Telluride is nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 8,750 feet above sea level; Mountain Village is at 9,545. Although at high altitude the best rule of thumb is hydration, wear sunscreen and pace your alcohol intake upon arrival. The use of oxygen during your stay can also help combat the symptoms of altitude sickness. We recommend Oxygen Delivers for all your O2 needs.

Summer weather in Telluride is usually quite lovely but temperatures can vary throughout the day so we recommend packing layers to help you transition. The welcome party will call for mountain chic attire and the wedding will be mountain black tie optional. Please pack a wrap or jacket for both nights and a stacked heel or wedge for the wedding day as it is a short walk to the ceremony site on a dirt path. Outside of these events the standard attire for Telluride is mountain casual.

Plan on booking ground transportation from the airport as Lyft and Uber are not always available in the area. Please reference our travel page for more details on getting here. Both the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village are walkable and we encourage you to explore the communities on foot. Electric carts are available for rent within town limits of Telluride and Mountain Village via Telluride Carts. Town of Telluride also offers a free local bus called the Galloping Goose. Here is a link to the bus map and schedule.

The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a spectacular, 13-minute ride on a free gondola—the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States. Passengers can load the gondola in either Mountain Village or Telluride and ride to the midway point (Station St. Sophia from which the Wedding Ceremony, hiking and biking trails are accessed) and then continue on to the other side. Once you discover this unique mountain mode of travel, you'll find a front row seat to view Mother Nature from 10,500 feet. The ride from Telluride to Station San Sophia has an elevation change of 1,750 feet; the ride from Station San Sophia to Mountain Village has a 960-foot conversion. The gondola runs Sunday - Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to midnight, and until 2:00am on Friday and Saturday. The gondola has three primary stations where you can board and unload: Station Telluride (Oak Street) – access in Telluride. Station St. Sophia (mid-mountain stop) – access to Allred’s Restaurant & Bar, The Ridge Club and ski resort trails and our Ceremony location. Station Mountain Village – access in Mountain Village. Just across from Station Mountain Village, a shorter gondola stretch connects to Station Village Parking, where the free parking garage, Town Hall and the Mountain Market are located. If you are staying at Mountain Lodge you will access the gondola here.

Although kids are not welcome at our wedding events we understand they may be traveling with you. In the event they are, we recommend booking with Telluride Sitters for childcare services while you're out on the town celebrating with us.

Vacation Rentals are the best option for large occupancy rentals. Both Airbnb and VRBO have listings in Telluride and Mountain Village in addition to the other rental companies that are listed with our lodging options. If you are in need of assistance with properties do not hesitate to reach out to our planner at hello@bysutton.com.

Telluride is surrounded by beautiful neighbors in all directions, many of which are less expensive but still as charming. We recommend looking into Ouray, Durango, the Black Canyon and even Moab, UT! Here is a link to local and regional activities and attractions.​

Used as a summer camp for centuries by Ute Indians and named by Spanish explorers in the 1700s, the San Juan Mountains lured fortune seekers to Colorado with visions of silver and gold. By the mid-1870s, the Sheridan Mine was the first in a string of local claims and a tent camp was established in the valley below. Originally called Columbia, the rowdy mining camp became a town in 1878, and changed its name to Telluride. ​With the coming of the railroad in 1890, the remote boom-town flourished. A melting pot of immigrants seeking their fortunes turned Telluride into a thriving community of 5,000. Prosperity abounded and Telluride was full of thrilling possibilities. But when silver prices crashed in 1893, followed by the First World War, the mining boom collapsed. Miners moved on and the town’s population gradually dwindled from thousands to hundreds. ​In the 1970’s, Telluride reinvented itself. Legendary powder - a different sort of gold - was being mined. When the Telluride Ski Resort opened in 1972, the character of the community changed, and the town spun back into high gear. Born of the same spirit as skiing, cultural events, festivals, music, and performing arts were founded, and flowed through the seasons. It was again a time of thrilling possibilities. Telluride now has a reputation for world-class skiing and a stunning ambiance. Due to its significant role in the history of the American West, the core area of Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961. This listing is the highest level of historic status available to sites designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Telluride is one of five Colorado communities with this honor. The sites are so special that, in theory, they are eligible for consideration as national parks. Citizens are committed to preserving Telluride’s historically significant architecture, open space, and traditional design elements, and most of all, Telluride’s small town mountain lifestyle.

Due to the small nature of Telluride and it's venues we are limited by guest count, therefore, invitations that are addressed to one recipient will not be extended a plus one. We appreciate your understanding.

Please RSVP by the sixth of June via our online form linked here.