Weddings @ The Rose

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Golden's Premiere Wedding Venue

Mountain town charm with metro area sophistication

Our Available Rooms

Main Venue

Experience the perfect venue for your event combining authentic Western American history with the convenience of a major metropolitan location.

The Rose is an iconic downtown Golden property. Rental of The Rose Main Venue includes the main venue and lobby and the 2nd-floor mezzanine, Bridal Suite, and Groom's Lounge. The entire event venue can accommodate up to as many as 300 guests for plated meal-type events. For events with MORE than 150 guests, we encourage you to add on the State Room lounge as this provides your guests with more room to spread out for Cocktail Hour and increases the number of bartenders on staff from 2-4.

Guest Capacity
25-300 Seated
25-600 Standing

Square Footage
7,500

Ideal For
Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
"Sophisticated and flexible"

Included in this room:
We are an all-inclusive venue equipped with tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware, decorative lighting, and table decor. We provide professional event coordination, full in-house catering, beverage service, and staffing and will connect you with the very best local vendors. The Rose has a concert-quality sound system, up to 4 large-screen televisions, a theater-quality video projection system, and an elevated stage.

Room Cost
Includes up to 10 hours of venue access. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

The Lobby

This attractive two-story masonry building was fully restored to its bygone-era art deco glamour during the recent facility renovation.

Visitors enter the building under the classic grand marquee and enter a space with soaring ceilings, bold steel trusses, elegant lighting and original brick walls define the new venue and Lobby space. In addition, The Lobby has a fully stocked bar, classic parlor games, and two big-screen televisions. This space is quite unique as it allows for a lounge, a bar, and dining space for tables to be set up and is ideal for moderate social dining functions (60 ppl).

Guest Capacity
25-50 Seated
25-60 Standing

Ideal For
Engagement party, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
"The perfect size"

Included in this room:
Lounge area 2 Shuffleboard games 2 TVs Private restrooms Dining space

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

State Room

1000 square feet of steampunk elegance

The State Room, located on the mezzanine level of The Rose event venue has a private bar, private bathrooms, an elegant fireplace, and two large TV screens. Guests can access the State Room through a dedicated entrance on Washington Ave. or through the main venue space. The room is set-up with lounge and bar seating (50 ppl) and works well for cocktail-style/heavy hors d'oeuvres style events.

Guest Capacity
Up to 25 Seated
25-50 Standing

Square Footage
1,000

Ideal For
Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Couples luncheon

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:
Fireplace Private bar Lounge seating

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

Barbershop

A true piece of history in Golden. Originally called the “Iler Block," this space now serves as the entry area for the Buffalo Rose restaurant.

This classic old west structure was built in 1871 and was completely restored as part of the recent remodel project. The Barbershop features one of the only exposed brick nogged walls still standing, an original vaulted ceiling, handsome interior wood siding preserved from the Civil War era, and cozy lounge seating arrayed thoughtfully around a stone fireplace. The room opens conveniently out on to a patio along 12th Ave. The room works well for cocktail-style/heavy hors d'oeuvres-style events.

Guest Capacity
15-30 Seated
15-30 Standing

Ideal For
Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:
Fireplace Attached patio space

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

Buffalo Room

The Buffalo Room is the site of the oldest bar in Colorado.

The recent remodel fully restored the classic masonry façade, re-exposed and highlighted the original interior brick walls, and revealed many distinct architectural elements that have characterized this wonderful building since the early 20th century. The Buffalo Room is a semi-private dining room in our restaurant and is available for private dining. It is ideal for larger social dining functions (80 ppl). You can also add on the attached patio for an additional fee (20 ppl).

Guest Capacity
25-80 Seated
25-65 Standing

Ideal For
Engagement party, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
“Western and authentic”

Included in this room:
Semi-private dining room. Garage doors and windows that open Attached patio

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

The Back Patio

Energetic outdoor patio space.

Book The Back Patio and you and your friends will enjoy a cocktail party with live patio music (if available) in a comfortable outdoor setting. The area has two fire pits and the Back Deck portion is under a roof to shelter your party from the crazy Colorado elements. The open-air Back Patio is set-up with high-top tables, umbrellas, and patio-style lounge seating and works well for cocktail-style/heavy hors d'oeuvres style events for 60 or plated or buffet-style receptions for 50.

Guest Capacity
25-50 Seated
20-60 Standing

Ideal For
Wedding shower, Engagement party, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
“Lively and airy”

Included in this room:
2 firepits High-top, rail, and lounge seating Stage for entertainment

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

The Back Deck

Eat, drink, and celebrate @ The Rose!

