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a design-lover's guide
To Getting Married at Oceana’s Garden in Boulder, Colorado
boulder, colorado wedding venue
What Makes Oceana’s Garden Special
Let’s be real: if you’ve typed “Denver wedding venue” into Google and landed on a sea of white barns, industrial spaces with string lights, and vaguely rustic “event centers,” you’re not wrong to want more. You want aesthetic. You want vibe. You want flexibility and privacy and something your guests haven’t seen a dozen times before.
enter oceana's garden.
- Host a candlelit dinner under the stars
- Say your vows in a French-style garden
- Turn the riding ring into a dance floor
- Actually hear the music (because the only nearby neighbors are cows)
It’s also a dream from
a planning perspective:
built-in power, easy vendor load-in, and a flow that makes sense without having to fight the layout. No weird bottlenecks. No lighting drama. No ugly carpet to cover up.
You’ll need to bring in all your own vendors—tents, restrooms, catering, etc.—but that’s part of the appeal. This isn’t a venue that tells you what your wedding has to be. This is a venue that lets you design the experience from the ground up.
Just 15 minutes outside downtown Boulder, this family-owned Mediterranean-style estate is giving romantic villa energy—without hopping on a flight to Italy. European gardens that have been lovingly cultivated since the early '90s, a dramatic tree-lined drive that feels like an entrance, and multiple outdoor spots for ceremony, cocktails, and dinner. It’s private, it’s soulful, and it’s unlike anything else in Colorado.
this is the kind of place where you can:
there isn't any other venue like it.
If you’ve been dreaming of a European-style garden wedding but want to keep it close to home—this is it.
Ceremony Options:
- Classic European gardens (front lawn or more intimate side lawn)
- Inside the horse barn for a rustic-meets-elegant moment
- The dramatic, tree-lined driveway for a bold, cinematic entrance
Reception Possibilities:
- Host cocktail hour in front of the home with its chic, heavy-duty European patio furniture (but no indoor access)
- Dine in the main garden lawn beneath the stars
- Turn the riding ring into a dance floor (with flooring added)
- Use the back lawn for your band and late-night vibes—no noise complaints, we promise
Ceremony Options:
- Classic European gardens (front lawn or more intimate side lawn)
- Inside the horse barn for a rustic-meets-elegant moment
- The dramatic, tree-lined driveway for a bold, cinematic entrance
Cocktail Hour & Reception Possibilities:
- Host cocktail hour in front of the home with its chic, heavy-duty European patio furniture (but no indoor access)
- Dine in the main garden lawn beneath the stars
- Turn the riding ring into a dance floor (with flooring added)
- Use the back lawn for your band and late-night vibes—no noise complaints, we promise
Spring: Lush green growth, wildflowers, and garden magic. Risk of spring showers.
Peak Bloom: First week of June and first week of July—flower goals.
Summer: Long golden hours, fewer bugs, dry heat. Plan for shade and hydration.
Fall: Crisp air, epic light, changing leaves. Photographer's dream.
Winter: Not common unless tented and heated (and the weather cooperates).
Avoid: CU move-in weekends, home football games, Bolder Boulder, and Octoberfest-style weekends. These spike hotel prices and traffic.
Planning Tip: Check the Farmer’s Almanac for your date—historical weather patterns help you make a smart choice for guest comfort and floral peak.
Have the wedding you want, not the wedding they want.
Your friends just want to party with you. Don't get so caught up with keeping up that you forget to have fun.
HOW IT WORKS
After Your Initial Inquiry
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I see a lot of wedding photos —
Fitzgerald is in a class all their own
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— LAUREN, VOGUE WEDDINGS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Can I bring in my own vendors?
Yes. You’re free to bring your dream team—but make sure they’re experienced in private-property or tented weddings. (We’ll help vet them!)
Q. IWhat time does the party end?
County ordinance requires amplified music off by 11:00pm sharp. We recommend winding down by 10:45pm.
Q. What about rain?
Tents are a must. There’s no indoor backup, so your planner will help you design a full coverage plan that still feels intentional and beautiful.
Q. Do I need a planner?
Yes. The venue requires a planner (and a $1,500 on-site coordinator who represents the venue).
Q. How far is it from Boulder and Denver?
St. Julien Hotel & Spa: 12–20 mins
Limelight Boulder: 12–20 mins
Four Seasons Denver: 35–50 mins
Populus Hotel Denver: 35–50 mins
Q. Is the venue dog-friendly?
Usually, yes—with advance approval. Great for ceremonies with your pup-of-honor.
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