Endless blue skies, long sunny days and cool mountain temperatures — that’s the splendor of summer in Vail. Add to that a lush landscape filled with verdant slopes, meadows dotted with amethyst-purple, butter-yellow and blush-pink blooms and canopies thick with leaves, and you have a gorgeous setting for any wedding.

Wow your guests with a summit ceremony — reached via a scenic ride in a soaring gondola with 360-degree views — with you and your beloved surrounded by grandiose peaks cloaked in swaying aspens and stately pines and, depending on the season’s snow melt, streaked with white. Or expect oohs and ahhs when you say your vows on the banks of the vast, tranquil Piney Lake. It’s a serene atmosphere boosted by the reflection of silent giants upon the water, the sweet sounds of birds and the brush of a gentle alpine breeze.

Even before you reach the altar, there are plenty of wedding-related festivities you may want to host, like a welcome cocktail hour for out-of-town guests or a rehearsal dinner for your whole wedding party — each deserving of its own spectacular locale. Opt for restaurants and venues along Gore Creek for a special ambiance — like a creekside terrace featuring sleek aspens and strings of twinkling lights above. Or make the party more elaborate for your visitors with a white, tented pavilion strewn with flowers.

Between wedding activities, your guests will love exploring Vail’s many summer activities. For a relaxing only-in-Vail experience, book a GOGA session to practice your sun salutations and downward dog amid a flurry of rambunctious goats. Take a stroll along beds of vibrant wildflowers, alpine foliage and cascading waterfalls at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens — also a beautiful place for a proposal. Seeking more of an adrenaline rush? Kayaking and white-water rafting is a terrific heart-pounding adventure for small groups.

Winter is primetime in Vail — attracting avid powder hounds from across the globe. Its otherworldly beauty and lively, festive air make it an irresistible and altogether enchanting season to get married in Colorado. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Vail Village and Lionshead Village and you’ll find all the holiday atmosphere you need for a cheery and joyful occasion. Think: balconies and storefronts dripping with thick strands of garland, wreaths hanging from lampposts and the warm, inviting glow of fairy lights all around.

As snowflakes drape Vail and the surrounding mountainscape in a soft, snowy blanket, winter is the magical backdrop for making your wedding swoon-worthy — especially from the top of the mountain. For an extra dose of whimsy, add ski-themed touches like an arch made of ski poles or post-ceremony turns with your new partner.

Vail is the perfect place to pop the question, too. Imagine getting on bended knee after sipping mulled wine by a roaring fireplace or snuggling beneath thick throws on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through snowy fields. If you want to do something more elaborate, event planners can be an essential key for pulling off a successful surprise proposal.

When it comes to your guests, Vail’s near endless array of wintertime festivities will be a welcomed bonus to celebrating your special moment. Non-skiers can glide through a winter wonderland on a dog-sled ride or fat bike across miles of snowy trails. In town, après-ski is a classic Vail pastime for sampling decadent dishes and craft bevvies or enjoying thoughtful conversation around a firepit. Ice-skating will make anyone feel like a proud and graceful ballerina. Or shop with your guests for bespoke cowboy hats, iconic jewelry and the latest ski fashions — who knows, you may even find your traditional something blue or new.