Garden Party Wedding at Historic Callahan House in Longmont, Colorado
The Callahan House in Longmont, Colorado, is a historic Victorian-style mansion built in 1892 and gifted to the city of Longmont in 1938. The house itself is filled with vintage charm, which I love. While you walk through, you can find detailed woodwork, a beautiful stairway, and parquet floors. Outside the house, you’re met by a breathtaking garden that you and your guests will love. This quaint romantic venue has so much to offer in the heart of Longmont.
Venue Overview: This historic wedding venue is perfect if you’re considering a more intimate event. The house has two main areas for your wedding - the Main House and the Garden. The Main House can seat 30-40 guests for sit-down receptions (or 75 for open-house style), while the Garden can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Location: The Historic Callahan House is located about an hour north of Denver in Longmont, Colorado
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Pricing: Pricing depends on month and day of the week, but ranges from $300/hr to $450/hr (with 8 hours minimum require)
LGBTQIA+ friendly? Yes! They have done LGBTQIA+ weddings before, but it’s always good to double-check as staff may have changed.
Native land? The Callahan House in Longmont, CO is on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute peoples.
Size? On the smaller side for wedding venues, it's so great for a more intimate gathering!
Main Pros?
The Garden is absolutely one of the best pros for this wedding venue - it’s full of shade trees, flowerbeds, and a historic fountain
You get access to the entire House and Gardens during your event, even in the colder months
One staff member is there to help before/during/after your wedding
Main Cons?
Because the Callahan House is a Historic Landmark, there is a 9% preservation fee added on
Catering from their preferred list of vendors is required for all weddings
Alcohol is allowed but must be provided by you, cannot be self-served, and cannot include hard alcohol - beer and wine only.
Extremely close to a busy intersection
Congestion Level: The house is closed off to the public during your wedding, so no outside congestion!
Ease of Parking: Easy!
Best time of year: Spring and summer so you can spend time in the Gardens
Multiple locations for photos: There are plenty of areas for picturesque photo backdrops both inside and outside the house
Extra CNP Tip: Take some time to enjoy the Gardens together before your ceremony starts. I absolutely love capturing your candid moments and the pre-wedding talking, laughing, and jitters are some of the natural interactions I love most…and you will too. Also for photos popping out on the very “Romeo and Juliet” balcony is a must. I’d also recommend making some time for some fun vintage-feeling flash photos.
Capturing this whimsical wedding reception for Nichole Emerson Photography was a true delight. While the Studio Ghibli guest book was a charming detail, my favorite part of this wedding day was not found in the decorations. What truly warmed my heart was the couple's unique approach to their celebration. They chose to have an intimate ceremony elsewhere, just the two of them, and then, almost a year later, they hosted this quaint, romantic reception with a handful of their closest friends and family. The love and intentionality they put into their celebration were evident in every moment. From the bunny-themed cake inspired by their beloved carrot-loving pet to the meaningful choices they made about what to share and what to keep private, the day felt perfectly true to them. It was a beautiful testament to their love and the thoughtful way they chose to celebrate it.
I care deeply about capturing the story of your relationship and your life together. That's why booking more hours with me means a lower hourly rate - I want to make sure it's accessible for you.
When it comes to wedding photography, you've got choices with me. Whether you opt for hourly packages (I suggest at least 8 hours for this venue) or the All Day package, you'll get a blend of stunning portraits and candid moments captured in a documentary style. I'll be there to preserve all the joy, authenticity, and timelessness of your special day in photos you'll cherish forever.
Catherine Norwood Photo is proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and inclusive of all stories
