A bride and groom sharing a kiss at their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, with bubbles in the air and a scenic view in the background.

North Star Gatherings - a modern mountain wedding venue outside of idaho springs

welcome to the north star

Our beautiful modern venue sits nestled in the mountains just 40 minutes from Denver, at 8,900 feet in elevation.

We are a 100% solar-powered wedding venue, resting on the old North Star mining claim in Arapaho National Forest.

These mountains are full of natural beauty and undisturbed, 360 degree mountain views.

We love nothing more than celebrating your love stories in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!

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Wedding ceremony setup on a wooden deck with chairs, floral decoration, and mountain view in the background.

A modern mountain wedding venue decorated with farmhouse tables and vibrant pink, yellow and orange flowers

A couple kisses in front of a triangle wedding arch at north star gatherings in idaho springs

A couple getting married, sharing a kiss under a floral wedding arch with a mountain view in the background.

Say “I do” with your friends and family on our ceremony deck while overlooking the Continental Divide.

Folding ceremony chairs for up to 170 guests are included in venue rental, as well as a triangle arch and tree stumps.

Situated just below 9,000 ft. in elevation, North Star Gatherings is located on 35 pristine acres surrounded by forest service land in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and runs completely on solar power.

You’ll have the whole mountain to yourself to dance the night away amongst the majestic Colorado Rockies.

Our venue gets its name from the former “North Star” mining claim, which the venue was built upon.

a stunning view to say “i do”

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Empty banquet hall with long wooden tables decorated with pastel-colored flowers, candles, and white plates, illuminated by a circular chandelier with exposed bulbs.

a toast at north star gatherings in front of a mountain backdrop

the great hall

The sun-filled, modern Great Hall is fully lined with windows and view-through doors to bring those beloved mountain views inside from every direction.

Our main reception space, it’s enough for beautiful farmhouse tables, dance floors, bands, and whatever your mind dreams up for decor.

The Great Hall features a built-in bar, chandeliers, and gas fireplace, and can accommodate up to 170 guests for a seated dinner, including the wedding party.

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Guests enjoy cocktail hour at north star gatherings - the deck is wooden with heaters and overlooks a mountain ridge

the cocktail deck

Enjoy cocktail hour in style: overlooking the Rockies with a drink in hand, freshly poured at our built-in bar.

The cocktail deck has its own stunning mountain views, and spans the entire length of the building, meeting up with the ceremony deck in the rear. Views are unobstructed, and the drinks will be flowing.

Cocktail tables and propane deck heaters are included in every venue rental.

Wildlife spotting from the deck is common, and we hope you get to enjoy the birds, deer, and happy little flowers.

“The venue and the view was one of the highlights of our wedding! We can't thank North Star Gatherings enough for all the help in planning and bringing our vision to life!…”

-Katie & J

Small modern gray cabin with a sloped wooden roof, black-framed glass door, and two black chairs outside. The cabin is on a slight elevation with a stone stairs leading up to it, surrounded by pine trees and other woods.

The Loft is our interior getting ready space, located above The Great Hall and complete with a makeup counter, powder room, and lots of comfy seating to kick back, relax, and get ready on the big day.

Our Aspen House is our beautiful second getting ready space tucked in the venue’s aspen grove and overlooking the Eastern ridge.

This tiny home turned wedding prep space is equipped with electricity, racks for hanging clothes, fans, heat, and comfortable tables and chairs for pre-ceremony lounging, as well as a large glass door to welcome the outside in.

To deter wildlife the Aspen House is closed after cocktail hour. The Loft is open all night!