Ok, so we've narrowed it down to 2 options.
1- Ranch outside Steamboat Springs, CO, which is about 2 1/2-3 hours from where we live. Both of our families are from out of town, so they would either have to fly into the Steamboat airport (which MAY get expensive) or fly in to Denver and drive the 3 hours to Steamboat. I LOVE the venue here, and the town of Steamboat offers a lot of things for people to do, so it would be more of a destination-like wedding. We would go with Labor Day weekend so people don't have to take off a ton of time from work. If people drive from Denver to Steamboat, is that too far to ask of them? We thought it could be like a little vacation for most. This would be tented with no indoor backup option.
2- Ranch in Bailey, CO, about 45-1 hour from where we live. People would still come from out of town, but they would likely stay somewhere in Denver. We would provide transportation to and from Denver to Bailey. Less of a destination feel, and I don't love the venue AS much (even though it's still gorgeous). We would likely tent the reception, but there is a barn that could hold 150 people (but no more than that if the guest count goes over 150).
Thoughts on either? Prices are about the same. I'm leaning towards Steamboat for the vacation feel, but my fiancee worries it might be either too far or a bit too expensive for a lot of out-of-town guests. HELP!! I can't decide!