An Intimate A-Basin Wedding ft. Loveland Pass

If you’re dreaming of a mountain wedding that feels both adventurous and deeply personal, The Black Mountain Lodge at A-Basin offers an unforgettable wedding experience nestled high in the Colorado Rockies. With panoramic mountain views, crisp alpine air, and the charm of an intimate ski lodge, A-Basin is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets in the summer. Having your wedding this close to Loveland Pass also means you hav easy access to stunning mountain views and photo opportunities.

Thinking about getting married at A-Basin or a ski resort?

It’s a great idea! Even if skiing isn’t your main passion in life there’s still a lot the mountain can offer for a wedding. A wedding at A-Basin is the perfect way to get those cascading mountain views without all the hiking, have ample parking, and be removed from a town or city for a more intimate day. Many of the people attending this wedding weren’t from Colorado, so it was the first time a lot of them got to ride a chair lift!

Black Mountain Lodge

We begin the morning inside The Black Mountain Lodge, a cozy venue perched at 11,500 feet atop A-Basin Ski Resort. The warm wooden interiors of the lodge offered the perfect mountain ambiance as she prepared for the big day. Meanwhile, the windows revealed sweeping views of the alpine peaks, setting the scene.

Shortly after getting ready, we stepped outside for a first look with the groom—a quiet, emotional moment just outside the lodge, with the rugged peaks and alpine meadows creating a stunning natural backdrop. With no distractions, just mountain silence and love in the air, it was the perfect place to begin the day.

Private Vows Among the Pines

Before the formal ceremony, the bride and groom escaped into the woods surrounding the lodge for a private vow exchange. Tall pine trees, fresh mountain breezes, and the soft crunch of forest floor beneath their feet created a serene atmosphere. Afterwards, we rode the chairlifts to meet people at the base of the mountain and enjoy the scenery! As a photographer, I love being able to have the ability to move different areas in a venue like this as it makes for so many photo opportunities!

A Ceremony with 360° Mountain Views

With guests gathered on the Black Mountain Lodge deck the ceremony began. The deck offers panoramic views of the ski resort, and in mid-summer, the surrounding slopes are scattered with wildflowers.

This is one of the biggest draws for people choosing Arapahoe Basin. The ability to say your vows at one of Colorado’s highest elevation wedding venues, with unobstructed alpine scenery in every direction.

Small Plates, Drinks, and Big Celebration

After the ceremony, the celebration continued with small plates and drinks inside the lodge and on the side deck. The Black Mountain Lodge excels at creating a cozy yet elegant reception space, ideal for intimate weddings.

Riding the Chairlift Down—With a Tequila Toast

One of the most iconic parts of a wedding at Arapahoe Basin? Riding the chairlift in your wedding attire. the couple and their wedding party rode the Black Mountain Express down to the base of the mountain, where they celebrated with a round of tequila shots at 6th Alley Bar & Grill

Couple’s Portraits at Pass Lake, Loveland Pass

To close out the day, we drove just minutes up Loveland Pass to Pass Lake, a hidden gem ideal for Colorado mountain wedding portraits. With alpine reflections shimmering in the lake, soft golden light, and the dramatic peaks behind them, Maria and Luke’s love for each other and the outdoors was captured in truly breathtaking fashion.

Why Choose A-Basin for Your Wedding?

For couples looking for a small mountain wedding venue in Colorado that feels authentic, elevated, and intimate, The Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin is a top-tier choice. Located just 30 minutes from Keystone, Breckenridge, and Silverthorne, and less than 90 minutes from Denver, it offers:

• Unmatched views of the Continental Divide
• Secluded, high-elevation setting at over 11,000 feet
• Unique guest experiences like chairlift rides
• Intimate indoor/outdoor spaces perfect for small weddings
• Easy access to scenic photo locations like Pass Lake

If you’re planning a Colorado mountain wedding with under 200 guests, and want your day to feel adventurous, soulful, and deeply connected to nature, Arapahoe Basin might just be your dream venue.

Ready to plan your mountain wedding? Reach out to me and let’s get the ball rolling! I’m here to help turn your picturesque visions into a reality!Ready to plan your mountain wedding? Reach out to me and let’s get the ball rolling! I’m here to help turn your picturesque visions into a reality!