Wedding Week Itinerary
Why celebrate for a day when you could make it a week?
Your Buena Vista Wedding Week Itinerary
In Buena Vista, your wedding becomes more than a single-day event, it becomes a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
With mountains, rivers, hot springs, and charm around every corner, you can create a week that bonds friends and family through shared experiences they’ll never forget.
This flexible itinerary gives you inspiration to design the perfect celebration—whether your guests crave adrenaline, relaxation, or both.
It’s all about balance
How to Design Your Ideal Wedding Week
A great wedding week is all about rhythm: mix high-energy days with time to recharge, structured events with spontaneous fun, and group bonding with space for rest. Start small, build momentum, and let your guests fall in love with the valley as the celebration unfolds.
Tips for Planning:
• Create optional activities for flexibility
• Mix small group moments with all-in gatherings
• Consider the season, guest age ranges, and energy levels
Start with connection
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Relaxed Options:
Welcome cocktails at a riverside brewery
BBQ & bonfire with live acoustic music
Casual gathering at Buena Vista River Park
Group dinner at a local restaurant
Welcome Bag Ideas:
Local snacks, custom trail maps, hydration gear
Mini adventure kit: sunscreen, lip balm, energy bars
Coffee from Buena Vista roasters or brewery samples
Ease into mountain time
Day 2: Explore & Settle In
Morning:
Riverwalk stroll or art gallery visit
Farmers market or local museum tour
Scenic drive to Cottonwood Pass
Afternoon:
Soak at Cottonwood or Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Boutique shopping + café hopping
Guided wine tasting or craft beer flights
Evening:
Group dinner downtown
Stargazing party or game night
Optional live music outing
Choose your level of adventure
Day 3: Adventure Day
High-Energy Options:
Whitewater rafting Browns Canyon
Guided hike to Lost Lake or Agnes Vaille Falls
Fourteener climb for thrill-seekers
Mid-Level:
Jeep tour to ghost towns and scenic overlooks
ATV & side-by-side mountain excursions
Guided mountain biking or river paddleboarding
Relaxed:
Spa day at Mount Princeton
Local artisan workshops or historic walking tours
Wine + food pairing experience
Evening Ideas:
Private mountaintop dinner
Brewery takeover or backyard concert
Campfire s’mores + acoustic jam
The big moment is almost here
Day 4: Signature Group Experience & Rehearsal
Day Experience Options:
Multi-activity adventure challenge (rafting + zipline)
Scenic alpine brunch + hot springs retreat
Ghost town tour + traditional Colorado cookout
Mindful retreat with yoga, spa, and slow-living
Evening:
Wedding rehearsal + family portraits
Rehearsal dinner with a Colorado twist
Optional cultural performance, dance party, or night out downtown
Your day, your way.
Day 5: The Wedding
Morning Prep:
Breakfast and spa services in the Orpheum’s private suites
Quiet time in the Moon Lounge
Getting-ready photos across the venue
Guest Options:
Recovery brunch
Morning hike or stroll
Free time to explore town
The Celebration:
Ceremony in the Grand Hall or South Deck
Seamless flow from cocktail hour to dinner to dancing
After-party downtown for those not ready to stop
The farewell doesn’t have to feel final
Day 6: Recovery & Goodbyes
Morning Ideas:
Farewell brunch with photo slideshow
Scenic drive or final soak in the hot springs
Shopping for mementos or one last group hike
Flexible Departures:
Traditional Sunday exit
Monday linger for close family or friends
Extended stays for those exploring more of Colorado
Build your week around the season.
Seasonal Highlights
Summer:
Long days, wildflowers, full activity menu
Fall
Golden aspens, crisp air, harvest festivals
Spring
Wildflowers, budget-friendly options, fewer crowds
Winter
Hot springs, cozy indoor retreats, peaceful atmosphere
Visit The Orpheum
We would be honored to show you our spaces in person and help you envision your event in this historic setting.
Tours are available by appointment.
