PLANNING GUIDES & Resources
Everything I know about eloping in Colorado
How to Stay Warm During a Colorado Winter Elopement
How to stay warm at a winter elopement in Colorado: what to wear under your wedding dress or suit, keeping your feet warm, where to put hand warmers, and a packing list.
How to Plan a Colorado Winter Elopement
How to plan a Colorado winter elopement: the best months, which towns and roads stay open, what to wear, and where I take couples when there's snow.
All Inclusive Elopement Packages in Colorado
An all inclusive Colorado elopement for $5,500: pick 1 of 4 spots near Denver, and your florals, hair and makeup, cake, and timeline are already handled.
How to Have a Reception After Eloping
How to have a reception after eloping, starting with my own: private vows at sunrise, then all 7 of us + the dog in a 1987 Suburban for a family ceremony.
How to Elope in Crested Butte with Family
Planning to elope in Crested Butte with family? Learn the best locations, permits, and tips for a beautiful Crested Butte micro wedding in the Colorado mountains.
How to Get Married in Lake City, Colorado: Your Guide to A Dream Mountain Wedding
How to elope in Lake City, Colorado with alpine lake locations, permit info, seasonal guidance, and planning support from a local photographer.
How to Plan A 4x4 Wedding in Colorado: Epic Locations, Tips & What You Need to Know
How to plan a 4x4 elopement in Colorado, where you drive to the view instead of hiking to it. Jeep trails by difficulty, OHV permits, rentals, and timelines.
20 Best Colorado Hikes for a Surprise Proposal
20 of the best Colorado hikes for a proposal, from St. Mary's Glacier and Chief Mountain to Hanging Lake, with pro tips for dodging the crowds.
Best Custom Engagement & Wedding Rings in and Around Denver Colorado
Discover Denver's top custom engagement ring designers. From modern elegance to vintage charm, find the perfect engagement, commitment, or wedding ring for your love story. Explore unique designs, ethically sourced gemstones, and personalized craftsmanship that reflect your unique style and commitment to each other.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Propose to Your Partner
Planning a proposal? How to pick the spot, sort out the ring, and figure out what to actually say out loud (introverts, this one's for you too).
How to Get Married in Rocky Mountain National Park
How to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park with permit requirements, approved ceremony sites, seasonal advice, and expert planning tips.
How to Include Your Dog or Pets in Your Wedding
15 ways to include your dog in your wedding or elopement, from paw print marriage licenses to first looks, plus how to make it actually work on the day.
Colorado Elopement Day Timeline Examples: What Actually Happens Hour by Hour
Real hour-by-hour elopement timelines for Colorado, from 4 hour sunrise ceremonies to full-day adventures with private vows in the morning and a ceremony with your people at sunset. Plus what to wear, what to eat, and what actually happens between the vows and the champagne.
How to Take Self Portraits
Wondering how to take your own photos in the mountains? Colorado elopement photographer Kimberly Crist shares her best tips for couples self portraits using your phone vs a camera vs a drone, remotes, and intervalometers, and how to actually look natural.
10 Best Places to Propose in Colorado
The 10 best places to propose in Colorado, including a San Juan road where you might be half brie by the time you pop the question.
Your Guide to Downtime Activities on an Elopement Day with Split Coverage
Make the most of your elopement day with split coverage! Discover creative and meaningful downtime activities to relax, recharge, and celebrate while capturing the beauty of sunrise and sunset.
How Much Does It Cost to Elope in Colorado?
Planning a destination wedding is a lot more fun than planning a regular wedding, especially if you want to elope to Colorado. Here is some insight into how much it can cost to elope in Colorado so you can start planning.
How Long Does It Take To Plan An Elopement?
Thinking about how far ahead you should plan your elopement? It totally depends on you and your partner and how you envision your day! But as a general guideline, you can start planning your elopement from 18 months to 1 day before!
Should You Do a First Look?
Wondering about a first look wedding moment? Learn the pros and cons of this emotional choice and whether a wedding first look is right for you.
Elopement vs. Small Wedding vs. Traditional Large Wedding
Elopement, small wedding, or big traditional wedding? Size, planning, guests, and cost side by side, from someone who eloped to skip being the center of attention.