Erika El Photography - Wedding and Elopement Photographer based in the North Carolina Mountains

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Eloping In One Of Colorado's Diverse Landscapes

There are so many incredible reasons why eloping in Colorado is the way to go. Diverse landscapes of arid desert, river canyons, and the snow-covered Rocky Mountains. How about officiating your own wedding? Check that one off your list too. Colorado has it all and I am so excited to share more of the many reasons why this location should be on your list of elopement locations.

When it comes to eloping in Colorado this state has it all. Keep scrolling to see how choosing to elope in Colorado can offer you endless location options and offers more accessible alternatives to check off your to-do list.

Let us dive right into one of the most known reasons why Colorado is an incredible location to elope. The views! Do you want a vivid landscape of mountains? You got it! Forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Colorado has it all and is ready to be the backdrop for your vows or even your reception. Places in Colorado are a dime a dozen with endless beautiful and easily accessible spots you do not even have to hike to. Loveland pass is a high elevation mountain pass located approximately 60 miles west of Denver, Colorado. This was the location for this picturesque elopement.

Curious what are the Best Places to Elope in Colorado? Below is a list of a few incredible locations.

Can you officiate your own wedding in Colorado? Yes. Colorado is one of a small number of states that allows this type of marriage ceremony.

This means the couple aka you two can sign on the officiant line to make the marriage legal. Colorado also does not require any witnesses. Even if you are not a resident of Colorado you still can get married in the state. All you will need to do is to apply for a marriage license in person at the County Clerk’s office and you both must bring valid identification. And of course, say “I do.” This is another reason how Colorado makes it much easier when checking off your list of things that get you one step closer to being married.

Getting ready outside of the van. Wearing your doc martens with your wedding dress. Saying your vows with epic mountains as your décor and no one else around. Just a few reasons why eloping might be right for you.

Being in a stunning setting with no one else around but you two is a perfect way to start your lives together as one. The intimacy and marvel from all that nature provides really give you the opportunity to be in the moment creating memories together. Cass and Ty are a perfect example of ways you can make your elopement in Colorado authentically your own. Also, can we talk about how gorgeous her wedding dress was? It had so much movement that really allowed her to explore the location without thinking twice. And the beautiful stationary was created by AM Creative Studio.

 Are you planning your elopement in Colorado? Or maybe you are coming up with more ideas to make your elopement uniquely your own? Whatever you need, I got you. Send me a message and let us start planning your elopement!

If you’re wanting to see some more Colorado dreaminess, check out this session in Rocky Mountain National Park.