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Free Guides and Planning Tips for Couples

I know planning an elopement can feel overwhelming, which is why I’ve put together these resources to help you get started. Have more questions like how long you should book a photographer for, where to find an epic hike that doesn’t require a permit, or how to book the perfect vendors?

These are questions I help all my couples with, so reach out today and we’ll schedule a video chat to make sure you want me as your photographer. Once you’re officially booked, we’ll dive deep into planning out all the details for your Colorado elopement!

Sunrise hiking elopement in Colorado

How to elope in Colorado

Want a complete step-by-step guide on how to elope in Colorado, including the best places to elope, budget examples, and a planning checklist? This guide is for you.

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Bride and groom first dance on the patio of log cabin airbnb in Crested Butte

How to Plan an AirBnB wedding

Most of my eloping couples choose to stay at an airbnb, where they can get ready in the same house without seeing each other, and celebrate with a private dinner after adventuring outside.

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Bride and groom in hiking boots, Colorado adventure elopement

Elopement Gear Recommendations

Wondering what gear you need to have an adventurous elopement? I’ve put together a guide of all the gear that I recommend to my couples – and that I wear and bring on my own adventures and hikes.

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Winter elopement at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

How to Plan a Winter Elopement

Thinking about eloping in winter? Colorado is the coolest place to do so! (Pun intended.) Learn more about how to elope in winter, staying warm, and how to have the best day ever in the snow.

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Sunrise hiking elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado elopement photographer

8 Reasons to Elope on a Weekday

If you’re dreaming of eloping in the Colorado mountains, choosing a weekday will help you avoid crowds of hikers and tourists. But there are more perks than just privacy!

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Hiking adventure elopement in the Colorado mountains, Boulder wedding photographer, Indian Peaks Wilderness elopement

Best Months to Elope in Colorado

Did you know the Colorado mountains are usually covered in snow until the end of June? Or that winter arrives again in October? You’ll want to read this post before picking a date!

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Wild autumn color wedding bouquet by Fawns Leap in Boulder Colorado

Tips for Elopement Flowers

Picking the perfect florists to create bouquets or boutonnieres that look good after a day in the mountains is no small feat, so I asked a pro for tips, and put together a list of all my favorite florists across Colorado.

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Rocky Mountain National Park elopement in Colorado

How to Handle Bad Weather

Colorado is known for crazy weather. You can get snow any time from October to May, and the afternoon rain in summer is no joke. But don’t let that stop you from having eloping here – you just need these tips to prepare for anything Colorado throws your way!

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Elopement Location Guides

I’ve put together these guides about some of the most popular locations and areas to elope in Colorado, because they’re the ones I’m asked about most often. But my favorite elopement locations are the ones without geotags and crowds of people.

If you’re hoping for a private elopement location, whether you picture getting there with a long or short hike, driving a Jeep up a 4×4 road to a mountain pass, or snowshoeing into a winter wonderland, I’d love to help you find the perfect spot. I put together personalized location guides for all my booked couples, with locations you won’t find on lists like this.

Colorado wedding photographer in Boulder and Estes Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Chautauqua elopement in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder

Bride and groom wedding portraits at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado mountain wedding photos

Breckenridge

Crested Butte adventure elopement

Crested Butte

Elopement ceremony in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sprague Lake

Maroon Bells Amphitheater elopement

Maroon Bells

3M Curve elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park

3M Curve

Loveland Pass Elopement Photographer, Colorado adventure wedding photographer, intimate mountain wedding

Loveland Pass

Dream Lake elopement in RMNP

Dream Lake

Wedding Venue Guides

Looking to rent a wedding venue for your ceremony or reception? These guides will show you every wedding venue in each area, with photos, info, and links to continue doing your own research to find the perfect one.

Folsom Field CU Boulder wedding venue, outdoor ceremony views in Boulder

Boulder Venues

Winter Park Ski Resort wedding venue in Colorado

Ski Resort Venues

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park

Estes Park Venues

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