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Destination Wedding at Spring Creek Ranch in Carbondale, CO

  • Writer: MADDIE VAN
    MADDIE VAN
  • Sep 19
  • 2 min read

There’s something about a Carbondale wedding that feels connected to the landscape, and Spring Creek Ranch captures it perfectly. With wide open views, horses grazing nearby, and a mountain backdrop that shifts with the light, this venue blends rustic ranch charm with the natural beauty of Colorado.

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A Wedding Weekend in Carbondale

For Bret and Carter, this was more than just a wedding day — it was a destination celebration. Guests traveled in for an entire weekend of events, starting with a welcome party, followed by a laid-back BBQ, and culminating in the wedding itself. Carbondale set the tone, giving everyone the chance to gather, celebrate, and soak in the mountain lifestyle.

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Mountain Views Everywhere You Turn

The layout of Spring Creek Ranch makes it a dream for weddings — every direction offers a different view. Behind the ceremony site sits mount Sopris that glows red at sunset, while nearby hay fields add texture and space for portraits. Even on a cloudy afternoon, the backdrop felt dramatic and unmistakably Colorado.

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The Ceremony

Bret and Carter chose an outdoor ceremony, framed by mountains and open sky. Though the weather brought a few raindrops, the setting still felt warm and romantic. Guests gathered with sweeping valley views in every direction, watching the couple exchange vows with a backdrop only Colorado can provide.

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Portraits on the Ranch

For photos, Spring Creek Ranch offered endless options: open hay fields, rustic barns, and mountain ridges in the distance. The couple shared their first look earlier in the day at a nearby golf course, but the ranch itself provided some of the most breathtaking scenery. At sunset, the mountains glowed warm red.

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Cocktails, Dinner & Speeches

Cocktail hour featured a beautiful charcuterie spread as guests mingled against the ranch setting. Dinner inside the barn brought a cozy, rustic feel, with heartfelt speeches that had everyone wiping away happy tears. The space at Spring Creek Ranch felt perfectly balanced between refined and relaxed.

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Why Choose Spring Creek Ranch

Spring Creek Ranch is more than a venue — it’s an experience of the Colorado landscape. From horses grazing in the distance to mountains glowing at sunset, it offers couples a setting that feels both wild and inviting. For destination weddings, the ranch fits seamlessly into a full weekend of celebrations, giving couples and their guests a true taste of Carbondale.

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Spring Creek Ranch, Carbondale CO | Wedding Planners

Photographer | Madison Van Wylen

Planner | MRM Events

Makeup & Hair | Melissa Anchondo

DJ | DJ Max

Videographer | Summit Photo and Film

Catering | Field 2 Fork

Dress | Che Bella

 
 
 
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