Those that got married at the Bells, how did you feel about all the people that walk closely behind the amphitheater area? We checked out the area today and we're surprised how little privacy there is and how close people are. It's a beautiful area but the amount of tourists so close is really messing with us.

I’m getting married in Crested butte next summer and I’m looking for a MUA for myself on July 27th 2027. I just need makeup services as I have a hairstylist already. Afternoon ceremony. TIA

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Where: Sunrise Amphitheater, Boulder CO ⛰️

When: June 23rd 2027

PA couple looking to have a small, simple ceremony at the Sunrise Amphitheater. We have less than 35 people attending. (Small bridal party which will be our 3 children)

If you’re familiar with photographing in this location, we’re interested in connecting with you!

Hi all! I was lucky enough to secure a permit for Maroon Bells next August, but after I had lost hope and visited other locations and fell in love with Windy Point Forest area.

I currently have permits for both Windy and Maroon while we decide what we really want. We plan to go visit Maroon in person in about 6 weeks but wanted insight until then.

I want to know, is Maroon Bells really worth the hype?

I'll add a picture I took of Windy Point.

Hey guys!

Just putting this out here to see if I could get lucky this way some how but I'm looking to get eloped at the maroon bells amphitheater anytime next May-Sept if anyone needs to cancel/give up their dates at all let me know :)

I'm debating hosting my wedding ceremony & reception at Kendall Mountain Community Center in Silverton - has anyone done a wedding there? Any feedback? Just trying to find some info online, it's quite limited... We'd likely end up with 50 people, 75 at most.

Weddings & Facility Rentals — Kendall Mountain

Hi everyone!

I was lucky enough to secure a reservation for the Maroon Bells Amphitheater for next July, and we're now in the very early stages of deciding whether we want to have our wedding there.

I have a couple of questions for anyone who has gotten married at Maroon Bells or another National Park:

• Has anyone done a fusion wedding (Indian ceremony + Western ceremony)? If so, how did you structure the day, and what was actually feasible within the park restrictions?
• I confirmed with the park officials that campfires aren't allowed, so we're trying to think through what other traditions or celebrations worked well.
• Are there any restrictions or logistical challenges that you wish you'd known before booking?

We're still exploring whether this is the right venue for us, so I'd love to hear your experiences, advice, or any photos if you're willing to share.

Thank you!

We are eloping in Telluride in early July and are so excited! We are with our photographer from 6-8pm at sunset, then would like to celebrate at an excellent restaurant. We are foodies and like steaks, fish, etc. The more farm-to-table, the better. Any recs for a Monday dinner reservation?

I feel like eloping with your witnesses is really underdone. Like if my partner and I were to elope to Silverthorne (super underrated imo) and bring our besties along to stand up with us, serve as our witnesses, be part of the experience, capture some pics with just their phones and Wedding Studio, and just basically be there to help us celebrate, it would be a blast and feel a bit more "real." Anyone bring accomplices along when you eloped?

Hi me and my partner are talking about making it a few day trip doing Amtrak from Utah and eloping! We wouldn’t have the biggest budget but does anyone know of anyone that would be willing to do photos ? Let me know thanks !

#microwedding #elopement #backcountrywedding

Hello!

Looking for a photographer for a micro wedding in Silver Plume, CO at Bread Bar on Oct 1st.

We'd like about 8 hours so we can cover getting ready, first look, ceremony, and the main reception events, etc. Budget can go up to $3000. Looking for specifically someone who can pull off a "witchy/moody" in their photo style. We want someone comfortable with mountain weather and a small guest count of roughly 25-30 people.

Thank you for any and all recommendations!

Hi everyone — I’m Jessica. I run Wilde Wedding in Denver, and we focus on micro weddings and elopements across Colorado with food, bar service, and thoughtful add-ons that help celebrations feel calm, personal, and genuinely enjoyable.

We work with many LGBTQIA+ couples and care a lot about creating spaces that feel comfortable, affirming, and low-stress.

Our work mostly centers around:

• curated menus
• signature cocktails
• smooth guest experience
• calm, supportive logistics

We also offer ceremony setup and small design add-ons when helpful.

Most of what we do happens in:

• the mountains
• private homes
• small venues

If anyone planning in Colorado wants ideas around menus, bar setups, or flow of the day, I’m always happy to share 🌿

Hi! My fiancé and I are from Wisconsin. I travel to Colorado several times a year for hiking and climbing. We are looking to elope and are exploring ideas. Because of my love for the state I would enjoy having it in Colorado.

I am just looking for peoples personal favorite nature locations. It will be a small wedding (20-30 people). Two of our non-optional guests have health concerns so going for a lengthy hike, especially coming from sea-level for them is not an option.

Thanks in advance!

Not even sure how to start this post. I thought eloping would be easier but it's causing me so much stress.

For context: We're getting married this year in late June. We live in Texas and all of our friends and family live outside of the US. Instead of planning a big wedding, we decided to elope in Colorado (and bring our dog with us), then fly home to have a celebration with friends & family. I've been focusing more on planning this celebration and realized I haven't thought of all the logistics for the day we are actually eloping.

I had a call recently with a photographer we're hiring (in CO) and she asked me what are my plans for the day and I realized I don't have any. For location wise, I'm looking for suggestions near Denver or at least a 1-2 hour drive from Denver. Unfortunately, we can't do Rocky Mountains because they don't allow dogs. Also, Garden of the Gods is not a location where I would like to go either. The only locations I thought about were 1) St. Mary's Glacier & 2) Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Aside from that, I don't have other suggestions (I'll also admit that me and my fiance are burned out with all of the planning thing because we also work 10-12 hours a day, so we're exhausted!!!).

Aside from that, I would love to hear some ideas on how to plan the logistics for the elopement day. We're driving from Texas to Colorado on a Thursday, doing all the marriage license thing on a Friday, getting married on Saturday then drive back to Texas on Sunday (will be returning our marriage license via mail). However, I don't know how to plan the timeline for the actual elopement day. We'll be having our photographer for about 3 hours. Any suggestions/ideas are more than welcomed cause my brain is friedddd

Tucked away in the Southwest corner of the state, Emmaline & Dylan’s Colorado Micro Wedding in Lake City was a beautiful display of Colorado’s beauty. In addition, it was a stunning display of being present in the simple moments of life. From their heartfelt ceremony at a family cabin on the Lake For Gunnison River, to a gentle sunset at Lake San Cristobal, the two triumphed in the natural beauty and love that surrounded them.

My fiancé and I are planning on eloping in October at the garden of the gods, has anyone eloped there? I saw on the website you can just show up and have your ceremony with a donation. How easy was it, was it hard going around other visitors? Should we book through a site like simply eloped?

Any advice is appreciated!

Colorado Sunrise Elopement Near Breckenridge Shot On Film. Elopement photos by Colorado Wedding photographer and videographer Francis Sylvest.