Welcome to Telluride Rentals, destination weddings and events! We are located in one of the most spectacular and romantic destination towns in the world: Telluride, Colorado. Telluride is nestled in a dramatic box canyon, amongst fourteen thousand foot snowy peaks, high in the San Juan Mountain range. Telluride is consistently rated in “Top Ten” surveys by leading publications such as Forbes, Conde Naste, Powder Magazine and Ski Magazine ranking for ski terrain, stunning natural beauty and easy living. There simply is no place in Colorado, and perhaps North America that can top the wild beauty and inviting, laid back lifestyle of Telluride.
Telluride is the perfect spot for weddings, family reunions, anniversaries, and corporate or family events. Because of its unmatched natural beauty and unlimited outdoor activities, Telluride remains one of the top picks for couples looking for a mountain wedding location. Telluride is small on numbers of people and square mileage but large on beauty, versatility, and sophistication. Please take a look at our unique town and see how we will quickly become your number one choice for your wedding or special occasion.
With so many unique and memorable options on offer, Telluride quickly becomes a bride and groom's top pick for their wedding destination. From the beautiful scenic backdrop of Bridal Veil Falls at the end of our box canyon, to the awe inspiring grandeur of the Mount Wilson Mountain Range, Telluride and it's surrounds boasts a treasure trove of unique offerings that will make your special day nothing short of spectacular. Telluride has a vast array of settings and venues that you can select to reflect your personal style on your special day. Whether you prefer something intimate and casual with close family and friends, or a large week long celebration with multiple events, we would like to help you create the wedding or special event you have always dreamed of.
The town of Telluride was a booming mining town at the turn of the 20th century. History abounds here and much is still visible today in our buildings, museums, and galleries. With our prestigious designation on the National Historic Register, the small town pulls each visitor into a time of prosperity and glamour. In contrast to the historic town of Telluride we also boast the Town of Mountain Village, located high on the ski mountain and just a short fifteen minute gondola ride connecting the two. The two towns compliment each other and offer the visiting guest numerous options for lodging, dining and activities. Telluride is now a mecca for outdoor adventure enthusiasts with skiing, mountain biking and hiking amongst the list of endless activities. It is also a cultural hotspot with a jam packed summer calendar of music, food and film festivals. By choosing Telluride as your wedding destination, you will have guests saying for years and years, “Remember so and so’s wedding in Telluride? It was the most fun and spectacular place in the world!”
Why is Telluride different than other mountain town’s for special events such as weddings?
For a great number of reasons... the number one reason is unmatched beauty anywhere in the United States. Whether you choose a winter or summer celebration, Telluride never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who are lucky enough to visit. Telluride is situated in a stunning box canyon, surrounded by fourteen thousand foot peaks featuring waterfalls, ski runs and endless hiking trails.
The next reason would be the incredible uniqueness and choice you have for ceremony sites, venues for rehearsal dinners, parties, and outdoor activities. Both winter and summer boasts activities that will make your guests want to be a part of your very special occasion. They will come not only for your wedding, but also because you have chosen a very exciting destination to tie the knot.
Many people who visit Telluride leave with the feeling that they have experienced something very unique – a little mountain town frozen in time. Telluride is the kind of place where nobody locks their doors, kids run around freely and lazy dogs line the sidewalks of Main Street, basking in the summer sun. With friendly locals and a relaxed pace, Telluride immediately feels like home to everyone who visits. It is a place that you will always come back to for years to come, bringing your family back to relive special memories.
Seasonal temps/ monthly averages & altitude
Telluride has an wonderful alpine mountain climate – our elevation at 8,750 ft (Telluride town) and 9,500 ft (Mountain Village) makes for comfortable summer days and cool nights. On a typical summer's day, temperatures hover in the mid 70's, with just 10% humidity. Telluride boasts an average 300 days of sunshine per year (and the constant smiles on local faces reflect this!).
Winter's in Telluride are typically cold and dry, but that sun just keeps on shining! Telluride average's 300 inches of snow each winter season. The high during a typical winter's day is usually in the 30's, with temperatures dropping into single digits at night. Temperatures can vary quite dramatically during the winter months.
