If colorful wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, mountain views, and a cute little mountain town sound like your kind of wedding day, you’re going to love all the possibilities when eloping in Crested Butte, Colorado!  Known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, Crested Butte is tucked into the Elk Mountains and surrounded by some seriously incredible […]

If exchanging vows surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, exploring rugged mountain roads in a Jeep, and paddleboarding on an alpine lake sounds like your kind of wedding day, you’re going to LOVE this Ouray elopement adventure. We spent the day exploring two incredible locations near Ouray, Colorado: California Pass and Velocity Basin. Between the […]

From the Front Range to Central Colorado and the Western Slope Choosing where to elope in Colorado can be one of the hardest parts of planning your day because there are SO many options. You’ve got huge mountain views, alpine lakes, forests, red rock formations, waterfalls, colorful mountain towns, vineyards, wildflowers, and plenty of places […]

When couples first start looking at elopement photography packages, one question comes up a LOT: “What are we going to do for eight hours?!” And I get it – If you’re imagining eight straight hours of standing on mountains and posing for photos, that sounds like…a lot. But that’s not what an 8 hour elopement […]

Everything you need to know about eloping in Colorado, from planning a Colorado elopement, choosing your location and date, to marriage licenses, permits, timelines, activities, and actually getting married. By Lauren Poore, Colorado Elopement PhotographerUpdated August 2026 Quick Answer: To elope in Colorado, choose your location and date, hire your photographer, check whether your ceremony […]

One of the most common questions I get from couples planning a Colorado elopement is what they should wear. Some picture a traditional elopement dress and suit, while others are wondering if hiking boots, a jumpsuit, or a more casual outfit might make more sense. The good news? There isn’t one right answer. A lot […]

Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Dog-Friendly Elopement If you’re planning a Colorado elopement and wondering if your dog can be part of it, the answer is simple: Absolutely. 100% yes.  One of the best parts about choosing to elope is the freedom to create a day that reflects your life, and for […]

When people think about a Colorado elopement, they often picture hiking deep into the mountains or traveling to one of the state’s famous overlooks. Cristal and Ryan’s Colorado elopement was a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful location is one that already holds a special place in your story. Set on a private family ranch […]

If you’ve been thinking about eloping, you’ve probably heard a few things that made you pause. If you’ve found yourself wondering what it actually means to elope, you’re not alone, and the answer today might surprise you. So what does it actually mean to elope today? Modern elopements are less about tradition and more about […]

When couples first start planning a Colorado elopement, one of the biggest questions is: “How do we even find a location?” And usually, they’ve already been looking at photos of different elopement spots in Colorado and trying to narrow it down on their own. But what most people don’t realize is that finding the right […]