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Aerial view of a sailcloth tent and ceremony benches on the Meadow beside the Taylor River
Harmels on the Taylor

Weddings and Events

2027 Wedding Guide

Photo by: Color and Beam

Bride and groom kissing under the Harmel's welcome gate
Photo by: Crystal Leffel

A Destination Wedding Venue in the Heart of the Rockies

To learn more, contact
[email protected]

Bride on the bank of the Taylor River with the groom on the rocks behind her
Photos by: KMac Photography

The Meadow

Located directly on the banks of the Taylor River, the Meadow is a completely customizable venue space surrounded by lush trees and gorgeous mountain scenery. The Meadow can accommodate up to 150 guests for both the ceremony and reception.

  • Saturday - $9,000
  • Friday & Sunday - $8,000
  • Monday-Thursday - $7,500
Guests watching a wedding ceremony under the pines
Sailcloth tent on the Meadow beside the Taylor River

Photos by: Ricki Scheef Photography

Aerial view of a wedding ceremony on the Meadow
Photo by: Color and Beam
Velvet settee, leather chairs and rugs under the pines at the Cookout Grounds

Cookout Grounds

The Cookout Grounds offer a rustic, intimate setting surrounded by cozy cabins and the natural beauty of the Colorado mountains. Gather around the fire pit under the stars, then celebrate with dinner, dancing and toasts beneath the open-air pavilion.

  • Saturday - $9,000
  • Friday & Sunday - $8,000
  • Monday-Thursday - $7,500
Guests at a table in front of a cabin, with the fire pit burning at the Cookout Grounds
Dinner table set on the lawn in front of the cabins

Photos by: Whitney Rae Photography

Wedding Pricing

Riverfront celebrations in the heart of the Colorado mountains

  • Saturday - $9,000
  • Friday & Sunday - $8,000
  • Monday-Thursday - $7,500

Pricing is for weddings over 30 guests.

  • Saturday - $5,000
  • Friday & Sunday - $4,000
  • Monday-Thursday - $3,500

Pricing is for weddings under 30 guests.

Long reception table under a sailcloth tent with crystal globe chandeliers beside the Taylor River
Dessert table with five wedding cakes
Reception tables with gingham linens and cross-back chairs under a tent by the river
Bride and groom among granite rocks

Venue Rental Inclusions:

  • 12-hour consecutive venue rental
  • Your choice of ceremony, cocktail hour and reception sites
  • 1 hour rehearsal
  • Ranch Property Manager*
  • 20 5ft. benches for ceremony
  • 5ft. round tables and mahogany resin chairs for up to 150 guests
  • 6 cocktail tables
  • 4 7ft. farmhouse tables
  • 4 6ft. buffet tables
  • 4 4ft. buffet tables
  • Portable restroom trailer (3 stalls)
  • 1 8ft. wooden bar
  • 1 12ft. wooden bar

*Ranch Property Manager is not the same as a Day-Of Coordinator.
Harmels requires a Day-Of Coordinator.

Log cabin with a red door and a picnic table
Porch of a log cabin at Harmels

Photo by: Cedar and Stone Films

Accommodations

Each guest staying at Harmels for your wedding will receive a 10% discount off of their cabin for the duration of their stay during wedding festivities. The wedding couple’s cabin is free with the booking of 12 or more cabins. Harmels requires that all cabins by the Cookout Grounds first be rented before any additional cabins are rented. Harmels requires a 60-day notice of cabin cancellations for wedding groups or the wedding couple will be charged the cabin deposit amount.

Contact [email protected] for the full cabin map, cost and breakdown of each cabin.

Anglers in waders walking down to the Taylor River

Activities

Couple laughing while fly fishing in the Taylor River

Fly Fishing

Harmels offers guided fly fishing and a full-service fly shop. Book your trip with our knowledgeable guides and enjoy our private stretch of the Taylor River.

Horseback riders on a trail ride

Horseback Riding

Horseback rides leave from the Harmels property daily and allow you to explore the surrounding Gunnison National Forest from a different point of view.

Wedding party whitewater rafting, the bride holding up her bouquet

Whitewater Rafting

Harmels teams up with Scenic River Tours and Three Rivers to offer guests unforgettable whitewater rafting trips on the Taylor River.

Bride and groom with a bouquet in a meadow
The Taylor River below the pines

Preferred Vendors

Rentals

Catering & Desserts

Planners

Florists

Transportation

Music/Entertainment

Photographers

FAQ’s

How many weddings does Harmels do per weekend?
Harmels hosts one event per weekend.
How far away are you from Crested Butte?
We are about 20 minutes from downtown Crested Butte.
Can we store our cake or flowers in your restaurant fridges?
No, we do not allow outside food or flowers in our restaurant fridges. Please plan to store them in your cabin fridges.
What do you require go through the venue?
Harmels requires a day-of coordinator, and all alcohol must go through the venue.
Do you offer on-site catering?
Harmels does not offer on-site catering through the venue.
What time does my wedding have to end?
All weddings must end by 10pm.
Where can I get ready?
We have the Saddle Club, located inside the restaurant, as a getting ready space.
Do you allow outside alcohol?
Any outside alcohol found on the wedding day will result in the forfeiture of your damage deposit.
Can my dog be in the wedding?
Yes! We allow furry friends to attend the wedding ceremony but ask that they return to their cabin or another designated space during the reception.
How do I book?
If your date is available, we will send you a contract to sign. A $1,000 deposit is required at the time of booking.

Additional questions? Send us an email at [email protected]!

Groom kissing the bride, who holds a colorful bouquet

To book, contact Harmels on the Taylor at [email protected]

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