The off season's (April/May & Oct/Nov) are usually the more quiet months. In the spring off season, the snow is melting and the temperatures are starting to warm up. In the fall off season, the trees turn to brilliant hues of yellow, gold and red. The weather can be a little unpredictable during these months – it can be beautiful and sunny, or it can snow. The off season can be a wonderful time to celebrate a special event in Telluride because there are less crowds, better availability, and you have a chance to experience a more local feel for the area.
How to get here
Getting to Telluride is easy. We are located in the south west corner of the state of Colorado. You can fly into Telluride airport, or Montrose airport which is 1.5hrs away. You can also fly into Durango or Grand Junction, and rent a car or book a shuttle for the 2hr drive. Telluride is 7 hours drive from Denver and Salt Lake City.
Local & Regional Attractions
You can rest assured that none of your guests will be left wondering what to do while they are visiting in the area. Telluride has something for absolutely everyone who visits. In the summer months guests can take their pick of outdoor activities – hiking, biking, rafting, fly fishing, four wheel driving, mushroom hunting, tennis, climbing, golf, horse back riding and aerial gliding. In winter, your guests can choose from alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cross country skiing, back country skiing, dog sledding, heli skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and ice climbing. If guests are not feeling so active, they can take in a movie or a show, or visit the fascinating Telluride Historical Museum which showcases Telluride's very colourful history. Telluride also has a very full schedule of music, food and film events throughout the year that may coincide with your special event.
Another highly recommended activity for guests is to take a scenic drive to one of the surrounding towns. The historic town of Ouray is located an hour away and is known as “The Switzerland of America”. Also set in a dramatic canyon, Ouray was the home to the prominent Native American Indian tribe of the South West. Today, Ouray is home to a world-renowned ice climbing park, and many hot springs. One of the smaller hot spring establishments, the Wiesbaden, has a vapour cave that Chief Ouray used to bathe in himself. A few hours drive from Telluride are some of America's most impressive National Parks. To the south is the Mesa Verde National Park, and to the west in the desert of Utah is Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is also just north of Montrose.
Whether you decide to explore the immediate area around Telluride, or take a trip further afield, this area is brimming with exciting and interesting things to do. Please allow our special events concierge to arrange your activities for you.
Have you always imagined your wedding being a simple, intimate affair with minimal fuss? We can package your special occasion to include as much, or as little as you would like for your celebration. Every wedding is different, and every bride and groom are unique in their style and preferences. From the location of your ceremony, to your guest list, your reception, the photographer and flowers, there are many details which are different for each couple. Call us to discuss ideas for your special day.
Telluride Rentals also has special offers for guests who return to us for subsequent events, such as family reunions and anniversaries. If you get married here in Telluride, we want you to be able to return over and over again, to relive the memories you have from this special place.
Here are some of the wedding package and planning offers available:
Plan #1 “Full Service ~ Hand Held” Wedding Coordination
This plan is for the couple who wishes to have ‘Carte-Blanche’ Wedding Planning from the very beginning until you’re off on your honeymoon
Plan #2 “Full Service ~ Side by Side” Wedding Planning
This plan provides the same full service as the above ‘Carte-Blanche.’ The only difference is the planner is not needed at every vendor meeting.
Plan #3 “Full Service ~ Down the Aisle” Wedding Planning
This plan provides Full~Service Planning for the couple who wishes to be more independent and attend most of their own vendor meetings.
Plan #4 “Finalize”
Wedding Planning
This plan is for the couple who planned their own event and wishes to retain a planner in the end to finalize their wedding plans.
A' la Carte
Additional special services you may choose to add to your plan or request as separate assistance.
By far the most important “element” in preparing to design a wedding is finding the perfect location for both the ceremony and the reception. However, finding the perfect venue for your special day can take time and work.
The location you select for your wedding sets the flair for your event, expresses your style as a couple and gives your guests a whisper of a hint about the wedding that they will be attending. From the moment they receive your first correspondence, be it the invitation or your save-the-date, when they discover the location, they also discover “a little bit of you!” We will help you find this special location and are able to give you many choices.
