Cody Wyoming is a wonderfully interesting little
town in the northern half of Wyoming, just about an hour to the
east of Yellowstone National Park. It is definitely "small
town USA" with a population of around 10,000 people. However,
if you truly want a Western Experience for your wedding, there might
be no better place to have your ceremony.
A little bit about Cody first, though. The Shoshone River carves
a deep canyon that runs through the town of Cody. The Shoshone's
headwaters are in Yellowstone National Park. Cody is situated at
about 5016 feet above sea level. Not too high, but still, people
coming in from lower elevations may need a day to adapt to the slightly
thinner air. The weather in Cody can vary greatly with large temperature
swings in a relatively short period of time. If you are planning
a wedding in Cody, you'll need to make sure that you have clothes
to handle these variances, should they occur. The winters are quite
cold, but the summers can have temperatures that soar over 100 degrees!
It's usually pretty dry here, so the heat doesn't seem quite as
bad! Cody does get about 300 days of sunshine a year. Good odds
for having a nice wedding day! The only thing that is kind of a
nuisance is the wind, which is frequent and often times quite turbulent.
Cody's economy is made up mostly from tourism dollars. Many of
the people who visit Cody come because of it's proximity to Yellowstone,
as well as the Western ambience and history that Cody offers. There
are numerous hotels, dining spots, and unique shops that can be
found in Cody. If you have people in your wedding party staying
in the Cody area for several days, you can be sure that they will
be able to find plenty to keep them occupied!
Getting into what will help you plan your wedding in Cody, there
are quite a few options in terms of Lodging in Cody. For starters,
there is the standard-fare type motels and motor-inns in Cody that
are geared more toward the budget Traveler. There is the Best Western
Sunset Motor Inn that is a bit older (built in 1948, but remodeled
in 1996) but nonetheless offers a clean and comfortable place to
stay. They can be contacted at 888-733-1093. There is also a Comfort
Inn in town. This motel has 75 rooms and is located in the Buffalo
Bill Village Resort. 888-733-1093. For something a little more quaint
and intimate, you might want to try the Parson's Pillow B &
B. This was originally a Methodist-Episcopal Church built in 1902,
so there is some fun history here. There are 5 bedrooms with different
themes. This Bed and Breakfast is located right in the heart of
Cody, so you are always close to restaurants and shopping.
Speaking of restaurants, Cody has a lot to offer. From Chinese
Fare at the Cody
Hong Kong Restaurant to family fare at the Sunset House Restaurant
(307) 587-2257, to the Olive
Glenn Golf and Country Club which has a decent wine list, a
full bar, and great food. A few of the offerings are Shrimp Cocktail
and Onion Petals for the appetizers, and a few salads ranging from
a basic house salad to a Chinese Chicken Salad, and of course, the
main entrees which include Rib Eye Steaks, Pork Chops, Baby Back
Ribs, a Pan-seared Idaho Red Trout Filet, or Chicken Yakisoba!
Our pick for a perfect Cody wedding spot is the Chamberlin
Inn, Located at 1032 12th Street. Located just steps off of
Cody's main street, the Chamberlin Inn hosts a small boutique hotel,
as well as the Court House Residence, the Cottage, and the Garden
Studio Apartments. All of this is situated within a beautiful brick
and wrought iron enclosure. The Chamberlin Inn is a very special
spot to have a fully catered garden wedding. There is a great deal
of privacy at this hotel, which is perfect for the bride and groom.
The garden setting is romantic and intimate, and the service is
exceptional. The Inn offers a conference and meeting room. The phone
number for the Chamberlin Inn is (307) 587-0202.
GETTING TO CODY: If you would like your wedding party to fly into
Cody, they will most likely have to connect from a larger city or
town and fly into the Yellowstone
Regional Airport. The Airport is located just two minutes from
downtown Cody, Wyoming, approximately 52 miles from the east gate
of Yellowstone National Park.
Delta Air Lines services this airport from Denver and Salt Lake
City. United Airlines also services several flights. The major highways
leading into Cody are Highway 120 to the south, Highway 16 leading
into Yellowstone to the west, and again, Highway 16 to the east
towards Burlington. If you are coming in from Montana, you'll most
likely come in on 14A or Highway 120.
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