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What you need to know for planning your
Maroon Bells Wedding
Say "I do" with the most photographed peaks in North America as your backdrop. By reserving the Maroon Bells Amphitheater, you can have these breathtaking mountains as the setting for your wedding ceremony. Keep reading to find out more about booking this incredible venue for your special day!
How to Make Your Maroon Bells Wedding Reservation
Reservations for the Maroon Bells Amphitheater must be made online through the US Forest Service website. The daily rate is $200, excluding taxes, discounts, or additional charges. You can make your reservation up to one year in advance beginning at 8:00 am MST. However, reservations are not available on Fridays and Saturdays in June, July, and August, and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September and October.
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Getting to the Maroon Bells
Vehicle traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road past the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Individuals who reserve the Maroon Bells Amphitheater are issued five vehicle passes which allow travel in a motorized vehicle past this point. Passes will be available for pickup at the welcome station five days prior to your event. It will be your responsibility to distribute passes and coordinate transportation with your guests.
Other options for access to the Maroon Bells Amphitheater include parking at Aspen Highlands Ski Area. The Maroon Bells shuttle bus is $16.00 per adult and $10.00 for seniors 65 or older and children under 12. Reservations are required to reserve a space on the shuttle. Operating hours for the shuttle bus are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells Shuttle.
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Where to Host Your Wedding Reception After a Maroon Bells Ceremony
Receptions cannot be held at the amphitheater, but they may be held at the nearby East Maroon Portal Picnic site. The East Maroon Portal Picnic site is a reservable, small, developed area situated along Maroon Creek and can accommodate up to 75 people for the morning, the afternoon, or both. All food, beverages, and scented items must be properly stored until the time of the reception. A bear-proof food locker is available to store these items while not being attended.
For additional reception venue options, please contact us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to provide personalized recommendations.
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Answers to all your Maroon Bells Wedding Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover everything you need to know about planning your Maroon Bells wedding and have all the details right at your fingertips.
How do I get to the Maroon Bells Amphitheater?
Personal vehicle access to the Maroon Bells is restricted; those without a vehicle day pass should make shuttle bus or parking reservations.
Your Maroon Bells Amphitheater reservation includes five vehicle passes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area. Guests that cannot be accommodated with the included vehicle passes will have to either purchase a vehicle pass or reserve a seat on the shuttle bus well ahead of time at Aspenchamber.org. Operating hours for the shuttle bus are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells Shuttle.
When can I reserve the ampitheater?
Reservations open one year in advance on a rolling basis.
Are there restrictions on when the amphitheater can be reserved?
Due to the busy location, the Amphitheater is not reservable on Fridays and Saturdays in June, July or August; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September.
Where do I check in to get my parking passes?
Check in at Welcome Station to confirm your reservation for the Amphitheater and pick up your parking passes.
What decorations are permitted at the Maroon Bells Ampitheater?
Decorations are allowed within the amphitheater, however the following are prohibited from use:
- Arches (or large structures)
- Items that are thrown or animals released (doves, flower petals, rice, confetti, etc.)
- Collection of items from the surrounding area
- PA systems (or loud music)
- Hanging lights from trees
- Floating Lanterns or Fireworks
- Aluminum cans dragging from vehicles
All decorations must be removed upon leaving the amphitheater.
Can I camp overnight in the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area?
This area provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area. Camping overnight in some areas of this wilderness requires a permit . You must also have proper bear-proof food storage and a plan for human waste in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.
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Reach out to our sales department at [email protected] or 970-920-7198 to learn how we can assist you in planning your Aspen wedding.