- Weddings in Churches
- Weddings at Major Resort Hotels
- Weddings in Private Homes
- Weddings on Mountain tops
- Garden Weddings
- Theme Weddings
- Weddings with Breathtaking Overviews
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Weddings at the Historical Museum & Other Unique Venues
Where should the the marriage license be signed/ picked up?
San Miguel County Clerk
305 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride CO 81435
970-728-3954
9am – 4.30pm, closed 12pm-1pm M-F.
Closed for holidays observed by San Miguel County
Residency Requirement in Colorado:
Neither one of you have to be a resident of Colorado.
c. Covenant Marriage Option: No.
How much does it cost?
Marriage license is $30. Cash Only. No Credit Cards or Checks Accepted.
Is there a waiting period?
There is no waiting period.
Documents required to get the license (e.g.: SS Card, Photo I.D.)?
In Colorado, you will need to bring government issued ID such as your drivers license, visa, passport, state or military ID. Bring your social security cards, too.
Blood Test:
No.
Previous Marriages:
Divorced persons must provide the approximate date of divorce and a location where the decree was issued. If the divorce occurred within 90 days of the request for a marriage license, a copy of the decree must also be present. https://www.usavital.com/vital/order.asp?aff=1064
Proxy Marriages:
Yes, but only if either the groom or bride cannot appear due to illness, is out of the state of Colorado, or incarcerated, he or she can obtain an absentee application. It must be notarized. Identification for the absent party must be provided by the other soon to be spouse when applying for the license. More information
Cousin Marriages:
Yes.
Common Law Marriages:
Yes. Colorado has recognized common law marriage as legal and binding since 1877, and is one of twelve states to do so. A common law marriage is established when the parties mutually consent to be husband and wife. Same sex marriage is currently not recognized in the State of Colorado. Common law marriage does not require any license, ceremony or documentation to be legal. Parties to a common law marriage are entitled to all rights, privileges and responsibilities of a legal and binding marriage. If the parties need documentation of a marriage, it is recommended that they file a signed, notarized affidavit, attesting to the marriage, with the county clerk and recorder in the county where they reside. This affidavit will be filed as a document, not as a marriage record. Only legal divorce or death of one of the parties may terminate common law marriage. More information
Affidavit of Common Law Marriages:
The following are the only two requirements for common law marriage:
i)The parties are free to enter into a marriage. Neither is married to another person.
ii)Both parties are of legal age (18). If between the ages of 16 and 18, they have obtained the appropriate parental or guardian consent.
The following are examples of what constitutes a common law marriage:
i)The parties hold themselves out to the public as husband and wife.
ii)Maintenance of a joint checking and/or savings account
iii)Joint ownership of property.
iv)Mutual financial support.
v)Filing of joint income tax returns.
vi)Registration as husband and wife on applications, leases, contracts, registers, etc.
vii)Use of the man's surname by the woman.
*Periods of cohabitation, without the aforementioned, do not constitute a common law marriage.
Same Sex Marriages:
No.
Under 18:
If you are 16 or 17, in Colorado you will need consent of both parents (or parent having legal custody), or guardian, or seek judicial approval. If you are under 16, a Judicial Court Order along with parental consent is necessary.
Ceremonies:
i)Couples themselves may solemnize their own marriage (Colorado Revised Statute 14-02-0109).
ii)Marriages can also be solemnized by judges, retired judges, magistrates, authorized public officials or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by a religious affiliation.
iii)Couples who solemnize their own marriage license, complete the bottom portion, both signing as the officiating party and as bride and groom.
iv)Although the couple may solemnize their own marriage, that does not mean a friend or relative can also solemnize their marriage. Clergy from out-of-state need not be registered in Colorado.
Licenses: The person solemnizing the marriage shall complete the marriage certificate form and forward it to the Clerk and Recorder's Office within sixty days after solemnizing. Any person who fails to forward the marriage certificate to the Clerk's office shall be required to pay a $20.00 late fee and an additional $5.00 late fee may be assessed for each additional day of failure up to a maximum of $50.00.
Validity of Marriage License:
License is valid in Colorado for 30 days.
Miscellaneous:
International guests will be considered legal and valid in your home country if it is performed in accordance with Colorado state law.
