Weddings
Overview
Barn Weddings At Freight
Built in the late 1800’s, FREIGHT served as a train depot & lumber yard until becoming an event space in 2017. With FREIGHT, You get the charm & texture of a barn wedding venue with the vitality of a saved historic landmark. To get married in a venue with such a powerful metaphor like a depot can only bring strength to your union.
Interior
Spaces
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Main Hall
The interior lifts your eye & your heart upward. With contemporary, custom chandeliers lighting up the 32’ ceiling & historic trusses, you can feel the grandeur of America’s train industry. A getting ready room, full service bar, catering kitchen, & accessible restrooms complete the package.
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The Whiskey Lime Lounge
The Whiskey Lime Lounge is our set-piece, eye spy, whiskey sipping shed full of antiques from Leadville & the entire FREIGHT site. Available to guests of the hotel & depot, this fun nook in the courtyard can be used for hiding before walking down the aisle, couples photos, getting ready or just hanging out.
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"Getting Ready" Room
Our sunny, getting ready room off the main depot space is set up for wedding prep. With mirrors, plants & cushy velvet furniture, this room offers an oasis for intimate moments before a wedding.
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Our Rustic Bar
Covering whatever service or budget you need, FREIGHT’s custom bar is a beautiful set piece at every event.
Exterior
Spaces
The Freight Depot
FREIGHT’s depot houses the main hall, getting ready room, & bar. With 2,000’ of deck space, you can look out over the courtyard & Continental Divide or wave at the tourist train that chugs by most days. Our state of the art sound system allows you to listen to your favorite tunes both inside & outside.
- Built in 1886
- Renovated in 2017
- Sliding Barn Doors
- 3,500 sqft of Space
- Stunning 32' Vaulted Ceilings
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Courtyard
Perfect for cocktail hour or an on-site ceremony, the courtyard hosts the Whiskey Lime Lounge, Red Shed, and western dock of the depot. Our in-house beverage burro loves to wander the crowds, serving up delicious drinks with a smile.
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The Red Shed
Amenities
- Up to 220 Guests
- Rustic Wood & Metal Chairs (220 Total)
- Wine Barrels (8 Total)
- Lounge Furniture
- Twenty 6' Circular Banquet Tables
- Twelve 8' Rectangular Farm Tables
- 6 Hour Event Time
- Wedding & Event Planner
- Event Staff
- On-Site Parking
- Fire Pit & Lawn Games
- Pet Friendly
- Linens
- Steel Arch
- Getting Ready Room
- The Red Shed
- The Whiskey Lime Lounge
- Courtyard & Bandstand
Awards
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Testimonials
KIND WORDS FROM OUR COUPLES
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Meet
Carrie Mallozzi
Meet
Carrie Mallozzi
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From flowers to food, Carrie of Stellar & Sage is here to support your wedding day as our in-house wedding Planner. We work with Carrie because the compassion & professionalism she brings to weddings allows those generous family & friends to partake in the amazing day that has been so long in the making. We want everyone to have the opportunity to show up for the couple getting married & Carrie’s work allows our clients to do just that.
Our Local
Vendors
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Our Local
Vendors
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Unlike many venues, we do not require you to work with specific vendors. Unique to us, we include a wedding planner with our services when you book FREIGHT for a wedding. Carrie, of Stellar and Sage, has curated a list of Lake County vendors vetted for quality of product and quality of service.
Leadville, CO
Off-Site Ceremonies
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Twin Lakes
This is 15 minute drive from FREIGHT and a managed by the Forest Service. You must obtain a permit for groups larger that 75 guests. Parking fees apply ($7/car). Please note that you can not reserve an exact spot for your wedding, since this land is public. But, we can do our best to do so.
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Turquoise Lake
Also a 15 minute drive from FREIGHT, we have Turquoise Lake. Just like Twin Lakes, this is managed by the Forest Service. You must obtain a permit for groups larger that 75 guests. Parking fees apply ($7/car). Please note that you can not reserve an exact spot for your wedding, since this land is public. But, we can do our best to do so.
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Leadville Railroad
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