How to Elope in Estes Park
For couples who want incredible elopement memories without the stress of planning a big wedding.
Eloping in Estes Park in Rocky Mountain National Park is a lot easier than you think. I focus on helping my couples plan their elopement in a way that feels authentic to their relationship, calm and intentional. Whether that is a beautiful hike, an intimate picnic, or a riverside vow exchange. I focus on creating images that capture your connection, allows for adventure and create memories that are truly felt through your images.
I have been an Estes Park Elopement Photographer for 12 years. I adore getting to capture authentic love stories, and helping couples plan their elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Best Ceremony Locations to Elope in Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes Park, Colorado.
Rocky Mountain National Park has 13 ceremony locations inside the park that couples can reserve for their ceremony. Yes! you need a reservation to have a ceremony/say vows/sign your marriage license in the park.
For the full list: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/weddings.htm check out RMNP.
My favorite locations to Elope in RMNP are:
3MC – 3 Mile Curve is absolutely my favorite reservation spot for couples to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park. It has incredible mountain views, rock over looks, open fields and can hold 15 people (this includes the couple/photographer/vendors). It is the most diverse location for smaller groups!
Sprague Lake – Sprague Lake has the most adorable dock to hold your Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement at, the lake fills the background with incredible views of the mountains behind it. Sprague also has a beautiful trail that loops around the lake for beautiful photos after your ceremony. Sprague Lake also has a 15 guest limit.
Upper Beaver Meadows – Upper Beaver Meadows is one of the most diverse locations to do you Rocky Mountain National Park ceremony if you have a larger group. They allow up to 30 guests here! It has views of the continental divide, a beautiful open meadow and stunning mountain backdrop!
Most RMNP elopement reservations, especially during fall and summer, sell out about 6 months to a year in advance! Winter is much easier to plan a last minute booking in RMNP for your elopement!
Each RMNP designated ceremony spot has guest limitations for how many people are permitted to be in each location, I am happy to go over each location with you to help you choose the site that will best fit your elopement and guest count!
Estes Park Elopement Photographer
I actually grew up in Estes Park and and been adventuring Rocky Mountain National Park since I was 5 years old. I have a deep connection to Estes Park and absolutely love getting to help couples plan their elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Can’t get a permit for one of the approved ceremony locations in Rocky Mountain National Park?
I’ve got you, I have private property just outside the park entrance that you can say your vows/ sign your marriage license at and then we can adventure into Rocky Mountain National Park for couples photos, sunset in the valley, a picnic in Moraine Park or Dream Lake, or anything you are dreaming up.
—-This is the view from my cabin. It is just outside the HWY 34 Entrance to RMNP and has a beautiful cabin, private river access and a view that I have been in love with since I was 5 years old.
Estes Park Elopement Photography Packages
I always customize my elopement packages to fit your day, the moments that are important to you and the experience you are looking for.
My elopement packages start at $2000 for up to two hours of photography coverage
Estes Park Elopement Packages range from 2-8 hours
“Let’s just elope”
….sounds simple until you are looking at: permits, entry times, weather changes, finding a makeup artist or florist, where to eat afterwards, etc.
I help all of my clients with the details so that planning doesn’t become stressful.
Each of my couples get a full referral list of local, inclusive, and easy to work with vendors who I whole heartedly trust.
Permit and regulation assistance, when to get permits, where you need them and how to organize all the legal pieces.
Recommendations on places to stay, eat, and where to adventure to while you are visiting.
One on one planning time for all the details.
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Not sure where to start? Let’s setup an elopement consultation and go over how to start planning your Estes Park Elopement!
Estes Park Elopement Photographer
I actually grew up in Estes Park and and been adventuring Rocky Mountain National Park since I was 5 years old. I have a deep connection to Estes Park and absolutely love getting to help couples plan their elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park.