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Wildflower News

July 22nd, 2008

Wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin are about a week to ten days out from peak ... there are a lot of buds up there and they should be "popping" soon!

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    San Juan Odyssey

  • July 21st

    Colorado Touareg Rally

  • July 23rd

    Quilt Show

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  • July 23rd

    Hip Hop (ages 10+) in Ouray

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Weddings

Wedding Couple Congratulations on your engagement! You’ve found your perfect match now its time to plan for the perfect wedding. If an outdoor event is what you’re planning there is nothing like sharing your vows, privately or with family and friends, under an incredible sky in the midst of nature. Ouray is the ideal backdrop for your wedding event if you are searching for picture-post-card views and a beautiful mountain setting.

Any time of year is perfect for a wedding in Ouray. The summer climate is pleasant, with low humidity and warm temperatures. Cool crisp air and warm days are typical of the fall season and the winters are spectacular with clear blue skies and glistening powder snow. Ouray offers a change of pace, stunning scenery, fresh air, and the opportunity for fabulous wedding photos.

You can choose this beautiful mountain setting for an indoor wedding as well. Ouray is home to a number of churches; many of the buildings have retained their historical spirit, reflecting over a hundred years of community. You can even arrange, on your own or with the aid of local assistance, for your floral arrangements, catering, cakes and chocolates, photography, music, hair stylist, nails and massage, wedding gifts and registries, lodging, and perhaps even unique wedding rings from one of our local jewelers, all right here in Ouray.

Wedding party Come to Ouray and enjoy the romance of being together—your honeymoon far from home—relax and find adventure in the most majestic environment imaginable.

Requirements

  • Age-18 years or older: Bring either your birth certificate or driver’s license for your proof of age.
  • Under 18 years: Parents must be present.
  • Divorced: Provide date and the town and state where the divorce was final.
  • Blood tests are not required in Colorado.

Fees & License

  • License fee: $10
  • Ouray County Courthouse, 541 Fourth Street, Ouray, CO 81427 (970.325.4961) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding all holidays)
  • License is valid for 30 days at any location in State of Colorado.

Additional Information

  • Colorado State law allows that parties may perform their own wedding ceremony or have it performed by a non-licensed individual. Parties should list the word “themselves” or the name of the individual as the officiating person on the third line of the marriage certificate form. The individual or couple should sign on the line designated for the clergy and then sign as “Bride & Groom”.
  • Your Certificate must be returned to the County Clerk and Recorder who issued the license within 60 days of the marriage date.
  • Witnesses are not required for a valid marriage.

Wedding & Event Planners

Whether you need someone who can provide you with consultation and coordination of your affair, from start to finish, or you just need initial guidance or recommendations, these planners will help to make your special day everything you imagined.

Event Facilities/Unique Settings

Our Ouray properties listed below are perfect for wedding sites.

Churches

Other Ministers

Caterers/Cakes/Chocolates

Visit our Dining page for more information on other restaurants in Ouray.

Jewelers

Wedding Gifts/Registries

Ouray’s Galleries and Shops offer an excellent array of unique jewelry and gifts.

Photography

Music

  • Harpist, Debi Marti, 970.247.8940
  • The Chameleon Group, Contact Nancy Ziglar, 970.325.4849. Individual or ensemble, instrumental and vocal musicians available.

Invitations

Hair Salons

Massage Therapists

Carriages/Horses

Lodging

Please visit our Lodging page for complete lodging listings in Ouray County.

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