This guest blog comes from Travelfor2Photography, Adventure Elopement Photographers and Planners based in Aspen, Colorado. All photos have been taken by Travelfor2photography.
Aspen, Colorado is one of the most beautiful places year-round to have a wedding BUT the question that most couples ask is… What is the BEST time of year to have a wedding in Aspen?
Winter Wedding in Aspen:
- Best time of the year: end of December - end of March
- Best time for snowfall: end of January - early March *Snowfall/weather varies from year to year
- Usually when people think of Aspen, they think about skiing on the slopes but not as many people decide to get married in the winter here! Wintertime is one of the best times to get married in Aspen. Endless winter activities, more availability at venues, and all the winter wonderland vibes! Aspen in the wintertime is like living in your own magical snow globe.
Spring Wedding in Aspen:
- Best time of year: June
- Roads that had been closed for the winter start to open around early - mid June.
- If you are looking for green grass and snow-covered peaks for your backdrop, springtime can be a great option for you!
Summer Wedding in Aspen:
- Best time of year: early June - early September
- Wildflower Season: mid - late July is when wildflowers are in full bloom!
- Summer weddings are absolutely beautiful here in Aspen, Colorado. Wildflower season is one of the most popular times to get married and for tourists to be about...I am sure you can see why!
Fall Wedding in Aspen:
- Best time of year: mid September - mid October
- Best time for fall colors: end of September - first week in October
- Fall colors in Aspen are majority of yellows, greens, a little orange & some hints of red. If you want to be surrounded by beautiful yellow Aspen Trees, the crisp air and the perfect breeze for hiking then fall would be your best bet!
Important Things to Consider When Planning your Aspen Wedding:
- I would recommend not having a wedding in Aspen from the end of April - May or from late October - early December
- These months are considered "mud-season". This is when a lot of hotels, restaurants and shops may be closed for off-season in Aspen and Snowmass.
- The weather is unpredictable during these times, and it can be a very muddy time of year. A lot of roads are either still closed or are closing at this time as well. For example, Independence Pass and Maroon Creek Road leading to the Maroon Bells would not be accessible during the "mud-seasons".
Aspen has so much to enjoy in any season and it is easy to find a great location for your wedding or elopement! Click here to learn more about planning your wedding in Aspen or follow us on instagram @WeddingsAspen for more inspiration!
