Denver Art Museum - Kemper Courtyard and Amphitheater
Denver, CO
| Venue type | Museum & Historic Site |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Published price | $3,500 to $6,000 |
| Capacity | Up to 200 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Half-day rental (6-hour space-use window, includes 4 hours of event time plus setup/load-out) is $3,500. Full-day rental (available Wed/Sat/Sun only, 12-hour space use) is $6,000, which exceeds this directory's $5k cap.
The source publishes a range of $3,500 to $6,000, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- limited tables, chairs, china and flatware
- complimentary general admission to the DAM during museum hours
Reception capacity 200. Explicitly marketed by the museum for 'wedding ceremonies, tributes, cocktail hours, outdoor receptions, and intimate gatherings.' Triangular paved garden with Denver skyline and Civic Center Park views. Only the $3,500 half-day rate fits this directory's budget.
Published on d26jxt5097u8sr.cloudfront.net, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Denver
$3,500 is the 18th lowest published starting price of the 18 venues listed in the Denver metro. The metro median starting price is $300, and no other listing in the metro publishes a higher starting price.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 200 guests. At $3,500, filling the space works out to $18 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 15 Denver listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Denver
These listings in Denver publish a starting price below $3,500.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum - The Prow GardenDenver, CO · Museum & Historic Site | $825 to $2,500 | 80 guests |
| City Park PavilionDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $900 to $1,500 | 350 guests |
| Washington Park BoathouseDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $600 to $1,000 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in City and County of Denver, CO
The venue fee above does not include the license. Denver sits in City and County of Denver, CO, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Denver Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 |
| License fee | $30Marriage or Civil Union license: $30. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 35 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a U.S. state issued driver's license or permit, a U.S. state issued ID, a U.S. military ID, or a passport that includes the English language, for each applicant |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedThe Clerk and Recorder issues licenses but does not perform ceremonies and points couples to self solemnization. Denver County Court offers marriage and civil union ceremonies for couples who want a judicial officer to officiate; couples coordinate directly with a listed judge or magistrate, with weekday slots between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and evening or weekend arrangements. The court's weddings page lists officers and availability but no fee schedule. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: denvergov.org, denvercountycourt.org, content.leg.colorado.gov
Denver is a consolidated city and county, so the city venues and the issuing office share one jurisdiction. In person service is by appointment only. Denver also runs a virtual appointment option where both parties must be in the same room and on the same screen at the same time. The signed certificate must be returned within 35 days of the license date.
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Other space at Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum rents 2 spaces for weddings and each is priced separately, so booking this one does not get you the others.