Randi and Patrick reached out to us last year about eloping in Colorado. Their dream was to get married in Rocky Mountain National Park. Lucky for them, there was a cancellation at Sprague Lake in October of 2022. We jumped at the opportunity to create their dream elopement day in Rocky Mountain National Park with their family and friends present!
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Brooke and Cody traveled all the way from Florida to spend a week adventuring around Colorado. They enjoyed the food and drink in Denver, drove through numerous mountain towns, and checked off a bunch of their must see destinations all during their week long road trip in CO. Check out the blog to learn more about how you can elope in Colorado!
Read MoreJenna and Myles knew that a traditional wedding wasn’t something that they wanted when they talked about getting married. They loved the idea of adventuring somewhere new, inviting their closest family members, and celebrating the love they had built together over the years. They chose the Oregon coast for its incredible scenery, and its well known moody vibe.
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Jenna and Brian planned their dream elopement day among the Redwood Trees just south of the Bay Area in California. A remote, beautiful venue hosted their closest family and friends for a day of celebrating their love story. And that was just Day 1. On Day 2, they adventured further south into Big Sur for a mini-moon and portraits along the Pacific Coast!
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Want to hike to a glacier in the high alpine wilderness in Colorado? St Mary’s glacier is an awesome, easily accessible hike not too far from Denver. At only a few miles round trip, this is a great hike for all levels or adventure! Check out this session with Sydney (@divineontheroad) & Henry (@keepingfinn) to get an idea of what the hike looks like, and for all the dog photos.
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Sunrise in Great Sand Dunes National Park is incredible. In most cases, sunrise is ALWAYS a good time for photographs! I know what you’re thinking, who wants to get up that early?! Trust us, its worth it. And if you choose to do so, the photographs will have some extra magic to them. Sunrise sessions and elopements are some of our favorites. Sarah & Noah’s sunrise session in Great Sand Dunes National Park was epic, and the light put on a show for us!
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Eloping in Colorado in October may be a risk, but it comes with epic rewards. October is the beginning of the snow season in Colorado’s peaks, especially when you get to 12,000 and higher. Some of our favorite spots in Colorado will be at peak foliage, the Aspen trees showing off their golden leaves. Oftentimes there can be an overall of autumn and winter, and while you may arrive in CO to sun and warm temperatures, don’t count out the reality that you could wake up to a fresh coating of snow!
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Elopements come in many different shapes and sizes. That’s the beauty of eloping. There are no strict guidelines or criteria to meet. You get to design your dream day from the ground up, make it exactly to your liking. How long you want your day to be is completely up to you. We highly recommend considering at least an all day elopement, if not a two or multiple day elopement, to celebrate your love and the next chapter of your lives together! There are so many great ways to celebrate for a full day (or longer!), read more to find out how!
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One of the toughest things for anyone on their wedding day is to stay present and simply enjoy the moment. We know that planning a wedding can be a chaotic experience, and may end up feeling like a whirlwind when the day finally comes, but it doesn’t have to! When you choose to Elope, it is important that you prepare yourself to be present on your day and the experiences that come with it. After all, it is your wedding! Choose to celebrate your love with intention. A little extra planning can help you to stay present and enjoy every moment of your wedding.
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Colorado is full of epic destinations and sights to see. The Rocky Mountains are an incredibly diverse mountain range, offering all kinds of opportunities when it comes to adventure weddings and elopements. And even if you don’t prefer hiking in the mountains, Colorado still has some beautiful places that will likely include mountain views for your enjoyment!
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Breeze and Trent didn’t want a big, fancy wedding. But they did want their family and friends from all over the country to have the opportunity to celebrate with them. Breeze’s family owns a home nestled in the hills overlooking the San Juan mountain range just outside of Ridgway, CO. She grew up visiting this land, and it holds a special place in her family's story. We are so grateful Breeze and Trent chose us to capture their DIY elopement on the land.
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Whether you are new to the idea of eloping or have been thinking about it for quite some time already, it's likely that you already know elopements and weddings are quite different. Traditional weddings are typically more about hosting an event, pleasing guests and putting them first, and following wedding traditions, while elopements are quite the opposite! There is no right or wrong here, it just depends on what is right for you and your partner.
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Sarah and Noah’s Garden of the Gods elopement was one of the most emotional weddings we attended this year. There was something special about their love that found its way within the entire group present. Close friends and family gathered at a mountain house overlooking Colorado Springs, where they all shared a roof and worked together to help make Sarah and Noah’s dream elopement come to life. It was beautiful, and it was epic.
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We wanted to take the time to thank all of you for your support. 2021 was a wild year, with Elopements in some of our favorite locations. Colorado, California, and Maine are just three of the beautiful states we had the pleasure of photographing elopements in this past year. We are grateful to be able to explore this country with our couples and capture their love stories. 2022 is looking to be our best year yet!
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Have you ever seen a bride rock climbing in her veil?! Courtney & Jose knew that they wanted to have a unique wedding experience. They also knew that they wanted their family and friends to be present for the more formal parts of their wedding day. A multiple-day elopement was the perfect solution. These two absolutely rocked out on their wedding day. And yes, we mean quite literally, they climbed rock walls!
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Tara and Alec’s Rocky Mountain Elopement in Grand Lake was the perfect blend of an adventure elopement and a small wedding. After a short hike to an epic view, they shared their vows in privacy before returning to their actual ceremony. They rented a mountain house in Grand Lake, CO, overlooking the Rockies, offering their family and friends an experience they’ll never forget. These two planned the perfect wedding that was true to them. Check it out!
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Big Sur, California is an iconic stop along the California coast. One of our favorite things about this area is the diversity of the landscape. The ocean on one side of Highway 1, the mountains on the other, it's a truly magical place. If you have been considering Big Sur for your elopement or wedding, just wait until you get a look at Maddy & Tyler’s celebration.
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Most weddings that you have attended have more than likely been a single-day event. You show up sometime in the late afternoon, enjoy a beautiful ceremony, and then get into drinks, dinner, and the reception! Is this what you envision for your wedding? What if we told you that your wedding could be two days of celebrating? Yes, you read that right. And we will go even further to say that a multiple-day elopement is even more epic.
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You’ve decided that you want to have a hiking elopement. But where do you start? What type of planning goes into it? As your wedding photographers and guides, we have created this resource just for you, and includes everything you will want to know when planning and preparing for your hiking elopement!
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Dreaming of a winter wonderland elopement in The Rocky Mountains?! If so, here’s your sign to plan your dream winter elopement! Winter elopements aren’t as popular, but they can be pretty epic. Consider hitting the slopes or soaking in a hot spring before your ceremony. There are so many options and you can find some inspiration in this blog post. Read more to see how Lael & Nick planned their winter elopement in under two weeks and how you can plan you dream winter elopement!
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