We know that when you get that ring on your finger (or when you put a ring on someone's finger), the list of choices surrounding your big day are limitless! Choosing a venue is one of the most important decisions you will make! The Grand Junction, CO area has lots of beautiful wedding venues, state parks and other locations to tie the knot. So when you choose Antler Ridge Weddings outside of Montrose, CO, we know that you and your Grand Junction wedding coordinator didn't make that decision lightly! We are grateful to be on your list of options and would love to be a part of your wedding day! We have organized a list of the top reasons why Antler Ridge Weddings and Events is one of the best wedding venues near Grand Junction, Colorado
What Makes Antler Ridge Unique- Choosing a Wedding Venue
October 16th 2024- Wedding Ideas
1.    We are Family!Â
We are family owned and operated! Our rustic, elgegant,chic wedding barn has been in business for 9 years. When you get married at Antler Ridge Weddings we consider it a personal honor to be a part of your big day. This is not a big corporate owned operation, this is not just locally operated, this is FAMILY OWNED and FAMILY OPERATED! the barn was built and designed just for weddings in 2016 ! The venue sits in the middle of our elk and bison ranch.  We love sharing our ranch with you and your guest . It’s a huge honor to be trusted as your wedding venue and it’s personal to us!Â

2.    Our location!Â
The drive to the ranch is just beautiful! We are located just past the Black Canyon National Park. On the way to the ranch, you will enjoy the feeling of being out of town and in the mountains. Experiencing the natural beauty of Colorado even tho you are only just minutes from town. The views of the San Juan mountains are unbeatable from our ranch. It is quiet…except for the elk bugling in the fall. We offer the best Sunsets in the valley and the city lights at night. It is private, yet not far out of Montrose where there are hotels and an airport.Â

3.    The Elk and Buffalo!Â
Need I say more? Yes, elk and buffalo roam here at Antler Ridge Weddings (when I say roam, within fences, your tablescapes are safe!). If you need more of a cool factor than that, well, then you are just too dang cool!Â

4.    The Barn!Â
We may not be as fancy as some, but our barn is honest and genuine and real! The wood floor has had some of the best dancing boots on it, the barn walls make for the coolest wedding pictures with the party lights.  Plus we have a bar that John Wayne himself would be proud to belly up to! No , actually the antique bar was found in a bar in Alamosa, Colorado. It has a copper top and has 4 tractor seat bar stools for your guest to experience what it might have felt like sitting there back in the day. The bar is situated next to the outdoor patio/deck where you will often times see cocktail tables and patio heaters .We guarantee your guest will love ! It's a place to mingle and enjoy the mountain views, the elk or bison roaming in the pastures and do I dare say, "those magical sunsets".

5.    The venue!Â
It’s not just about the barn! We have a pond with the coolest red canoe that is a great back drop for pictures. Threr are several ceremony sites to choose from and if your significant other is creative they can always make an arch and bring it. It is a great way for them to be included and something you can always incorporate in your new home!. The VRBO Bridal suite is perfect to get ready in…the bathroom vanity is amazing! You will love having makeup mirrors and a place you and your bridesmaids can share lasing memories. Having everything right there on your big day and getting ready at the venue makes everything simplified! We have seen enough weddings to know the importance of simple on a wedding day and stressfree. The outdoor log Gazebo is perfect for wedding guests to set up for the rehearsal dinner. Our spacious lawn area is one of our favorite things! It makes for a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony and a great place for guests to mingle or play yard games.

6.    Our vendors!Â
We value our local Vendors!  We love our town and our community. We raised our kids here, and now our grandkids are being raised here! We have great connections with local caterers, photographers and wedding planners that are professional and thats why they are on our perferred vendors list.
7.    It’s Our Home!Â
We live here! Well, not in the barn! But we live on the ranch (not even within viewing distance). What does this mean? That we are here to make sure you have everything you need! We provide day of management . We are on site and available to answer questions and help with maintence. We are not day of coordinators or event planners but work behind the scenes. You matter to us! When you getting married at Antler Ridge Weddings you become a part of our wedding family!Â
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8.    The sunsets!Â
Once you see a sunset from atop our mesa, you will never forget it. Either will your guests.Â

9.    The lights of Montrose below!
We sit high on a mesa above Montrose which means we are away from the hustle of our little city. But at night when the city lights turn on, it makes for a spectacular display for us from the barn! We are the only venue with that view!Â
10. The Stars
Picture this…you just said I do to the person of your dreams. Your favorite people who you love are all around you. There is a barn lit up with laughter and music and the sounds of boots dancing flowing from its huge barn doors, the moon light is reflecting off the pond, it’s fall and you hear the elk bugling from the pasture across the way. Then you look up and see the stars shining like you have never seen. This, this is your wedding day at Antler Ridge Weddings!

 We service the western slope of Colorado but we are also know for being a "destination wedding venue. Did you know that Montrose Regional Airport is the second largest in the state? It makes it easy for you guest to fly in and out of. If you have alot of out of town guest please read our blog on Why have a mid week wedding? Montrose is a great place to have a destination wedding.....your guest will enjoy visiting Telluride and Ouray. They are both ski towns. We also have hiking and biking trails. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is only 20 minutes from the venue. If golfing is your thing.....we are know for some of our golf courses. So if your planning a Colorado Destination Wedding don't miss this hidden gem. We can be a DIY venue as well as a full service wedding venue. Looking for a relaxed wedding venue check out our weekend package!!
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 Antler Ridge Weddings is a Colorado Barn/Ranch wedding venue located on the western slope of Colorado. We are located 60 minutes from Grand Junction Colorado and Telluride Colorado. We are a locally owned venue and love supporting other locally owned wedding venues around the country.
Here is a shoutout to other locally owned wedding venues around the country!
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