Getting married at San Sophia Overlook
Thinking of having a San Sophia Overlook wedding? For mountain lovers, San Sophia Overlook is a dream wedding venue. It’s outdoors so you and your guests can breathe in the fresh mountain air during your ceremony, the views are unbeatable, and you get the most gorgeous wedding photos ever, what’s not to love about having a San Sophia Overlook wedding?
San Sophia Overlook is an outdoor wedding venue that offers breathtaking views of the town of Telluride, and all the surrounding mountains. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about getting married at the San Sophia Overlook in Telluride, Colorado. We’ll cover all the venue details, average temperature per month so you know what to expect and can nail down a date for your San Sophia Overlook wedding, what the venue offers, where it’s located, how to access the venue (you can’t drive right up to it), and lastly, how to book your San Sophia Overlook wedding.
San Sophia Overlook Wedding Information
San Sophia Overlook sits at an elevation of 10,582 ft., allowing you to overlook the cozy mountain town of Telluride, CO, and all the surrounding mountains. It is easily one of the most beautiful outdoor wedding venues in Colorado.
How many guests can I have at my San Sophia Overlook wedding?
As of the time I wrote this (December 2022), 250 guests
How much does it cost to get married at San Sophia Overlook?
As of the time I wrote this (December 2022), the starting price is $5,000, with the requirement of having a wedding planner, and on Thursdays – Sundays, it is required that you buy out a reception space at one of their spaces.
Where to take pictures at San Sophia Overlook?
Once you get up to the overlook, you’ll notice there is not a bad view in sight. There is the obvious backdrop behind the wooden deck, but if you’re willing to walk around there are some epic photo opportunities.
How do I book my San Sophia Overlook wedding?
For a direct quote, availability, and any further pricing information, potential clients should reach out to the TSG Events Coordinator at 970-728-7447 or weddings@tellurideskiresort.com.
Where to stay when attending a wedding at San Sophia Overlook?
We suggest staying in the town of Telluride, or in Mountain Village.
Are there bathrooms at San Sophia Overlook?
There are bathrooms located at the San Sophia Station, which is a 3-5 minute walk from San Sophia Overlook.
Pro Tips for your San Sophia Overlook Wedding
- Allow for time for the guests to enjoy the view, mingling, and taking pictures at the overlook. It’s an amazing view and not giving them time to take pictures would just be wrong!
- Bring a jacket for the gondola ride, the gondola’s aren’t heated!
- Ask your planner if you can get access to go back up to the overlook for sunset photos. Even if you did choose the earlier time slot, doesn’t hurt to ask!
- Head to downtown Telluride to get those epic shots that Telluride is known for!
Reception Spaces for a San Sophia Overlook Wedding
Tomboy Tavern
Tomboy Tavern is a cozy restaurant bar located in Mountain Village. It offers seating for up to 75 guests, or 120 guests for cocktail hour. It’s only available for a reception during the summer season. The food here is AMAZING! The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and cozy. There is plenty of space for a DJ, a dancing area, and your guests get their own little booths to have dinner at. There is also a side room that’s available for your guests to have cocktails and mingle indoors. I highly recommend Tomboy Tavern for your San Sophia reception dinner and celebrations! To see additional Tomboy Tavern Venue Details, click HERE.
Allred’s
Just being at Allred’s is an experience of its own! There are a handful of options to renting this space for your reception. To see additional Allred’s Venue Details, click HERE.
Sunset at San Sophia Overlook
Since there are two time slots per day for a wedding at San Sophia Overlook, you’re either picking mid day which is hours before sunset, or you’re picking the evening slot which is 3:30-6pm. For some months of the year, the evening slot would be absolutely perfect for capturing sunset photos. Depending on what your day looks like though, the earlier time slot might be your only option. If this is the case, talk with your wedding planner and see if you’re allowed to go back up to the overlook for sunset photos! It doesn’t hurt to ask, and the gondola is open during sunset, so it would be SO easy to hop back on the gondola and head on up for sunset photos.
What to expect when getting married at San Sophia Overlook?
Once you step off the gondola at San Sophia Station, you’ll want to walk south to get to the San Sophia Overlook ceremony location. There is a bathroom at the gondola, so make sure to hit it up before heading to the overlook. The walk from the gondola to the overlook is on a gravel/dirt walking path and it takes approximately 3-5 minutes, is only 900 feet, but it is a bit uphill. If you’re getting married at San Sophia Overlook in the winter, you’ll take a snowcat to the overlook.
