Top 8 Wedding Venues in Wyoming with Mountain Views
Are you looking for the best wedding venues in Wyoming with mountain views?
For those who are wildly in love and crave a touch of adventure.
My obsession with wedding photography was born out of my love for the unrivalled beauty of Wyoming's landscapes. As someone who lives the ranch life, I have a deep appreciation for the cowboy lifestyle it offers. By merging my love for photography, the great outdoors, and cowboy culture, I am committed to serving couples who share these passions. Be it a mountain wedding, a ceremony at a rustic Wyoming ranch, or a beautiful elopement, I promise to capture every magical moment. Let's tell your love story together in Wyoming's stunning backdrop!
Below I gathered a list of the top 8 wedding venues you need to consider to make your Wyoming wedding the best day ever! Each venue has its own unique characteristics from location, mountain views, accomodations, and experiences.
1. Diamond Cross Ranch - Moran, WY
Diamond Cross Ranch is recognized as the #1 wedding venue in Jackson Hole and one of the last historic family owned ranches in the area. . With wide open views of the Grand Tetons in the backdrop of all your wedding photos, you can enjoy the privacy and western setting that Diamond Cross offers. The ranch is yours to fully customize from decor to catering. With world class service, modern facilities, and indoor/outdoor options, the crew at the ranch will do whatever it takes to make your wedding day dreams come true!
One of the most unique experiences at Diamond Cross Ranch is there horse release as you say I do or walk down the aisle. Your guests will be so suprised and in love with the experience. It also adds a unique touch as you share in your first kiss with your spouse and creates for some beautiful photos with that western flair. After your ceremony, go roam around in the open meadows for your sunset photos with the Tetons in the background and horses around you if you wish. If you're lucky, you might even catch some elk, moose, deer, or bison in the distance. The ranch has been family owned since 1912 and they pride themselves in opening their gates up to you and helping you create a unique experience for you wedding!
The big red barn is where couples commonly host the reception and has everything you need. If you wish to dine and dance under the starry skies, large tents can be set up in the fields to provide a once in a lifetime experience. Amenities include bride's dressing room, tables, chairs, linens, outdoor lighting, venue set up and clean up, and more. Please note a wedding coordinator is required!
Pricing: $10,000 for ceremony and reception site and is all inclusive. For couples on a tighter budget, discounts are offered for off peak season.
https://www.diamondcrosswedding.com/
2. Brush Creek Ranch - Saratoga, WY
Celebrate your love on 30,000 private acres with the spirit of the American West at Brush Creek Ranch. As an all-inclusive western wedding destination, you can create a weekend wedding experience surrounded by your friends and family. Their luxury wedding venues, western guest accommodations, all-inclusive activities, farm-to-table cuisine, and breathtaking mountain views provide you endless inspiration to make your wedding stand above the rest. The all-inclusive wedding package includes: all guests accomodations, 3 gourmet meals per day, 2 activities per day, ceremony venue with seating, non alcoholic beverages upon arrival, tables, chairs, china and flatware, and exclusive use of our variety of unique dining venues, including Pioneer Kitchen, Trailhead Lodge, Creekside Dinner Camp, and Saddle Barn at the Farm at Brush Creek.
With a wide variety of indoor/outdoor locations, you can make your experience at Brush Creek Ranch completely customized to your tastes. If the weather is bad you won't need to worry. With a farm-to-table cuisine, you can enjoy a unique dining experience. Whether you love fresh fruits and vegetables, creamy craft cheeses from their goat herd, or perfectly marbled 100% American Wagyu beef they have you covered. Pair it with their locally grown wine for their Brush Creek Distillery for the perfect experience.
Brush Creek Ranch creates a luxury wedding experience from the moment you and your guests arrive. Be sure to inquire with them as their pricing greatly ranges depending on the number of guests. They don't offer single day full weddings. There's an elopement package for just you and your fiance to get married there but that is all, no guests.
Pricing: Elopement package: $3,000 (not including lodging) includes a private dinner for two.
All-inclusive weddings: Range from $78,000-$400,000 depending on number of guests. This includes 3 nights accomodation for your guests that you will have to decide to have your guests pay you back for or your gifting it to them. You can decide between 2-3 nights of accomodations and how much you want each guest to pay you back.
https://www.brushcreekranch.com/group-retreats/weddings
3. TA Ranch - Buffalo, WY
TA Ranch is an active cattle ranch located in Buffalo, WY with beautiful vies of the Big Horn Mountains. They offer a customized experience for their guests to help bring your vision to life. It's the perfect place to host your destination wedding. You have two options when you book the venue for your locations: The Cookhouse and The Roadhouse.
