It's very Colorado. Down to earth and very simple. With that first impression we walked in and out to the back where the wedding was going to be held. It's about a 20 minute drive from Lakewood. The view in the back is probably the reason why couples choose this location. But to have access to the view you have to actively look for it. It's mostly covered by the neighbors big trees. Parking is in front which is limited and the side of the road for about 10-12 cars. You can't park anywhere else or you will be towed. The inside of the venue is not that big although it's not tiny either. Two things to consider if you're thinking about using this venue. It's old. So they have a wall AC that blows arctic air in one direction. Mine. So someone will be me in your reception and she will not be able to take it. I felt like I was in a meat locker. Second thing to consider: the uneven floors. A few people almost fell flat on their faces. Dark wood floors that's uneven+Heels? Comedy or dark comedy? Your imagination will work an O.T on what could potentially happen here. It's dark inside as well. Although there's a bar that can fix that. I'm not impressed and not a fan at all. read more

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The furnishings are *very* dated. The chairs are old, stained and ugly. If you are going for clean/updated look, you will need to rent chair covers. We did, and the chairs looked amazing. One of the staffers commented that they had never seen the chairs look so good for a wedding. The linens and place settings are also older, but you do pay for an all-inclusive wedding, so you get what you get, I suppose. During conversation with Bob regarding details for the wedding, we asked that appetizers and drinks be ready for our daughter and son in law in the "bridal room" immediately following the ceremony. They wanted to have about 30 minutes to connect and reflect on the ceremony as a newly married couple. There was nothing. When I asked Bob about it, he said they would be there at 4:30p (it was 4:40p at the time). Disconcertingly, he also did not seem too worried about it. We heard that several of the CR staff members had called out sick on that day. The fact that not every scheduled staff member was there is unfortunate, but not our problem. I do want to say that the owners are very nice people. Bob was very friendly and respectful. However, he also is somewhat of a control freak and was a bit befuddled at times that we wanted to do things differently than his "plan." Example - he wanted our officiant to walk down the aisle prior to the mothers being seated - the direct opposite of how we do weddings in our faith community. The ceremony itself was perfect in every way, after we got that detail worked out. The music was on-point, and he worked easily with me to have the ceremony special music be perfect. For an indoor wedding, the guests face a rudimentary "stage," where they also place an arch that the couple is meant to be married under. I would recommend that future brides think about renting a curtain to cover this entire area, especially if you are like me and require a clean/simple aesthetic. You face an old-timey fireplace (not lit), and a stage of sorts, covered in old/dated grey carpet, at the back is where the DJ sits for the reception. On the far-right hand side of the stage, about an hour before the ceremony, 3 stacking chairs had still not been removed - my dad mentioned this to me - so my husband and wedding coordinator moved them. Additionally. When we booked the venue, we were told that the chairs would extend back towards the bar area, but, they put guests that would not "fit" on the floor to the upper area, behind a half wall - not even close to what had been discussed. Speaking of the upper area, one of the reserved tables in that area that was meant to be up front/center, was moved a row back, so one of the tables of honor was far in the back of the venue. Very, very disappointing, as it was full of my good friends who have been supporting our daughter for years and years. The reception. The bar opened immediately the ceremony, and I want to give those guys 5 stars ABSOLUTELY for their stellar service. The drinks were delicious, strong and were made quickly. I want to say that our entire party of about 80-ish people had drinks in hand within 15 minutes. No issues whatsoever with the bar service. The appetizers (meant to be ready at 4:30p) were not served until after 5p, which should really not be that big of a deal, but we had some hungry young adults (including bride/groom), so it was a thing. An odd twist came when the dinner was in full swing. We had discussed speeches during the dinner. However, we found that Bob was determined that speeches should take place during the cake cutting ceremony, after the kids finished eating. Again, he has an idea in his head of how a wedding should run. He finally relented and allowed us to have our speeches during dinner to honor the couple. When it was time to cut the cake, our kids were not permitted to have a wedding toast (with champagne that we had purchased) because we already did our speeches? How does one have anything to do with another? No speeches required - just able to quietly toast one another. Speaking of time dragging. I hate to mention this, but I do believe that one reason that the dinner was dragged way out was because we had purchased an open bar for 3 hours. Outside of the initial rush to the bar after the ceremony, the bar was not super busy. It seemed suspicious to me that the bar was targeted to be closed once dinner had finished (3 HOURS LATER?). People are going to drink more once dancing begins, and by that time, the open bar had closed, and had become a paid bar. TLDR: A lot of quirks, and if you choose to go with this venue, you will need to stay on top of expectations at all times. All in, we paid around $10k for 100 people. About 75 showed up, so be *very certain* of your final headcount, or you will be overcharged. If you are not incredibly attuned to detail, certain things will likely not bother you. If details are your thing, you may want to consider one of the other "all-inclusive" venues in the Denver area read more

