reception Venue
The Perfect Place to Celebrate
Is located slopeside at the Base Area, just steps away from Lift 1. Purgy’s is a popular choice for your alpine reception and pairs perfectly with the Paradise, Boyce, or Engineer Ceremony sites. The practically floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the Purgatory Resort slopes and the outdoor Patio with a firepit offers a nice spot for appetizers and pre-dinner mingling.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
The Paradise Ceremony
Gorgeous mountain venue, located outdoors under the wide open Colorado sky with rustic log benches for guest seating.
Gorgeous mountain venue, located outdoors under the wide open Colorado sky with rustic log benches for guest seating. The sweeping views of the stunning Needles Mountains (some of Colorado’s most jagged and spectacular peaks) make this a favorite photo spot year-round.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
Included in this room:
Guests can access this mountain-top site from July through September via a scenic chairlift ride with breathtaking views of the majestic San Juans. A walking path travels to the site (limited seating available via shuttle). Guests also ride the chairlift to return to the base area where they find themselves steps away from Purgy’s Reception Venue.
The Boyce Ceremony Site
Romantic Woodland Escape
Available mid-June through mid-October, the Boyce Ceremony Site is tucked among Aspens and Tall Pines with a view of the Needles Range. This outdoor venue is a romantic woodland escape that seats up to 100 on white folding chairs. Guests access the site via a 7-minute shuttle ride from the Purgatory Resort arrival court—the ceremony site pairs with the Purgy’s or DMI Reception Venues.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
The Engineer Ceremony Site
Dreamy Alpine Meadow
Situated in a grassy meadow surrounded by Aspens and Tall Pines with a view of the majestic Engineer Mountain in the distance. This lovely outdoor venue features white folding chairs for guest seating and is accessible via a 7-minute shuttle ride from Purgatory Resort Arrival Court. The ceremony site pairs with the Purgy’s or DMI Reception Venues and is available mid-June through mid-October.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
Purgy’s Reception Venue
The Perfect Place to Celebrate
Is located slopeside at the Base Area, just steps away from Lift 1. Purgy’s is a popular choice for your alpine reception and pairs perfectly with the Paradise, Boyce, or Engineer Ceremony sites. The practically floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the Purgatory Resort slopes and the outdoor Patio with a firepit offers a nice spot for appetizers and pre-dinner mingling.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
The Paradise Ceremony
Gorgeous mountain venue, located outdoors under the wide open Colorado sky with rustic log benches for guest seating.
Gorgeous mountain venue, located outdoors under the wide open Colorado sky with rustic log benches for guest seating. The sweeping views of the stunning Needles Mountains (some of Colorado’s most jagged and spectacular peaks) make this a favorite photo spot year-round.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
Included in this room:
Guests can access this mountain-top site from July through September via a scenic chairlift ride with breathtaking views of the majestic San Juans. A walking path travels to the site (limited seating available via shuttle). Guests also ride the chairlift to return to the base area where they find themselves steps away from Purgy’s Reception Venue.
The Boyce Ceremony Site
Romantic Woodland Escape
Available mid-June through mid-October, the Boyce Ceremony Site is tucked among Aspens and Tall Pines with a view of the Needles Range. This outdoor venue is a romantic woodland escape that seats up to 100 on white folding chairs. Guests access the site via a 7-minute shuttle ride from the Purgatory Resort arrival court—the ceremony site pairs with the Purgy’s or DMI Reception Venues.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
The Engineer Ceremony Site
Dreamy Alpine Meadow
Situated in a grassy meadow surrounded by Aspens and Tall Pines with a view of the majestic Engineer Mountain in the distance. This lovely outdoor venue features white folding chairs for guest seating and is accessible via a 7-minute shuttle ride from Purgatory Resort Arrival Court. The ceremony site pairs with the Purgy’s or DMI Reception Venues and is available mid-June through mid-October.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Cozy and Luxurious”
Available services that can be provided by Purgatory Resort Weddings
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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