The Back Deck has two fire pits and is under a roof to shelter your party from the crazy Colorado elements and is set-up with high-top tables and rail seating and works well for either cocktail-style/heavy hors d'oeuvres style events (20-25 guests) or plated meal receptions (up to 30 guests). This one of a kind space is ideal for smaller receptions. Add on the attached open-air Back Patio, set-up with high-top tables, umbrellas, and patio-style lounge seating, for an additional fee (25 ppl).

Guest Capacity
25-30 Seated
25-30 Standing

Ideal For
Wedding shower, Engagement party, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests Often Feel This Space Is
“Stylish and intimate”

Included in this room:
2 fire pits High-top tables and rail seating 1 television

Room Cost
Includes up to a 3-hour event rental. Inquire today for current pricing, availability, and a personalized event proposal.

Plan your wedding!

Here you will find all of the resources you need to begin planning your Golden wedding at The Rose. Below you will find an array of informational documents and ways to get in touch with us to reserve and plan for your big day. We look forward to making your wedding everything you want your special day to be!

Contact our Event Staff

Documents

Wedding Guide

Preferred Vendors

FAQ

What is your peak season?

May, June, July, August, September, October, and December

What is your off-peak season?

January, February, March, April, and November

Do you have on-site parking?

No. However we are located 1-block from 2 different parking structures and 1/2 block from a large parking lot.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

As a Colorado Food and Liquor licensee, all food and beverages must be provided by The Rose and consumed on-site, with the exception of specialty cakes from an approved vendor.

Do you have accessible facilities?

Yes, the main floor to our event center and restaurant are wheelchair accessible.

What's included in your starting rental fee?

Our venue comes equipped with a professional event coordinator, staffing, tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware, decorative lighting, and table decor.

How many hours are included in our booking?

Your reservation includes up to 10-hours from start to finish, including 2-hours for set up and 1-hour for clean up. Any additional time will be billed at $50 per 30-minutes for set-up time and $100 per 30-minutes for any contracted time past midnight.

Do we need to get insurance?

No, our venue is fully insured.

How do we get to your venue from the nearest airport?

Our venue is located in downtown Golden, Colorado. You can reach our venue by public transportation via public transportation or by private car or taxi.

What is your cancellation policy?

1. More than 120-days prior to Event Date - 100% of Deposit + 25% of any other payments. 2. Less than 120-days prior and more than 90-days prior to Event Date - 100% of Deposit + 50% of any other payments. 3. Less than 90 and more than 10-days prior to Event Date - 100% of Deposit + 75% of any other payments. 4. Less than 10-days prior to Event Date - 100% of Deposit + 100% of any other payments.

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   Brittany Burke 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had our wedding at The Rose Event Center in September 2025 and the entire process was a DREAM! The venue is stunning and has so much character - exactly what we were looking for! This was our 4th venue we toured and I knew it was the one the moment we started to walk through. Both Patricia and Emily were incredible to work with. They were extremely prompt and organized in every email and conversation we had. What we loved the most is that this is an all-inclusive venue -- something that is not very typical with other venues. The transparency in the price and what it includes were 100% exact & there were no hidden fees. We loved working with their recommended vendor (elite entertainment) for our DJ and decor. That is the only outside vendor, besides our photographer & makeup/hair people. We chose to add extra time and have access to the venue earlier on our wedding day so that both parties could get ready at the venue and I highly recommend doing that! We both had breakfast at nearby restaurants and timed everything out so that the girls would arrive first to start getting ready. The bridal space upstairs is gorgeous and perfect for getting ready with your girls. We had our first look in the state room (bar upstairs) and it was the perfect intimate moment we wanted. We sent our wedding party & parents down to the park (2 blocks away) by the river and walked down there after our first look for family/bridal party photos - a true dream without having to coordinate transportation. I cannot recommend The Rose and their staff enough. The food was delicious and our guests enjoyed being able to explore up on the mezzanine level throughout the night. (*inside tip - you can go to the Buffalo Rose next door and do a wine tasting before making your wine selections!) Make sure you get the Churros for dessert! Our *only* regret is that we didn't have more dessert for out guests -- it ran out very quickly as we had more guests stay than expected and everyone wanted the churros (we did the dessert bar with 4 different varieties) Book your tour at The Rose Event center - you won't regret it!
  