My best friend got married here 22jun2024, I was not part of the venue search process or the part leading up the wedding day, though my bestie said they were quite helpful and well communicative. Day of, we arrived at 10:30, with thoughts that we might have quite a bit of decorating to do but it was basically all done by the time we arrived and they had others come in at noon to finish anything else up. It looked BEAUTIFUL. Cozy, but not in a small way. There was plenty of room for the tables we needed, a very spacious dance floor and stage with a sweetheart table and space for DJ. The bridal suite was spacious and welcoming and beautiful. All of the staff, especially Chantal, was super friendly, helpful, and on top of any questions or concerns any of us had. read more

We got married on 7/20/2024 and had the most incredible experience! We booked our wedding reception here with the old owners in 2023, but we had the BEST experience with the new 2024 management, Chantal. She was responsive to all of our needs and requests, and even let us come by the day before the wedding to set up. She helped make our reception run smoothly so that we could enjoy our special day with our friends and family. They have also updated a lot of things including the chairs, floors, and bridal suite. Overall, we were very impressed and would highly recommend this lovely, rustic venue. read more

I have been there twice for weddings. One was for a very good friend of the family. The other was for my son's wedding. Unbelievable venue, great food, amazing view. Bob and the crew at the Crystal Rose (100% pros) will make it a night that you, your family and friends will remember. Top notch: Bar tending Cook Set up Scheduling Teardown DJ read more

Crystal Rose - Son and new in-laws - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Golden, Colorado

I was here for a high school reunion. It was delightful. The food was very good.. Especially fun was being in this spot now a fine reception hall which was once Sam's 3.2 bar we went to many years ago. Great views of Denver. This is one of four reception halls tagged Crystal Rose in Denver. See their website for others, info. read more

Crystal Rose - Go Pirates! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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I recently shot a wedding here. It was mind blowing how in tune the staff is. When you have a group of 6-7 seasoned veterans that have been working together for 10+ years it shows. Everything happened on time and with great ease. The food was magnificent. The dj was a pro and you can tell. No bad music and lots of 80's music people want to dance to. I gave them a card and told them I would provide special pricing just for them because of how much of a pleasure it was to work with them. I hope I get to do many more weddings there. read more

My fiancé and I toured here while looking for our wedding venue. It felt much more like the crusty out dated rose than a crystal rose. The pictures online completely catfished us. It was absolutely not what we were expecting and even on a small budget we were never going to choose to have our wedding here. read more

The paradise hills board has held our annual meeting here for a many years and they never disappoint. Great staff!

When Jay tells you they will take care of everything, he isn't lying! I had a stress free wedding of my dreams! I can't tell you how many weddings I've been too where little things fall through the cracks because no one thought of it a head of time, not at the Crystal Rose! If you're on the fence about this place, you have to go take a look before you decide! The rustic feel was exactly what I was looking for! These guys know how to throw a party.I used Petals Florist and their team worker with the Crystal Rose for set up, so I literally didn't have to worry about ANYTHING! The price they quote you is the price you pay. read more

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I don't recommend this place as they take advantage of you in a desperate, panic situation. We booked this place because one of our other places that we had already booked got shut down and we had to panic because nobody else had our date and we booked Crystal Rose in a panuc decision and less than 24 hours after booking we decided that this wasn't the place for us and they decided not to give our deposit back even though we literally informed them less than 24 hours after talking to them. Most places have a 7 day buyers remorse clause. But they do not if you do not book with them you lose your deposit and even though they said they would try to work with us if they got the date filled, every time we call them they keep saying "oh no we haven't got to fill yet but we have plenty of brides who want to look." We really feel at this point every time we call that they're lying to us to keep our deposit . Taking advantage of couples in a desperate situation is just plain wrong! read more

4.5 stars, for the wedding we had here last night, totally painless for the bride, groom and parents. Staff was great - friendly, professional and totally "with" our desire for a happy, easy going family event with kids running amuck, dancing, etc. They did a great job keeping us on track as well. The food was very good and reasonably priced per person for what we received - nicely done buffet with a good selection of items well prepared. The venue itself is older and somewhat dated but a great place to have a party for 120 or so with plenty of room for kids to be kids inside and out in the back yard. Parking is tight but sufficient and there is plenty of room for on street parking in both directions on a not busy stretch of road which worked nicely on a beautiful summer day. Not the place for you if you are looking for a high end venue with white glove table side service - this is the kind of place for a young couple to get married and have a party for their friends and family without breaking anyone's pocket book. read more

