Winter Wedding in Denver, Colo.

As tropical altars and beach nuptials flood our Facebook feeds, it may be time to latch onto a new wedding trend by contemplating the completely opposite extreme. Change locations and attire with a winter wedding in the chilly yet gorgeous Rocky Mountains, particularly in Denver and its surrounding towns.

Denver is an ideal home base for your guests despite where you plan to host your events. The Mile High City has countless lodging options, breweries just begging to host your rehearsal dinner and heated rooftop bars with stunning sunsets.

The choice of venues is almost overwhelming, but the scenery and skies make choosing a venue easier than you´d think. Estes Park, home to the historic Stanley Hotel, features classic mountain beauty with a sparkling lake at the base of rolling hills. Or why not wed among the geological wonder that is Red Rocks Park? There is a chapel and reception area that rest beneath the pointed rocks, with an image of downtown Denver in the distance.

Venues aside, the crisp mountain air and refreshing attitudes of the locals will ensure a good mood among guests. If friends and family are visiting from states away, they can spend a few extra days exploring the city and its surroundings. From skiing to jet skiing on lakes in Evergreen to visiting breweries of some of the nation´s best beer, Denver caters to lovers of all things outdoors. Trade in your lei and tropical cocktail for a pair of skis and a Rocky Mountain beer, and let your winter wonderland wedding capture your heart.