Copy of Marriage certificate:
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive
South Denver CO 80346-1530
Whether your wedding is for 20 guests or 200 guests, Telluride Rentals can manage the lodging for your entire party. Select several private homes close by to accommodate your wedding party. Our large private homes can accommodate up to 35 people each.
We can also coordinate hotel rooms at attractive group rates if you have a very large group.
Thank you so much Beth, you helped us immensely both prior to the wedding day and the day of. You are worth every penny and we could not have done it without you! - Carol Phagely, Mother of the bride
As I began to plan my wedding, I knew I needed a wedding planner with a lot of experience and insight. Beth was the obvious choice, as I knew of her business and have attended weddings she has been a part of. Beth understands a bride’s needs and listens to your vision for your wedding. She is full of great ideas and when surprises arise, Beth handles them with ease. Our big day went smoothly and everything fell into place perfectly thanks to Beth! We could not has asked for a better wedding planner, Beth is the best in the business! - Natalie & Barrett Miller
Apparently, I was one of 20'ish brides to get married on "the most popular wedding day" in September in Telluride. So to say that I felt very "lucky" to have scored the best wedding planner in Telluride, is an understatement. However, let me say a few things about LUCK. It will really help to drive home just how critical it was for me to have someone like Beth Hess, running the ship, because LUCK was NOT on our side. My fiance and I couldn't seem to get a break with the venue selection. When we finally secured what seemed to be the perfect reception location at a beautiful home in Mountain Village, the house SOLD six weeks before our wedding was to take place. And speaking of "getting a break", I actually broke my foot badly two days before our wedding! Imagine the utter disappointment in both situations! I can not even describe to you how critical it was that the venue situation get resolved…FAST. We had no Plan B. Beth fought for us tooth and nail. With a lot of negotiations and reassurances involved, largely thanks to Beth's efforts and "connections", the very generous new home owners honored our rental. Phew! Breaking my foot 24 hrs before 40 of our closest friends and family were to arrive, would surely lead to chaos, panic and the inevitable Bridezilla! But it didn't. Everything was so organized and under control. Beth left me with nothing to do but to sit, which is all I could do unfortunately, and relax and enjoy the people I loved the most! Beth was involved in every detail of our wedding. Looking back, that was the best decision I made. So luck was not on our side…but thankfully Beth Hess was! I still walked, or hobbled, down the aisle and married the man I love. Thank you Beth!- Christy
Telluride Rentals works closely with Beth Hess, Director of Telluride Weddings & Special Events, the premier wedding and event planning company in Telluride. Beth has over twenty years of special event and wedding planning experience in the Telluride area. Beth's intimate knowledge of all facets of wedding and event planning in the local area, as well lengthy experience in the lodging and guest services industry will undoubtedly make your special event a seamless, memorable occasion that you will remember forever.
Click here to view the official Telluride Wedding's & Special Events website.
Where do I start?
Call Telluride Rentals today and we will help you get the ball rolling. No idea is too big or too small. We can give you some different ideas so you can start planning your special event.
We want to come out to Telluride before the wedding, can you help us with a tour of accommodation/ceremony/reception venues?
We are more than happy to organise a special tour for you if you come out before your big event. Call us to discuss options, and we can arrange this in advance.
When is the best time to get married in Telluride?
Telluride is stunningly beautiful year round. The end of summer/early fall season (September & October) is probably the most popular time because it is shoulder season, the weather is nice, and availability is better. The summer is also a very popular time, because of the warmer weather and abundance of outdoor activities. There are also a lot of winter celebrations, because of the skiing and other snow related activities. It really just depends on what you prefer!
For a great number of reasons... the number one reason is unmatched beauty anywhere in the United States. Whether you choose a winter or summer celebration, Telluride never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who are lucky enough to visit. Telluride is situated in a stunning box canyon, surrounded by fourteen thousand foot peaks featuring waterfalls, ski runs and endless hiking trails. 
Getting to Telluride is easy. We are located in the south west corner of the state of Colorado. You can fly into Telluride airport, or Montrose airport which is 1.5hrs away. You can also fly into Durango or Grand Junction, and rent a car or book a shuttle for the 2hr drive. Telluride is 7 hours drive from Denver and Salt Lake City. 
Plan #3