--- title: Get More for Less! | Colorado's Best Value Wedding Venue description: Colorado's most unique, affordable DIY wedding venue! Here's a high-level cost comparison to help you discover how to get the biggest bang for your buck. image: https://thecoloradoretreat.co/hubfs/The%20Colorado%20Retreat%20Co%20Barn.jpeg --- [![Logo_(1200 × 800)](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_(1200%20%C3%97%20800).png?width=150&height=100&name=Logo_(1200%20%C3%97%20800).png)](https://thecoloradoretreat.co) ![header-bar](https://www.fthemes.net/hubfs/header-bar.svg) ![close-bar](https://www.fthemes.net/hubfs/close-bar.svg) - [Home](https://thecoloradoretreat.co) - [About](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/about) - Location Show submenu for Location - [The Steel Horse](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/location) - [Accommodations](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/accommodations) - [Blog](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/blog) - Host Events Show submenu for Host Events - [Wedding Retreats](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/weddings) - [Wellness Retreats](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/wellness-retreats) - [Team + Board Offsites](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/offsites) - [Contact](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/contact) - [Home](https://thecoloradoretreat.co) - [About](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/about) - Location Show submenu for Location - [The Steel Horse](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/location) - [Accommodations](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/accommodations) - [Blog](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/blog) - Host Events Show submenu for Host Events - [Wedding Retreats](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/weddings) - [Wellness Retreats](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/wellness-retreats) - [Team + Board Offsites](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/offsites) - [Contact](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/contact) # Get More for Less! | Colorado's Best Value Wedding Venue [![](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Christina%20and%20David/Events%20-%20Offsites%20About%20your%20hosting%20partner.jpeg?width=50&height=50&name=Events%20-%20Offsites%20About%20your%20hosting%20partner.jpeg)](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/blog/author/christina-lynn-christian) [Christina Lynn Christian](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/blog/author/christina-lynn-christian) 6/21/23 10:19 AM ![](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/hubfs/The%20Colorado%20Retreat%20Co%20Barn.jpeg) ###### The Steel Horse is one of the most affordable, unique wedding venues in Colorado and offers the biggest 'bang for your buck' package. ![Outdoor wedding couple photo](https://thecoloradoretreat.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Outdoor%20wedding%20couple%20photo.jpg?width=900&height=599&name=Outdoor%20wedding%20couple%20photo.jpg) Photo by: Kim Marquez Photography While Colorado boasts various options for affordable wedding venues in the mountains, the Steel Horse stands out for our inclusion of small, yet significant details (including coveted, onsite private lodging!) Discover a high-level cost comparison of what other venues charge compared to what the Steel Horse offers below: |   | ###### Other Venues | ###### The Steel Horse | | --- | --- | --- | | **Venue** (Indoor Reception Space + Outdoor Ceremony Site – with mountain views) | $6000-$9000 for 1 day only (<12 hours) | Included for a minimum of 3 days/2 nights. | | **2 'Getting Ready' Suites** | (Usually included in venue costs.) | Included | | **Photo Booth with Prints** | $1,500 - $3,000 | Included | | **Tables & Chairs** | $800 - $1,200 | Included | | **Tablecloths** | $350 - $600 | Included | | **Catering & Alcohol** | Some venues require certain caterers or minimums and also require you to purchase alcohol from them for an up-charge and use their bartenders – costing upwards of $6,000-$10,000. | We have no requirements for caterers or bartenders. Bring in whomever you want to use our industrial kitchen– and BYOB! | | **Onsite Lodging (Motel/Hotel Rooms)** | Booked Separately – $150/night | 6 private guest rooms (with private baths) are included for at least 2 nights. *Value = $1,800* | | **Onsite Lodging (Glamping)** | Booked Separately – $130/night | 3 unique geodesic 'glamping' domes are included for at least 2 nights. *Value = $780* | | **Onsite Lodging (RV Sites)** | Booked Separately – $50/night | 6 full-hookup RV sites are included for at least 2 nights. Bring or rent your own campers! *Value = $600* | | **Onsite Lodging (Camping)** | Booked Separately – $20/night | Up to 5 tent-camping sites are included for at least 2 nights. *Value = $200* | | **Rehearsal Dinner Location** | Booked Separately – $500-$1500 | Included | | **Day-After Brunch Location** | Booked Separately – $500-$1500 | Included | | **TOTALS** | $15,650 - $26,800 |  $10,000 + catering/food & alcohol  | Our cost-savings for a 3-day/2-night wedding package at the Steel Horse is THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!!! Not only do we offer a stunning venue with breathtaking mountain views, but our wedding package includes all the details you need for a memorable and stress-free celebration. And the best part? Our upfront cost is significantly less than other venues with similar offerings. Save your hard-earned dollars and plan your dream wedding at the Steel Horse. Contact us today to [schedule a tour](https://meetings.hubspot.com/contact2208) and secure your preferred dates. 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