Fireside Romance: Incorporating Spruce Mountain's Fire Features Into Your Fall Wedding

July 04, 2025
Weddings

Photo Credit: Callie Riesling Photography

There’s nothing like cozying up by a fire surrounded by your closest friends and loved ones, especially in the fall when the air is just brisk enough to make a crackling fire so tempting. But incorporating fireside ambiance into your wedding evening? That’s even better!

At Spruce Mountain Ranch, we've mastered the art of fireside romance, making it the centerpiece of unforgettable fall weddings in Colorado.

With eight spectacular fireplaces scattered across our venue spaces, couples enjoy the ethereal glow of fire through their entire wedding day, from the “get ready” stage to nighttime mingling and dancing.

Planning a fall wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch? This blog highlights different ways you can incorporate our fire features into your wedding day itinerary for peak romance and coziness at our premier Colorado wedding venue.

A Note on the Magic Fall Weddings at Spruce Mountain Ranch

Before we dive into our discussion about Spruce Mountain’s beloved fire features, let’s take a pit stop and talk a little bit about what makes our venue so incredible during autumn.

Fall at Spruce Mountain Ranch brings:

Never-ending golden grasslands, extending as far as the eye can see
A magnificent, naturally autumnal color palette for your wedding backdrop
Epic golden-hour photography opportunities
A cozy country vibe that merges perfectly with a fall or harvest wedding theme
Crisp mountain air creates the ideal temperature for cozy fires and intimate moments, while still being comfortable for outdoor celebrations.

Spruce Mountain’s Signature Fire Features

Spruce Room/Ponderosa Courtyard Fireplace

Couples celebrating on our Upper Ranch love using this stunning indoor-outdoor fireplace as a backdrop for their first dance and/or their sweetheart table (typically indoors). If nothing else, couples always love capturing a sweet, intimate moment in front of the fireplace during their couple’s photography session.

Albert’s Lodge Fireplace

A true architectural marvel, the massive fireplace in Albert’s Lodge is often used as a ceremony backdrop for fall and winter weddings on our Lower Ranch. As if it’s not already super romantic, you can take the magic up a notch by decorating the mantel and floor surrounding the fireplace with hundreds of shimmering candles. Mmmm…so breathtaking!

Colorado Room Fireplace

Our Colorado Room is the perfect place for casual, post-ceremony mingling and drinks, especially for smaller crowds. Between its snug wooden furniture, spectacular gas fireplace, and lodge-like aesthetic, it gives a real VIP room vibe.

Ames Patio Fireplace

Adjacent to our Colorado Room, the Ames Patio features a lovely freestanding stone fireplace, another favorite spot for couples shots and wedding party pictures. Featuring two pergolas and a marvelous log swing, the quaint patio is also a sweet, semi-private area for intimate conversations or a momentary escape from the crowd.

Ruby’s Cottage & Bridal Loft Fireplaces

Whether you’re celebrating on our Upper Ranch or Lower Ranch, your bridal party will be getting ready in style. Snap lovely bridal photos against Ruby’s Cottage’s extravagant multi-story fireplace. Or capture a beautiful pre-wedding huddle with your bridesmaids around the Bridal Loft’s double-sided fireplace. No matter where you go, these fire features will add a warm touch to your wedding prep.

Cigar Bar & Groom’s Lounge Fireplaces

Grooms, we didn’t leave you out of the fire feature fun! Both the Upper Ranch and Lower Ranch get-ready spaces for our grooms feature luxurious gas fireplaces that set the tone for memorable pre-wedding moments

Practical Tips & Inspiration for Your Fall Fireside Wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch

Planning an autumn wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch? Here are some general tips to make the best use of our fire features for your epic fall celebration.

Embrace the fiery color palette.

Natural fall colors like burgundy, gold, rust, burnt orange, and deep greens work exquisitely with the vibrant and earthy hues associated with stone, wood, and fire.
Add “cozy” textures to your décor.

Going all in on the fireside vibe? Create a seamless aesthetic by incorporating complementary textures like velvet, blankets, wood, and other natural elements into your tablescapes and backdrops.
Supplement fire features with other warm lighting elements.

Some of our favorite fall weddings at Spruce Mountain have used a combination of firelight, string lights, candlelight, and the warm lighting built into our venue to create that enchanting nighttime reception ambiance we just love to see.
Make blankets available for guests.

Pinterest is overflowing with so many cute blanket rack displays like this one. It’s perfectly fine to offer only a handful of blankets—not every guest will want or need one. If it fits your style and budget, you can even monogram and give away light blankets as wedding favors.
Select a menu that fits the mountain vibe.

At Spruce Mountain Ranch, awe-inspiring mountain views, rich wooden features, and gorgeous fireplaces create a wholesome aesthetic that makes you just want to curl up with some hearty comfort food and sip hot cocoa or apple cider.
Include s’mores as a part of your dessert menu.

This interactive fire-inspired dessert is more than just a sweet treat—it’s quality entertainment for guests of all ages.
Set aside plenty of time for fireside photos.

Plan extra time for romantic fireside portraits—silhouettes against flames, warm embraces by firelight, and dramatic nighttime shots are absolute must-haves.

Your Unforgettable Fireside Fall Wedding Awaits

Spruce Mountain Ranch offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, rustic elegance, and cozy fire features to create your ideal fall wedding celebration. Our eight unique fireplaces provide countless opportunities for stunning photography, intimate moments, and unforgettable memories.

Ready to see our fire features in person? Schedule your complimentary venue tour today and discover why Spruce Mountain Ranch is Colorado's premier destination for magical autumn weddings.

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