SKYLIGHT

SKYLIGHT is an event venue in the Santa Fe Arts District of Denver, a short distance from downtown. It is a flexible, open room with a private outdoor patio and a client suite, and it hosts ceremonies and receptions in the same place.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

It is a strong fit for couples who want a blank canvas rather than a set look. The room is yours to style, and you can bring the caterer, florist, DJ or planner you already trust. That makes it easy to build a day around your own people and your own taste.

The space also has a client suite, which gives you a private place to get ready and to take a break during the day. Because the room starts as a blank canvas, decor, layout and lighting can all be shaped to suit you.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies can be held indoors or on the outdoor patio, and there is no separate fee for holding one. A one-hour rehearsal can be arranged, subject to availability. Pets are welcome at the ceremony and for photographs.

Receptions and food

The room seats up to 200 guests for a meal and holds up to 275 for a cocktail-style event. Tables, chairs, cocktail tables and market lighting are included. Catering is open, so you choose your own caterer. Any alcohol served must come through the venue's own beverage program, which ranges from a cash bar to full service and includes cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic options.

Getting there and the area

The venue is at 833 Santa Fe Drive, in a neighborhood known for galleries, studios and theaters. A parking lot about a block and a half away can be reserved, and street parking is available within three blocks. The area is lively on First Friday art walk evenings, so it helps to plan guest arrivals with that in mind.

Mid-week bookings are offered as well as weekend dates, which can help if you want a smaller or more flexible celebration. Guests who arrive by car should plan for the short walk from the reserved lot.

Good to know

• Rentals can be hourly, mid-week, 24-hour or multi-day, and hourly hire may not be offered on busy weekend dates.
• A 24-hour rental runs from 10 AM on the event day to 10 AM the next day.
• There is no indoor curfew, but alcohol service ends at the local legal cutoff.