The Cookhouse is perfect for the small and intimate weddings with accomodations up to 100 guests. It's a historic building that gives that 1880s vibe and is available year round. The Roadhouse is an outdoor covered pavilion that can accomodate up to 400 guests. It's perfect for those grand weddings. It also includes a firepit and yard games. For weddings larger than 200 guests, there will be a fee.
Both locations include the ceremony site, tables, linens, and chairs. Your ceremony site can be customized to fit your vision. With. 8,000 acres to choose from it's up to you to find the perfect place to exchange your vows, whether it's an intimate setting or grand wedding. Rental options are available for florals and decor if you don't want to hassle with it. Set up of the florals and decor are included in the rental option. You just need to choose which style you like best. Farm scratch meals are catered for you wedding reception and/or rehearsal dinner. They have many options to choose from depending on taste and budget. You have a variety of bar options as well from open bar, cash bar, custom cocktails, and wine and champagne. The option is yours.
TA Ranch offers a unique experience in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming for you to create a unique experience for you and your guests. Be sure to send them an email to learn more.
Pricing: Please contact TA Ranch for the pricing info
https://www.taranch.com/weddings
4. Double Diamond X Ranch - Cody, WY
Double Diamond X Ranch is the premier wedding venue in Cody, WY with sweeping views of the Absaroka Mountain Range. Specializing in outdoor weekend weddings from May through October, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience. Your wedding includes exclusive us of the 4,200 sq. ft. Main Lodge, rustic Western Saloon, and the 3,700 sq. ft. Event Pavilion.
Hand-crafted blue pine tables are included along with seating for up to 150 guests for your ceremony and reception sites. You have the option for indoor or outdoor ceremony sites including river front options. You and your guests have access to fly fishing, hiking, and guest cabins all while surrounded by scenic, end of the road wilderness.
Cabin rental is an optional add on when you book your wedding. It's up to you if you and your guests want to stay on location. If you decide not to use some or any of the cabins, don't worry because they leave them vacant at no extra charge so you don't have to worry about wedding crashers. The saloon has both indoor/oudoor options and a wide selection of liquors. If they don't carry something you love, the ranch is willing to work with you to make sure you have it for your big day.
Double Diamond X Ranch is a premier venue in Cody for a good reason. They will provide you with an unforgettable experience with some of the most breathtaking mountain views. With only nature surrounding you, you won't have to worry about privacy and the noise of the city.
Pricing: A two-day event starts at $7,950 and typically involves arrival at 2 PM or later on Friday, and departure by 11 AM on Sunday. *Lodging is not included
https://www.ddxranchwyoming.com/weddings
5. Teton Cabins - Jackson Hole, WY
Teton Cabins is located on the famous Diamond Cross Ranch and combines rustic charm of the Old West with modern elegance. Specializing in intimate settings, Teton Cabins provides a setting and service that will take your breath away. With the Grand Tetons as the backdrop of your venue, Teton Cabins creates the most romantic setting for you to exchange your vows. With its rustic charm, yet chic decor, it's the perfect place to create your dream wedding day.
From your first look to your last dance, Teton Cabins provides every amenitiy that you will need on your big day. The Lodge is the perfect place to host your intimate rehearsal dinner and reception. The Cabins provide a luxurious stay for you and your guests throughout your wedding weekend. You can put your full trust in the Teton Cabins team to bring your wedding day vision to life.
Teton Cabins specialized in intimate weddings of 50 or fewer guests with tenting options and beautifully manicured lawns. With unrivaled views of the Grand Tetons, lush pastures, and grazing horses, Teton Cabins creates the perfect place to host the experience of a lifetime for you and your guests. Whether you're looking for a bohemian western wedding or luxurious black-tie affair, Teton Cabins is perfect for you.
Pricing: Weddings start at $10,000. Please contact them for more information
https://www.tetoncabins.com/host-your-wedding
6. Snake River Ranch - Wilson, WY
Snake River Ranch borders the Grand Teton National Park with open sweeping views of the mountains. The Snake River borders the property setting it in the perfect atmosphere for your wedding. The ranch is conveniently located near the Teton Village and twelve miles Northwest of Jackson.
Snake River Ranch offers a variety of ceremony site options for you to exchange your vows. From the banks of the Snake River, in the quiet of an aspen grove, or the peacefulness of an open meadow with a mountain backdrop, Snake River Ranch can make your ceremony dreams come true. With accomodations for up to 300 guests it's the perfect venue for large or intimate weddings.
Snake River Ranch does require you to have a wedding planner. The ranch only provides the location for your event. All other amenities are for you or your wedding planner to coordinate. Parking space is limited at the venue so all guests must be shuttled in by outside vendors. In case of inclement weather some couples use weather predictions to adjust their outdoor ceremony. You can't reschedule your date and no refunds are provided. Teton county requires all amplified noise to end at 9:59pm. This is when your wedding day ends and you have to say goodbye.
