
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, Colorado is one of those venues that effortlessly blends mountain scenery with refined comfort. Nestled along the Eagle River and surrounded by the Beaver Creek mountains, it offers couples a wedding experience that feels elevated, relaxed, and deeply Colorado.
As Colorado wedding filmmakers who have documented weddings across the mountains for years, we’ve had the chance to film at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa and see firsthand how beautifully this venue translates to film.
If you’re planning a wedding here and considering videography, this guide will walk you through what makes the Westin Riverfront special, how to plan your timeline for video, and why wedding films shine at this venue.
Charli and Jack’s wedding (linked by clicking the photo below) is one of our favorites we have filmed, and the Westin Riverfront was the perfect location for their celebration. Watch their full highlight film by clicking below.

The Westin Riverfront is ideal for couples who want:
From a videography perspective, this venue offers variety — riverside moments, mountain backdrops, elegant interiors, and lively reception energy — all within a walkable footprint.

One of the strengths of the Westin Riverfront is its flexibility.
Depending on the season and your guest count, ceremonies may take place:
Outdoor ceremonies here feel expansive without being exposed, which allows us to capture wide establishing shots and intimate reactions.
Receptions at the Westin Riverfront tend to be:
This flow is incredibly helpful for storytelling on film.

Lighting is one of the most important — and overlooked — elements of wedding videography.
At the Westin Riverfront:
We always recommend protecting 10–20 minutes around sunset in your timeline. Even a short window can add cinematic depth to your wedding film.
This is something we often help couples plan for when building a wedding day timeline with a videographer.
Every wedding is unique, but here’s a relaxed, video-friendly sample timeline:
Because everything happens in one location, timelines here tend to feel calmer and more flexible — which always results in a better film.

This venue is especially well-suited for video because:
Couples planning weddings here often value experience, connection, and presence — which aligns beautifully with story-driven wedding films.
If you’re currently weighing wedding videographer cost, it’s worth considering how a venue like the Westin Riverfront supports longer coverage and more relaxed storytelling.
A few things we always keep in mind when filming here:
These small considerations make a noticeable difference in the final film.
Not every videographer approaches venues like this the same way.
When choosing a wedding videographer for the Westin Riverfront, look for someone who:
If you’re still early in the decision process, it can help to read more about how to choose a wedding videographer before reaching out.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa offers a beautiful balance of mountain setting and refined comfort — and it translates incredibly well to wedding film.
If you’re planning a wedding here and are drawn to films that feel authentic, lighthearted, and true to how the day actually felt, we’d love to connect and learn more about your plans.
Whether you’re finalizing your timeline, comparing videography packages, or simply gathering information, we’re always happy to help guide the process.
Because weddings at places like the Westin Riverfront deserve to be remembered with intention.
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