Plan an Wedding in Ouray

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 (ex-cluding any 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

  • Ouray Occasions
  • Willowcreek Floral & Gifts
  • A Wildwood Wedding
  • Ouray County 4-H Event Center

Ministers & Churches

   * Calvary Assembly of God, 970.325.7065
   * First Baptist Church, 970.325.4448
   * First Presbyterian Church, 970.325.4253
   * St. Daniels Catholic Church, 970.325.4373
   * St. Johns Church, 970.325.4655
   * United Church of the San Juans 970.318.1419
   * Interdenominational: Michael Underwood, 970.325.4954; 970.318.6682; 970.729.1984

Caterers/Cakes/Chocolates

   * Beaumont Artisan Bakery & Cafe
   * Billy Goat Gruff's Biergarten
   * Bon Ton Restaurant
   * Coachlight Restaurant (Summer only)
   * Historic Western Hotel & Saloon Restaurant
   * Outlaw Restaurant & Cookout
   * Secret Garden B & B and Fine Catering
   * Mouses Chocolates, Inc.
   * True Grit Cafe

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

Ouray’s galleries and shops also offer an excellent array of unique jewelry and gifts.

   * Classics From The Past
   * Ivory's Trading Company & Gallery
   * North Moon Gallery
   * Ouray Silversmith / Cowgirl@Heart Collection
   * Schalla Jeweler of Ouray at The Beaumont

Visit our Shops & Galleries page more information.
PHOTOGRAPHY/WEDDING VIDEO

   * Ouray Mountain Media
   * Paul Mc Creary 970-247-8940

MUSIC

   * Vocalist/classical guitar, James & Chandriee Davis, 970.325.7317
   * Harpist, Debi Marti, 970.247.8940
   * The Chameleon Group, Contact Nancy Ziglar, 970.325.4849. Individual or ensemble, instrumental and vocal musicians available.

INVITATIONS/FLORISTS

   * Country Graphics/Wayfinder Press
   * Scott's Printing and Graphic Design
   * Willowcreek Floral & Gifts

HAIR STYLISTS/NAILS/MASSAGE THERAPY

   * Cutting Edge Hair Salon Facial's & Massage by Sandi Kropuenske Hairstyles & Up do's (all other services also available: cuts, color etc) Manicures & Pedicures, Nails by Donna, We will do weddings any day of the week, as long as it is open.
   * Ouray Massage Therapy
   * Healing Touch Therapy
   * Shea Studio & Company 970-325-4114

CARRIAGES/HORSES

   * Angel Ridge Ranch
   * Deb's Livery
   * Ouray Livery Barn

WEDDING GIFTS & REGISTRIES

Please visit our Shops & Galleries page for more information. Call the Visitor Center for the brochure on "Ouray Area Retailers Guide".

LODGING

   * The City of Ouray has 17 motels/hotels, 12 beds & breakfast; 20-plus condominium units; 20-plus rental homes; 10 camping cabins and 2 campgrounds.
   * Ouray Area (outside City of Ouray) has 3 motels; 2 beds and breakfast; 3 campgrounds, 9 homes/cabins and 15 camping cabins/yurts.
   * Visit our Lodging page for more information.

OFF-ROAD TRANSPORTATION TO HIGH-COUNTRY WEDDING SITES

   * Canyon Creek Jeep®
   * Colorado West Jeep® Rentals & Tours
   * Outlaw Tours - Hummer Adventure Tours
   * Ouray Mountain Adventures
   * San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours
   * Switzerland of America Jeep® Rentals & Tours
   * Red Mountain Jeep® Rentals & Snowmobile Tours(Silverton)

MEDICAL FACILITIES

• Montrose Memorial Hospital, 970.249.2211
• Ridgway Mountain Medical Clinic, 970.626.5123
PET SITTERS

   * All Breeds Professional Grooming
   * Angel Ridge Ranch

 

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Ouray Chalet Inn
For Reservations 800-924-2538
Local 970-325-4331 Fax 970-325-4504
510 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427