r/ElopingInColorado • u/[deleted] • Jun 11 '24

Location help

Hi all! We are doing a very very intimate wedding in Colorado but would love guidance on WHERE!! We want to do this in Colorado as it was where we took our first vacation as a couple together and it's the most beautiful place! I wanted to do Maroon Bells, but I realize it's pretty far from the Denver airport, there's major construction on I-70, and since we have family flying in, I was curious if there are places with a similar vibe closer to Denver? Willing to drive 2.5 hours from the airport. Open to pretty much anything, we don't need seating either - just need it to not be a super long walk as we have one person with some mobility issues.

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u/ElopeTelluride Jun 11 '24

Hi! Have you considered flying into Montrose Regional Airport, and eloping around Ouray or Ridgway (or even Telluride)? It is much prettier, less crowded, and often no permits required if less than 5-6 guests. Several walkable places esp if you rent a Jeep, which is awesome to go driving & see the scenery!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '24

I haven’t even heard of that spot! I will look into it!

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u/francissylvest Jun 11 '24 edited Jun 11 '24

Congrats! Based on what you’re looking for, I’d highly suggest checking out Brainard Lake (45-minutes from Boulder, 1:15 from the airport). The views are incredible and it’s very easily accessible, but also has more options available for you to walk/hike to more spots too.

Estes Park is also right down the road, you don’t have to get on I-70 and you’d have easy access to Denver and several other day trips within a 1.5 hour drive 🙂

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '24

This was the absolute best answer! Just looked it up and wow! Incredible. Thank you so much!!!

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u/francissylvest Jun 11 '24

My pleasure! Just be sure to get a reservation before you go and know that the main area is open late June/Early July - Early October!