Once you get up to the overlook you’ll notice there is a big grassy area allowing for up to 250 guests. Leading up to the massive wood ceremony deck is a grassy aisle, and a large granite step leading into the aisle. The venue takes on the burden of providing and setting up chairs for all of your guests. There is also an option to add on a satellite bar at the overlook which is perfect for the time guests mingle and take in the views. **Pro Tip** Allow for time for the guests to enjoy the view, mingling, and taking pictures at the overlook. It’s an amazing view and not giving them time to take pictures would just be wrong.
There are two time slots available each day for a San Sophia Overlook wedding. 12-3 pm. And 3:30 – 6 pm.
San Sophia Overlook Average Temperature by Month
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
High / Low (°F)
36° / 4°
39° / 8°
43° / 15°
51° / 22°
61° / 29°
72° / 35°
77° / 41°
74° / 41°
68° / 34°
58° / 25°
45° / 14°
37° / 5°
San Sophia Overlook Wedding Venue Details
San Sophia Overlook
Phone Number: 970-728-7447
Email: weddings@tellurideskiresort.com.
Website: https://www.telluride.com/business/san-sophia-overlook/
Where is San Sophia Overlook located?
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San Sophia Overlook is located on top of a mountain that sits between Telluride and Mountain Village. The actual ceremony location is just a few minutes walk from the San Sophia Station.
How do you get to San Sophia Overlook?
the free gondola!
To get to the San Sophia Overlook, you have to take a free gondola ride to get there. Get on the gondola in Telluride, and get off at the first stop, San Sophia Station.
Telluride Gondola – Everything You Need to Know for your San Sophia Overlook Wedding
Where to park for the free Telluride Gondola?
If you’re staying in the town of Telluride you could walk to the gondola from your Airbnb or hotel. If you’re driving to get to the gondola there is free parking nearby that you can use. It’s a ten minute walk from the parking lot to the gondola.
How long is the Telluride Gondola ride?
The gondola ride from the Telluride Station to the San Sophia Station is approximately 7 minutes. The gondola ride from the San Sophia Station to the Mountain Village is approximately 7 minutes. All together, the ride from Telluride to Mountain Village takes approximately 13 minutes.
Is the gondola heated?
No, the free Telluride gondola is not heated.
Are dogs allowed on the Telluride gondola?
Yes, but only the odd numbered gondolas allow dogs. It’s easily visible which gondolas allow dogs, as there is a cute little paw print on the side of the gondola 🐾
Vendors for your San Sophia Overlook Wedding
Florists
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Beyond San Sophia Overlook
Alternative Locations
If you’re looking to elope in Colorado, but San Sophia Overlook isn’t quite what you’re looking for, don’t worry – there are plenty of public lands that offer breathtaking views and stunning natural beauty – which some might even argue these are the best places to elope in Colorado.
Colorado is home to 24 national parks and monuments, 42 state parks, and millions of acres of national forests and wilderness areas, all of which offer incredible scenery and unique backdrops for your Colorado elopement or adventure wedding. From rugged mountain peaks to pristine alpine lakes to towering sand dunes, there’s no shortage of stunning locations to choose from. Plus, having an adventure wedding on public lands allows you to support conservation efforts and experience the natural beauty of Colorado in a way that is respectful and sustainable. So whether you’re seeking solitude and seclusion or a grand adventure, there’s a public land in Colorado that’s perfect for your adventure wedding.
San Sophia Overlook Wedding Photographer
hi, i’m kelly! (that’s me <<<)
Although I’m not originally from Colorado, the mountains called to me and now I call them home. Grand Junction, CO is my home now! Just 30 miles from the Utah border, an hour and a half from Moab, and an hour and a half from Telluride, two hours from Breckenridge – I could keep going but I just love how it’s the perfect “junction” (see what I did there). It’s the best. I couldn’t think of a better place to call home, and to work and play!
This business has become so much more than a job and I feel truly honored to call so many clients my friends. It would be a pleasure to work with you and your soon-to-be spouse as we plan and execute your dream San Sophia Overlook wedding!
San Sophia Overlook Wedding Photography Packages
Full Day San Sophia Overlook Wedding Photography Package
$10,000
12 hours of photography coverage
for the couple who wants it all, the Full Day Package includes 12 hours of photography coverage.
option to split your photo coverage between two days, or a mid day break within one day. however we slice and dice, you get 12 hours of photography coverage.
Half Day San Sophia Overlook Wedding Photography Package
$7,200
8 hours of photography coverage
*most popular*
The most popular san sophia overlook Wedding Photography package gives you 8 hours of photography coverage — enough time to document the two of you getting ready, your ceremony, family pictures and couples portraits, and celebrating the night away!
Short and Sweet San Sophia Overlook Wedding Photography Package
$4,800
4 hours of photography coverage
The short and sweet photography package is for couples who want something (do I even need to say it?) short and sweet! 4 hours of coverage is plenty of time for your ceremony, family and couples portraits, and your celebration into the night.
