Colorado is a popular elopement destination all year around, and we do elopements 365 days a year! The most popular time to elope in Colorado is mid-June through mid-October, but couples looking for a winter wedding should opt for February through March.

We do weddings outside all year around, and our groups never have indoor “backup” options. As long as your group dresses appropriately, we’ll be able to roll with whatever mother nature throws at us!

Plus - elopements are much more flexible then traditional weddings. We don’t have any decorations, we don’t have a bunch of guests to worry about, and the ceremony is much shorter. If you get uncomfortable, we can always go back to the vehicles to refresh for portraits after the ceremony.

Road Closures - in the most extreme events (very rare), if there is a government closure of the roads for any reason, we work case-by-case to figure out the best alternative for the day :)

Technically, the only required cost is the $35 marriage license, but many couples opt for an officiant and photographer as well.

Elope Colorado offers an All-Inclusive Elopement Package that starts at $1,300 and includes officiant, photography, marriage license guidance, and location planning.

In Colorado, the best time of day to elope is either sunrise, or sunset, to get the best lighting for photos.

Sunrise has the advantage of having less people in the area (if you’re using a public park), but can make for a very early morning (7am or so pending on the season).

When possible, eloping on a Tuesday or Wednesday, tends to be the best option in Colorado, as that is when there are the least amount of other groups and people in the parks.

However, we do elopements any day, and of course, many couples prefer weekends :)

In order to get legally married in Colorado, only a marriage license is required. However, some parks and venues, may require wedding parties (even small ones) to have a permit for their ceremony and/or photos.

For all Elope Colorado locations, we hold any permits that are necessary (you don’t have to pay anything for them, or worry about it).

No, Colorado does not have a waiting period for their marriage license. This means you can pick it up, and get married the same day!

Nope! Colorado does not require witnesses to sign the marriage license. There are two “witness” lines that can be signed, or left blank.

YES! Colorado does not legally require witnesses to sign, so many couples have started having their dog paw print the license instead.

However, some County Clerk’s have gotten annoyed with this over the years (the ink gums up their printer). So be sure to call the County Clerk you plan to use beforehand. If they say no, just let me know, and I’ll help find an alternative that works :)

NO! Colorado does not require a wedding officiant to sign the marriage license. They offer a unique process called “Self Solemnization” which allows couples to legally sign off on their own license without a minster, judge, or officiant.

However - many couples still opt to hire a wedding officiant to perform the ceremony and lead the day.

YES! Your friend can legally be your wedding officiant in Colorado.

Option A) Since Colorado does not require an officiant’s signature on the license, your friend can symbolically lead the ceremony, and then the couple can sign their own license (self-solemnization).

Option B) If you really want your friend to sign as your officiant, they simply need to get ordained.

With my planning services I provide full guidance on having a friend/family member officiate - including legal notes, ordination steps, and a sample script!