The Crystal Rose did an INCREDIBLE job on our May 20, 2016 wedding!! I was so nervous after I signed the contract with them because I began to read some negative reviews. Those reviews were absolutely un-realistic! They did everything perfectly!! I am a pain in the butt bride and they listened to everything that I wanted: put this here, hide this, OH I hate that, move that there, I need this, do you have, can I use, ......and after all of my requests Jay and Bob simply said "Yes, no problem. Of course". At first I thought that was odd, always telling me "yes" but after my wedding a realized that they are TRULY accommodating and have seen crazy brides like me before. Bob and his team made me feel 100% confident in everything they did. Their service was ON POINT and Bob did a stellar job DJ'ing my party. The food was incredible and the views were breathtaking. Not only was our wedding absolutely perfect but it was affordable!!! If you are looking for a gorgeous venue with an "all in one" (easy for planning) that does weddings flawlessly then you should check out the Crystal Rose at Lookout Mountain!! read more

My Sister got married here September 8th, and the guy Dudley was such a great help. He kept everything fast and organized, and the whole venue was so beautiful. The food was to die for! The scenic background of the mountains was stunning! Each of the event staff was great! read more

I can't give this place enough stars! My daughters wedding was held here this past week. Everything was absolutely perfect! Bob and Jay and all of the staff were fantastic!!!!! Everyone was so helpful and they went out of their way to help me set up and did an amazing job throughout the day! You can tell Bob loves what he does; it really shows! The ceremony went flawlessly, the food was fantastic and the bartender was great! After the day was over, these guys took everything down and had it ready to pack in the car. I can't thank them enough!!!! Great venue! Everyone had a super time! I couldn't ask for the day to go any smoother than it did; thanks again guys! You are the best! read more

They did a amazing job the whole staff was unbelievable and made everything so perfect we are so thankful for them and are so happy

Crystal rose is amazing. They made my wedding perfect. We didn't want to leave. Bob and his staff are absolutely amazing. Only venue I found where I could get the full day for the wedding and not stress over anything. read more

Very great place to have a wedding. Affordable, peaceful, and the staff was excellent! Darren our wedding coordinator is the BEST! He planned it all the way through and was very professional and friendly. The food was great also. Best day of my life, and the wonderful staff and services of Crystal Rose were the backbone behind it, THANKS GUYS!!! read more

my wedding was amazing. Bob was such a pro! everything went off without a hitch! there food was so good. all of my guests said the food was amazing. I wish I could have enjoyed the roast beef and potatos! my dress was just way to tight for that though lol it was a great night and one I will remember FOREVER! I would say my one complaint would be is there are no fans or a.c. in the bride/groom rooms. but honestly it could have been us getting hot/nervous in lil rooms b4 getting hitched! but overall it was perfect!! read more

My wife and I went in not knowing a thing about weddings. Darren, the wedding planner, put us at complete ease as he took over and guided us through the entire process. From rehearsal to the reception Darren was with us to cue us on key moments in a wedding so that we didn't miss a thing. He was always on the sideline and extremely transparent on cost and what to do. We are extremely thankful that we used Crystal Rose as the entire event was made better because we truly only needed to worry about having a good time. read more

Do not have your wedding here. The staff was rude, the food came out 3 hours after the ceremony, multiple people saw the staff carry trash from the kitchen through the walkway of the guests. The chairs where filthy. I cannot say enough bad things about this place. Save your money go elsewhere. read more

We found this venue as a lower cost option in the Denver area, and Jay was very responsive to initial inquiries. Although the photos online look great, we found the venue in person to be a big dingy, and out-dated especially considering the cost we were quoted. They also did not have the option to cover their stained and outdated chairs; we would have had to rent chair covers from a separate vendor. They included a DJ within their cost estimates and had brunch catering options that we were looking for. However, upon comparison with other venues we considered, and factoring in both the "included" costs and "extras", this venue was not cost effective. We also felt that it may be a bit confusing to find for all of our out-of-state guests as phone signals were spotty; and parking space was also a bit of a concern with Jay telling us guests could ultimately park in the park across the street. read more