Snake River Ranch provides the perfect wedding day setting for the outdoor couple that wants those sweeping mountain views. With it being conveniently located close to Teton Village, you will have plenty of locations to accomodate your guests and explore Grand Teton National Park before or after your wedding day.
Pricing: Please contact the venue for all their pricing info
https://snakeriverranch.com/weddings-%26-events
7. Deerwood Ranch - Laramie, WY
Deerwood Ranch lies on a beautiful 4,700 acres within the Centennial Valley. Nestled between the Snowy Mountains and the Sheep Mountains you'll have sweeping views that will take your breath away! The Middle Fork River runs directly through the ranch helping to grow lush green pasutres where wild Wyoming horses roam the property and create that unique western charm.
Deerwood Ranch offers every amenity that you will need for your wedding from tables, chairs, a reception hall, 2 guest rooms, a bridal suite, and more. If you're seeking an overnight stay, a cozy cabin is nearby for a relaxing weekend getaway. Deerwood Ranch can accomodate up to 160 guests and offer hayrides to create a unique experience for you and your guests to enjoy.
The ranch offers a full weekend package that allows you to use their space from Friday at 9:00am through Sunday at 4:00pm. This allows you plenty of time to decorate your space and enjoy the property. You are in charge of decorations/set up, catering, music, alcohol, clean up, etc
Pricing: 0-100 Guests $7,500
100-160 Guests $10,000
Elopement package $3,500
For more pricing info visit their website below
8. Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole, WY
If you're a lover of the great outdoors and that fresh mountain air, Grand Teton National Park boasts the perfect place to exchange your vows. With limited permits being being accepted to keep the environment and wildlife in mind, you'll want to be on top of applying for your permit quickly. The park only accomodates small, intimate, undecorated ceremonies. You can apply for your ceremony site permit up to a year in advance and will be notified of your permit being accepted no less than 30 days before your ceremony. A non-refundable cost of $200 is required at the time of applying.
There are two type of wedding special use permits that you can apply for:
1. Reserved Site-Specific Ceremony Permits
2. Small Dispersed Ceremony Permits
Reserved site-specific ceremony permits are limited to 1 permit per location per day with a total of 60 allowed in each location per year. Ceremonies are limited to two hours with a set start time and end time.
Group size includes the ‘wedding party’, wedding guests including children, officiant, and photographer(s).
There are 6 site-specific ceremony locations that may be applied for:
1. Colter Bay Swim Beach – Group size limit of 40 people (Full for 2024)
2. Schwabacher Landing – Group size limit of 25 people (Full for 2024)
3. Mormon Row (North or South) – Group size limit of 40 people (North) or 25 people (South)
4. Mountain View Turnout – Group size limit of 25 people
5. Glacier View Turnout – Group size limit of 25 people
6. Snake River Overlook – Group size limit of 25 people
Small dispersed ceremony permits are limited to twelve or less people including all guests and vendors. Only one permit will be issued per location per day. A location may not be permitted if the activity will interfere with or prevent general visitor use or cause resource damage. Ceremony times are limited to one hour maximum with a specific start time and end time.
Applicant must provide a location description with coordinates and/or a satellite view map of the requested location.
Prohibited locations include:
1. Reserved Site-Specific Ceremony locations during Friday, May 10, 2024 to Sunday, October 20, 2024
2. The paved trails within and surrounding the Jenny Lake Visitor Plaza at South Jenny Lake, Jenny Lake Trail, and Jenny Lake Overlook
3. Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point
4. String Lake developed area and trail
5. Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
6. Concessioner land assignments (exception for weddings sold/catered by concessioners in assigned facilities in accordance with their contract)
7. Park partner facilities (e.g., Murie Ranch, Teton Science School)
8. Within proximity of places where weddings are being managed by a chapel or concessioner (e.g., the Chapel of the Transfiguration)
9. Park cemeteries
10. If a location is behind a gate, the permittee may have walking access but not vehicle access
11. Areas where there is high visitation during the requested period or potential for resource damage
To read more detailed information about getting married in Grand Teton National Park click here.
Final Thoughts
Wyoming has a vast array of mountainous venues that will transport you back in time to that wide open western frontier that your dreaming of. Whether you're wanting that rustic and elegant charm of a stunning ranch venue or to create an intimate setting within Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming won't disappoint you with its breathtaking views. So which venue or location within Grand Teton National Park are you dreaming of? I'd love to hear from you.
Send me an inquiry through my website and I will gladly begin to help you plan your dream wedding so we can capture those romantic and timeless wedding photos your daydreaming about.
https://www.marcushanenburg.com/
*Note not all photos in this blog post are mine.
