Eloping is a romantic and meaningful way to start off your marriage! You save LOTS of money, there’s no stress of planning a huge wedding, and you get the epic pictures you’ve always dreamed of! Our all-inclusive packages are designed to make your day 100% stress free. Here is Elope Telluride’s “short list” of the best 6 reasons to have an adventure elopement.

1. It’s just the two of you.

   Imagine standing before the most amazing Rocky Mountain view, holding hands with the love of your life and saying your vows with only the swaying trees in attendance…. you don’t get that with a traditional wedding. For the rest of your life, you’ll have an exciting story to tell about your Colorado wedding day, and friends will probably wish they had such cool photos! Bonus tip: Colorado is one of only 4 places in the US where you can self-solemnize your vows. (i.e. you don’t need an officiant).

2. It costs less than a wedding.

   The average wedding in America in 2018 cost $35,000. WOW. For 1/10 the cost, you can travel to Colorado, say your vows on a mountaintop and get awesome pictures that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life! Plus you’ve got a built in honeymoon with hiking, soaking in hot springs, trying local restaurants, off-roading on 13,000-foot mountain passes, and more outdoor adventures!

3. THE MOUNTAIN VIEWS.

   OK… maybe I should have made this #1. This is what you came for. As career photographers, our #1 priority is to get you epic pictures. We live here, we hike/explore here, and we know the very best adventure elopement locations. Mountain views, colorful fall foliage, fields of wildflowers, turquoise glacial lakes and more. No one is in a hurry and we can concentrate on the two of you, instead of how to pose 10 groomsmen and bridesmaids! See our blog post “The Best Places to Elope in Colorado.”

4. You can savor every moment.

   I’m sure you’ve heard married friends say, “The day went so fast - it was all a blur!” When you elope, you can take your time, enjoy nature, and be in the moment together. This isn’t an all-day photoshoot, and we won’t rush you around. We encourage our couples to build in some type of adventure on their elopement day. Some common ideas are a fun hike, or Jeeping up the mountains for photos! Let us know what your favorite couples activities are, and we’ll incorporate that into your day and your photos!

5. You don’t have to plan a thing.

   When you have an adventure elopement, the only other person you have to please is the one standing by your side. We offer our all-inclusive package so you don’t have to stress about planning. We’ll tell you when & where to go for your hair and makeup appointments, and we’ll show up with your bouquet, officiant, wireless speakers and whatever else you want. Or if you choose our Mini Elopement Package, no frills or extras are needed - and we’ll still help you pick the perfect location, capture breathtaking photos, and make sure everything goes smoothly for you!

6. Family support!

   Believe it or not, families are starting to support eloping more and more these days. Parents save a ton of money by not paying for a huge wedding! They also are starting to understand that eloping has changed. It’s no longer about a last minute, rebellious decision to marry in Vegas; it’s about beginning your lifelong commitment in a way that is special to you and your partner. Many of our couples choose to have a party back home to celebrate with friends & family!

Are you ready to skip the big wedding and elope instead? Click here to see our packages. Contact us to ask any questions you have and check our availability. We’ll plan a phone call to chat about ideas for your day. We plan & photograph elopements anywhere in western CO like Ouray, Ridgway, Silverton, Crested Butte, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

For even more reasons to elope in Colorado, check out our fun, longer list of 20 reasons here.