Weddings at Schmid Family Ranch feel timeless. Just outside of Telluride and set at the base of Mount Wilson, the ranch is an eighth-generation working property that’s still owned and operated by the same family who settled there generations ago. Its sweeping alpine meadows and aspen groves make it one of the most breathtaking and meaningful wedding venues in Telluride.

For this celebration, the couple got ready in town before heading up to the upper ranch for their ceremony. Guests from Manhattan arrived dressed beautifully for the mountain setting — elegant, understated, and ready to experience something truly special. The ceremony took place in a quiet aspen grove, surrounded by views of the San Juan Mountains and the soft sound of the wind moving through the trees.

The reception that followed was relaxed and intimate. Guests gathered under a tent strung with lights, sharing a family-style dinner and charcuterie boards, surrounded by candlelight and laughter. Every detail was intentional but unfussy — warm, natural, and focused on time together.

The couple was kind and genuine, the type of people who truly valued being present with their loved ones. Photographing their day reminded me why I love working as a wedding photographer in Telluride — the balance of natural beauty, connection, and simplicity.

If you’re searching for a Colorado ranch wedding venue that combines history, views, and authenticity, Schmidt Family Ranch offers all of that and more.