Limelight Hotel Denver Wedding Guide
A Denver Wedding Photographer’s Honest Take
Limelight Hotel Denver balances a modern, polished city hotel feel with Colorado warmth.
If you want your wedding in downtown Denver and want a hotel venue that feels refined, warm, and welcoming, Limelight Hotel Denver is one of the strongest options near Union Station.
As a Denver wedding photographer, I recommend Limelight for couples who love the city, want a walkable location for guests, and want an elevated experience for themselves and their guests on their wedding day.
What Makes Limelight Hotel Denver Good for Weddings?
Limelight is a great fit if:
You want a hotel wedding in the heart of downtown Denver.
Guest convenience and elevated service matter to you
You love a modern atmosphere.
You don’t mind some flash photography for your reception and potentially ceremony photos (depending on your guest count, you may need to host your ceremony in a darker location)
Limelight won’t fit your ideal venue shortlist if
You want an outdoor ceremony space for an 85+ person guest list.
You’re trying to keep guest accommodations budget-friendly
If both The Crawford and Limelight fall on your shortlist, I personally lean toward Limelight. The Crawford sits directly inside Union Station’s main public flow, which can feel chaotic during peak hours. Limelight feels more intentional for weddings.
Why Couples Love Limelight
One-minute walk to Union Station, no street crossing for photos
Seamless valet arrival
Cozy fireplace lobby
Walkable to Tavernetta (one of Denver’s best restaurants, and my personal favorite)
Modern without feeling stiff or impersonal
Limelight Denver Venue Spaces & Capacities
Limelight has multiple event spaces with different capacities:
Nordic Terrace *
Ceremony: Up to 85 guests
Seated Dinner: Up to 60 guests
Outdoor with Union Station backdrop
Kenosha Ballroom *
Ceremony: Up to 90 guests
Seated Dinner: Up to 60 guests
Intimate space with floor-to-ceiling windows
Après Foyer *
Ceremony: Up to 175 guests
Reception: Up to 200 guests
Natural light available from the windows, still a little dark
Aspen Ballroom (The Moodier Space)
Ceremony: Up to 200 guests
Seated Dinner: Up to 200 guests
Warm wood walls
Very dark, make sure your photographer knows how to use flash or off-camera light
Copper Ballroom
Ceremony: Up to 150 guests
Seated Dinner: Up to 110 guests
**Venues with a “*” are my personal favorites!
Indoor / Outdoor
Primarily an indoor venue.
The balcony works for intimate weddings; it says up to 85 on their terrace for the ceremony, but I feel like if you don’t want a tight squeeze, think of 70 being the max you’d host on the terrace.
Pricing: What You Should Realistically Expect (As of 2025)
Per-Person Packages (2025)
Cedar Package: $160 per person
Evergreen Package: $185 per person
Alpine Package: $205 per person
These include:
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Dinner (plated, buffet, or stations)
Champagne toast
4–5 hour bar package
Tables, chairs, black linens, flatware, glassware
Dance floor + stage
Ceremony rehearsal (based on availability)
Getting-ready suite (meeting space)
Vendor room
Additional Costs to Budget For
26% service charge
8% sales tax
$175 per bartender (per 75 guests)
$175 per chef-attended station
Site fee (typically starting around $5,000 for non-elopements)
Realistic Total Budget Estimate
For 150 guests at $185 per person, including base catering, service charge, tax, and the site fee, you’ll pay around $42,165; for 100 guests, you’ll pay around $30,000, referencing the 2025 pricing guide.
Parking + Guest Experience
Valet parking: ~$55 per vehicle overnight (in/out privileges)
Same-day event parking vouchers available
Nearby self-parking options
Room blocks are available through the catering sales manager
For downtown Denver, logistics run surprisingly smoothly.
Best Photo Spots at Limelight + Union Station
You’ll have a great variety of photo locations at the Limelight.
My favorite spots:
The “Here There” wall at Union Station
The shaded walkway between Limelight and Union Station
Architectural backside of Union Station
Balcony portraits at golden hour
Indoor editorial flash portraits
Private Rooftop Portraits (Hidden Gem)
Limelight offers private rooftop access for portraits:
$275 per 30 minutes
Must schedule at least two weeks in advance
Hotel escort required
Weather dependent
The rooftop is not open to the public, which makes it an intimate and fun city-view location for first looks or sunset portraits.
I highly recommend budgeting for the private rooftop portraits, as a photo session up here also gives you a moment to get away from the crowds, take a few deep breaths, and soak in all the wedding-day feels while you look out at the Denver skyline.
Things to Know Before You Book
Catering is in-house only.
Food & beverage minimums apply.
Ceremony spaces vary widely in lighting; keep this in mind when touring the venue.
From a Denver Wedding Photographer’s Perspective
If you want:
Clean Union Station portraits
Moody editorial reception images
A smooth downtown guest experience
An accommodating and kind in-house staff and wedding team
Limelight is a strong contender.
And if you’re looking for a Denver wedding photographer who knows how to navigate darker ceremony spaces and busy Union Station environments, I’d love to connect.
Catherine Norwood served as a second photographer for Leah Goetzel Photography for this Limelight Denver wedding.
About Catherine Norwood
Catherine Norwood is a documentary Denver wedding photographer specializing in hotel weddings and Denver & downtown venues.