 
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   Brandon Craig 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the wedding of our dreams at The Rose, and I’m still in awe of how perfectly everything came together. It was truly the best day of our lives. Very early in our tour, my wife and I knew we had found the perfect venue. The building is full of charm — the upstairs state room is ideal for cocktail hour, the front lounge creates a warm gathering space for guests, and most importantly, the dance floor is huge with an incredible stage. We wanted to throw an absolute rager with a live band, and The Rose was the perfect place to make that happen. Patricia, the event coordinator, runs an incredibly tight ship. She is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and always on top of everything. The planning documents were thorough and thoughtfully structured, and she kept us on track every step of the way. Wedding planning can be stressful, but Patricia made us feel completely confident that every detail was handled. At the rehearsal, Patricia took full command in the best possible way. She had every minute detail mapped out, which allowed us to truly relax and focus on enjoying the moment. On the big day, we felt so well taken care of. Thank you, Patricia, for going above and beyond for us. If you choose The Rose, you can trust that Patricia and her team will make your wedding everything you hope it will be. Fun fact: My wife and I actually booked The Rose before we got engaged — a little untraditional, I know. We wanted to lock in the venue before dates filled up, and it took so much pressure off. When it came time to propose, I reached out to Patricia to help plan it. At our wedding, there was even an “X” on the dance floor marking the exact spot where I proposed. Patricia truly goes the extra mile.
  
 
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   Amy B. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked the Buffalo Rose to host my son‘s rehearsal dinner. Coming from California. It was important to us to have an all in one venue to serve 50 guests. The Buffalo Rose did not disappoint! Excellent food, excellent communication, excellent price, excellent staff! I would highly recommend for your event.
  
 
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   Charles Zimmerman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Rose is such a wonderful venue. We had our wedding here in November and it went perfectly! The event coordinator, Patricia, put in an immense amount of work with us getting everything just right. She kept us on track for deadlines, helped organize all decorative details, and helped us coordinate with vendors. Her recommended vendors were great and she has a great working relationship with all of them. She really focused on making the day easy for us. During the event, she was available to handle any requests that we had. She kept us well-hydrated and made sure we had plenty of time to regroup between the ceremony and reception. The space is a historic building that has a vintage charm, including an excellent bar on the 2nd floor mezzanine, moody lighting, and a sophisticated feel. It's located in the heart of Golden, right by Clear Creek. The whole day was very beautiful.
  
 
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   Jen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Patricia at The Rose Event Center and All Four Seasons Events was one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Patricia was warm, organized, calm, and incredibly thoughtful. She truly helps keep you grounded throughout the entire planning process. As a busy mom of two, I had no idea how I was going to pull off planning a wedding, but Patricia kept everything organized and detailed while constantly reassuring me that I was on track and that there was no need to stress. Her calm presence and guidance made all the difference. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond in the most incredible way. At one point, a strap on my wedding dress ripped right off my shoulder, and before I even had a chance to panic, Patricia was there immediately. She calmly pulled out a full emergency wedding toolkit, expertly sewed me back into my dress, and had me back out enjoying my wedding in no time at all. What could have been a stressful moment became a complete non-issue because of her. There were also so many thoughtful touches that made the day feel extra special; seeing our names on the marquee at The Rose on our wedding day was such a fun and meaningful addition that made everything feel even more magical. Everything turned out exactly how I envisioned it. One thing I absolutely love about The Rose Event Center is that it has the perfect amount of character and ambiance, you truly don’t need a ton of wedding décor to make it beautiful. The venue itself sets the tone in such an elegant, warm way. The entire staff was fantastic,  warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the day. And the food was incredible. The chef truly knocked it out of the park, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Patricia is truly exceptional at what she does. Her organization, preparedness, calm energy, and genuine heart shine through in every detail. We are beyond grateful for her and cannot recommend Patricia, The Rose Event Center, and All Four Seasons Events highly enough. — Jennifer & Alex
  
 
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   Natalia M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great venue for live music! We saw a few tribute bands there. Great sound and light! Yes, it is loud, but they have ear plugs, if you forget your own!!! Finally, a place that offers earplugs! Thank you!!!! Food was quite decent. Drinks were good.
  
 
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   Pat Braden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great place for a party or to see a concert.
  
 
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   Paulette Fara-Schembri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great venue! The only thing I would add is to have a gluten-free beer option at the venue. We like having dinner and drinks at the restaurant and then walking over for the music. It's hard to go from having a beer to hard liquor afterwards and would prefer to have a can of Holidaily while watching the music.
  
 
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   Gus Chavez Jr 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved this venue for many reasons. Clean, spacious, lots of seating, great views and amazing acoustics. Saw Rush Archives here 11/26/2025
  
 
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   Emily Perhats 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We could not have imagined a more perfect place to get married than The Rose. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew it was the one—the atmosphere is stunning, the staff is warm and professional, and every detail feels intentional and elegant. A huge part of why we chose this venue was Patricia, the day-of coordinator. She is truly exceptional. From our very first meeting, she made us feel supported, understood, and completely at ease. She handled every question with patience and expertise, and on the wedding day she was an absolute superstar—organized, calm, and always two steps ahead. Patricia made everything run flawlessly, and her kindness and professionalism elevated the entire experience. Our wedding day was beyond anything we could have hoped for, and The Rose—and especially Patricia—played a huge role in making it magical. Highly, highly recommend!