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Real Days, Real Couples

Elopement &
Intimate Wedding Galleries

I sorted these by location because that's usually where you're stuck. Click into wherever you're leaning and see what a full day out there actually looks like.

A 4th of July Weekend Elopement in Crested Butte

A 4th of July Weekend Elopement in Crested Butte

Gretchen and Cody wanted privacy without disappearing into the wilderness, family time without turning it into a full production, and a day that felt calm even if it was a holiday weekend. What they got was sunrise vows at Emerald Lake, a slow morning by the river, coffee in town, and an intimate backyard ceremony that somehow felt effortless and intentional in all the right ways.

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Brainard Lake Recreation Area Spring Elopement
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Brainard Lake Recreation Area Spring Elopement

Curious what a spring elopement at Brainard Lake is really like? For Jolie and Jacob it was sunrise alpenglow, one very chill moose, and snowbanks in shorts weather. Dive into their wild June solstice morning and get all the spring planning intel, including how timed entry permits for Brainard Lake really work.

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Loveland Pass Winter Elopement
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Loveland Pass Winter Elopement

A cozy, snow covered Loveland Pass elopement with Whitney and Brad. Cowboy hats, bright winter light, a tiny sidekick, and vows on top of the world. Warm cabin vibes, glittery snow, a little wind chaos, and the exact kind of quiet winter magic Colorado does best.

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Denver Botanic Garden Intimate Wedding + Private Vows in Crested Butte: A Two-Day Wedding

Denver Botanic Garden Intimate Wedding + Private Vows in Crested Butte: A Two-Day Wedding

A two day Colorado wedding was the best of both worlds: a lush, intimate ceremony at the Denver Botanic Gardens Woodland Mosaic followed by private sunrise and sunset vows in Crested Butte. Proof you don’t have to pick between city charm and mountain magic.

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A Snowy Winter Elopement in Breckenridge, Colorado
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A Snowy Winter Elopement in Breckenridge, Colorado

Eloping in the winter in Colorado is an adventure like no other. From snow-covered peaks to unexpected bluebird days, it’s a season full of surprises. This February, I had the absolute joy of capturing a couple’s winter wedding day as they embraced the beauty of the season—riding the BreckConnect Gondola, sipping hot cocoa at the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort, watching skiers carve down the slopes, and sharing whipped cream with their pup. Then, we headed up to Sapphire Point for breathtaking views before braving a full-on blizzard over Loveland Pass. If there’s one thing winter elopements in Colorado teach you, it’s to be flexible and ready for anything!

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Brainard Lake Recreation Area Elopement in the Fall

Brainard Lake Recreation Area Elopement in the Fall

Picture this: Your Brainard Lake elopement. You stand hand-in-hand, bathed in the soft, rose-gold light of sunrise, with the majestic mountains as your witness. You exchange heartfelt, personal vows, creating an intimate moment that’s all the more magical with the alpine glow as your backdrop. But wait, the romance doesn’t end there! Imagine sharing your first dance on a rugged mountaintop, the world's most epic dance floor. The air is crisp, the moment surreal, and just when you think it can't get any better, you toast to your forever with your closest family members, bubbles and all. The day's adventures wind down with a cozy brunch and cake at you Airbnb, because who says you can't have your cake and eat it too, with a side of mountain views? This isn't just an elopement; it's an unforgettable sunrise soiree where a moose is the guest of honor.

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