Historic Denver Wedding Venue
A Timeless Setting for the Next Chapter of Your Love Story
With its ageless charm and picturesque surroundings, the Grant-Humphreys Mansion has been Denver's quintessential historic wedding venue since 1902. Our dedicated events team will collaborate with you to curate your perfect wedding, making your special day truly timeless.
Home to Timeless Love Stories
Adjacent to the Governor’s Mansion and perched on Quality Hill in the heart of Denver, the Grant-Humphreys Mansion was built in 1902 in a Beaux-Arts style for the family of James Benton Grant, the third Governor of Colorado, and his wife, the prominent socialite Mary Goodell Grant. In 1917, Mary sold the mansion to another influential and connected family, the Humphreys, best remembered for opening Denver’s first airport.
For more than half a century, the Grant-Humphreys Mansion played host to the elegant soirées of Colorado’s elite. In 1976, it was bequeathed by Ira Boyd Humphreys to the Colorado Historical Society (now History Colorado), so that future generations of Coloradans could continue to enjoy this sumptuous setting for their own special occasions.
If you yearn for a timeless setting for your equally timeless romance, this turn-of-the-century estate has been thoughtfully preserved for your moment in history. We humbly invite you to start the next chapter of your love story with us.
Our Enchanting Spaces
From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, when you choose to celebrate your special day wtih us, the entire property is yours to use at a flat and affordable rate. Our home is your home! You can host all of your wedding must-haves, from saying “I do” to dancing the night away! Whether it be in our gorgeous gardens or fabulous dining spaces we have something for everyone.
Cocktail Reception: 200 guests
Formal Seated: 180 guests
Buffet: 150 guests
The Grant-Humphreys Mansion is available to rent for an all-day affair, a simple ceremony, or something in between! We offer a customizable timeline to suit your needs.
Outdoor Spaces
A magnificent neoclassical portico opens up on this picturesque park with rolling green lawns and tall shady trees. Just to the south is our pergola, straight out of a gothic romance novel surrounded by shady trees and flowers.
Main Floor
The elegant dining room, living room, and sunroom flow together to create one magnificent space complimented by a library and parlor at either corner. Rooms can also be closed off to create a smaller, more intimate spaces if desired.
Photo Credit: Kalen Jesse Photography
The Ballroom
The ballroom has seen its share of history, hosting jazz bands, swing orchestras and groovy discos. The original stage is perfect for a small band or DJ and the adjacent former bowling alley for a bar, dessert tables or photo booth.
Changing Suites
The 2nd floor has gorgeous changing suites for your entire wedding party. One suite includes a TV, game tables and lounge area to relax, while the other suite includes stunning settees and spacious, sunlit spaces perfect for pre-wedding photos.
Everyone’s Love Story Welcome
The Grant-Humphreys Mansion has been recognized as the Best Venue for an LGBTQ-Friendly Event in Denver by Unique Venues, a nationwide event venue directory. We are proud to embrace marriage equality and offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Our Amenities
On your wedding day, your focus should be on savoring every moment. The Grant-Humphreys team is dedicated to ensuring that your special day unfolds seamlessly. Included in every rental is:
- A base rate of 7 hours with a flexible timeframe to start and end whenever you prefer, plus the ability to add more time if desired at a minimal cost
- Customizable floor plans
- Onsite venue supervisor to manage any night of venue needs that may pop up during the event such as temperature control, elevator usage, signage, and overall venue supervision to ensure a safe environment for all
- Tuned vintage grand piano
- Gas Fireplace
- Central red-carpeted staircase perfect for a grand entrance and/or photographs
- Onsite dry storage for the day before and 2 days after your event
- Basic AV (WIFI, three 55” television screens, one 65” TV, two portable speakers, one wireless handheld and one lavalier microphone
- Green Hedge walls on wheels to use as background on terrace if desired
- One free hour of rehearsal time the week of your event
- Ability to add on services, including day-of coordination at three different levels of service
- Indoor and/or outdoor settings for both ceremony and reception
- Soundproof ballroom complete with vintage stage perfect for bands or DJ’s
- Market lights both outside on the terrace and in the ballroom
- Uplighting in a variety of colors to use in the ballroom and bowling alley
- Detailed final walk through with your catering team and vendors to finalize event timeline and flow of the day
Testimonials From Our Beloved Guests
"I love this venue. I love how we get the entire mansion to ourselves and there are so many different corners to explore. It's great that we could have our ceremony in front of the building and then move the party to the south terrace for cocktail hour while we stay in the front for photos. Then everybody moved inside for dinner time, cake cutting, and then everyone moved to the basement dance floor." – Julia
"The team at Grant-Humphreys was a dream to work with. Not only did they provide great service but they went the extra mile in helping us with the small details that we hadn't even thought about. While we hope that we don't have to plan another wedding, we do hope we can find another reason to have an event at this site." – Shannon
"Beautiful. Mansion staff were so accommodating, meeting us and family when we came in from out of town, and adjusting the final walk through for when we were in town as well. I loved that they had and were experienced in a rain plan (though we didn't need it), and they were comfortable working with the caterer and wedding planner to make it all come together. I didn't have to do a thing! It was perfect." – Holly
Questions and Tour Requests
If you have questions for our team or would like to schedule a tour of the venue, please call the Mansion at (303) 894-2505 or use the form below to contact us.