We got married here and it was the happiest day of our lives. The food was exceptional and so were the views. It was a great place for a one stop event. We did the wedding and the reception here, and they provided the staff, DJs, etc. The only things we needed to provide was the decorations, cake, an officiant and guests. I felt they were a little hands off leading up to it, as we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. Turns out, we didn't do a lot of planning with them before hand, because they didn't need to. They have a well oiled machine, and provide a wedding planner with our package. Didn't think we were getting a lot out of it, until the day of the wedding, and WOW o WOW, was Catherine a blessing. She guided us through each and ever step of the process and kept us on track and the ship running smooth without an inkling of being overbearing. Most ever wedding that I have been to that had a wedding planner involved, the wedding planner made it seem like the day was about her instead of the couple. This couldn't have been further from the reality that we experienced. They day was great, the staff was great, and we would definitely recommend and go back. Anniversary party? The only issue we had was that they charge you an 18% service charge, "For upkeep and maintenance" and then still expect you to tip on top of that. It is basically a hidden charge, that was frustrating to find out and deal with at the end of a perfect night and day. It should just be part of their pricing. read more

We got married this past Sat (9/6/14) at the Crystal Rose (Lookout Mtn). Everything was perfect. Cannot praise this place highly enough. Our 60+ guests continue to rave about the food (brunch) & the service. You will find Jay, Darren & the rest of the staff highly organized & efficient. As close to an economical almost all inclusive setting as it gets. read more

My son and fiancé married at the Crystal Rose (2015). The entire ceremony, food, and atmosphere was perfect. I need to warn you: 1 week before the ceremony you will be charged over $1,500.00 for a "service fee". That service fee does not include gratuity. As you are leaving the venue, the lead coordinator will ask you for a tip. If the amount is not to his satisfaction, he will remind you that the gratuity is based on the total cost of the event. Tacky..... completely unprofessional. You will be thinking the entire event should be completely paid for at the time of your wedding. The rest of the staff will also be asking your guests to leave before your stated contracted time. The staff is uniformed and will be making comments about the time. read more

Wonderful place for my daughter's wedding. Candy and Bob went over and above for all my daughter's wishes. The food was great. The staff were great. Beautiful setting. read more

My wedding was amazing here. Bob is so great and really knows his stuff! The food was good, and everyone had a blast!

My husband I recently used the Lookout Mountain location for our wedding, and we couldn't be more pleased! Our wedding coordinator, Darren, was awesome. He answered all my questions and concerns all the way leading up the wedding. He and his staff kept the day running smoothly so my husband I didn't have to worry or think about anything but each other. They managed to take my vision and make it a beautiful reality on the day of the wedding and then some! I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding! read more

We got married at Crystal Rose on Lookout Mountain a few weeks ago, and I have to give major props and praises to this incredible and beautiful venue! From the get go, Darren patiently and kindly answered questions for us, made logical and truthful suggestions as to what works and may not work, and helped us build our dream day. You cannot put a price on having a contact person who knows so much about his venue, about the setup of a wedding (down to the little but meaningful details that you may forget or not think about during the day), and who works so diligently to keep things running smoothly to make for a great wedding night. Thanks to Darren for being such a professional through and through, and for guiding us through this sometimes trying and confusing process! Our lives were made so easy during our eight months of planning, as well as the few weeks leading up to the big day, and most importantly on the day of the wedding all the way through the end of the night. The staff here was professional and extremely respectful of us and all of our guests- they treated each and every person at our wedding as if they were royalty, and they put in a ton of hard work to make everybody comfortable and happy with their experience. It was important to us to save our family and friends the trouble of setting up and taking down tons of decorations and tables. The staff set everything up for the ceremony and reception, as well as took everything down afterwards. It all looked so beautiful and tasteful, and we really appreciated that they took care of us and allowed our family and friends to simply enjoy our special day, and not have to worry about any details before or after. The food was so delicious and we had people raving to us about it for weeks after the wedding! I could go on and on about these guys and how great they were! If you want an easy and enjoyable wedding planning experience, catered to what you want and very much run smoothly, then Crystal Rose is absolutely the place to go. THANKS DARREN, JAY, AND THE WHOLE STAFF AT CRYSTAL ROSE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN! -Nikayla and Matt read more

The groom, bride, our family and friends all loved the Crystal Rose! Jay, Bob and their excellent staff worked very hard to make our special day exceptional. We got married on Mother's Day 2018, a rare rain-soaked foggy day in Colorado. The Crystal Rose staff seamlessly transitioned our wedding from their outdoor setting to their indoor venue based on the bride's decision two hours before the ceremony without any negative impacts on the comfort of our guests. Better yet, literally everyone on the staff did all they could to make us feel welcome, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the entire day. The ceremony was great, we thought Chris (the minister recommended by Jay and Bob) was wonderful, the food was great, the service was exceptional, and the staff went out of their way to take extra good care of the groom's 96 year-old father. And, Bob was an excellent MC and a fun DJ too. read more