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How to Elope in Colorado Guide
Everything you need to know about eloping in Colorado — best locations, permits, marriage licenses, what to wear, and how to plan a day that actually feels like you.
All Inclusive Elopement Packages in Colorado
Want to just show up and have everything handled? Here's what's included in an all inclusive Colorado elopement package — photography, flowers, hair and makeup, cake, and zero logistics stress.
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
Everything you need to know about planning a 4x4 elopement in Colorado — Jeep trails by difficulty, OHV permits, rental companies, packing lists, timeline examples, and ceremony spot ideas from a local adventure elopement photographer.
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 Have a Colorado Winter Elopement
Colorado in winter is criminally underrated for elopements. Snow on the peaks, empty trails, cozy cabins, and zero crowds. Here's everything you need to know about pulling off a winter elopement in the mountains.
How to Include Your Pets In your Elopement
Make your wedding day special by including your pets. Get tips and ideas on how to incorporate your furry friends into your celebration.
Full Elopement Day Timeline Examples
Not sure how to structure your elopement day? Here are real full day timeline examples — from sunrise vows to sunset champagne — so you can see exactly how a thoughtfully paced elopement actually flows.
How To Include Your Dog In Your Photos
Your dog is basically your third partner so obviously they're coming to your wedding. Here are 15 genuinely fun ways to include your pup in your elopement day — from signing the marriage license to wearing a tiny bandana.
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.
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
Not sure which kind of wedding is actually right for you? Here's an honest breakdown of elopements, micro weddings, and traditional weddings — what each actually looks like, costs, and feels like on the day.
The Secret to Having a Hot Spring Elopement
Hot Spring Elopement in Colorado: Learn how to have the best day of your life, with tips and advice for how to incorporate a hot spring into your wedding day.
How to Have a Camp Themed Wedding or Elopement
Dreaming of a camp themed elopement in the Colorado mountains? Here's how to pull off the coziest, most intentional wedding day imaginable — s'mores, vows, and zero seating charts.
Wedding Dress Ideas for an Outdoor Wedding
All about what to look for when trying on wedding dresses for your outdoor wedding
The Best Roads in Western Colorado to Elope On if You’re Scared of Heights
A list of the best four-wheel drive, paved, and dirt roads to elope on in western Colorado, especially if you’re scared of heights and looking for something easy.
How to Have a Train Elopement on the Durango Silverton Train
Want to get married or take a train ride from Durango to Silverton and truly see the San Juans as they did back in the 1880’s? Then look no more! Featuring info all about the Durango to Silverton Railway, how to choose which car to purchase, as well as elopement timeline examples for incorporating a train ride into your wedding day.