Durango, Colorado
Micro-Wedding & Elopement Packages
This is the perfect elopement package for people looking to plan a small adventure wedding in the beautiful mountain town of Durango, Colorado. This historic mountain town offers a variety of small wedding friendly venues, lodging, and dining options, making it a great spot to spend a wedding vacation. While the location is a bit isolated (depending where you are coming from), with a 6+ hour drive from Denver, it remains a popular destination for visitors from around the world thanks to it’s unique landscapes and incredible mountain views. If your planning a small wedding, elopement, micro-wedding, or vow renewal, and want to go for something off-the-beaten-path and adventurous, Durango is the perfect spot!
Colorado MicroWeddings
Durango Package
Planning Service: $200
This is the only required payment for my services, the vendors below are all optional.
With my team being based out of Denver, there are some limitations on the services I’m able to provide, but I can still help couples create an affordable stress-free wedding experience!
Photographer (1.5 Hours): $600 + $100 Travel
Wedding Officiant: $275 + $100 Travel
Flowers (Bouquet & Bout): Starting at $130 + $40 Delivery
Ceremony Site?
I work locally with photographers that offer a variety of options to fit all preferences!
**Please note, at this time, my planning services for the Durango area are limited strictly to the coordinating of these vendors. If you are looking for hands-on assistance with other vendors, reception planning, lodging/dining facilitation, I would recommend trying to find a more traditional coordinator based out of that area.**
Elopeing in Durango, Colorado
What is the best time of year to elope in Durango?
Durango offers a variety of beautiful scenery all year around, but the most popular time to elope in this area is Mid-June thru Mid-October. However, if you are looking for a snowy winter wedding, I’d recommend January - April.
What is the best time of day to elope in Durango?
To get the best lighting for photos, it’s important to optimize for sunrise or sunset, for a wedding in Durango, this would range from 6am (sunrise) to 5pm-ish (sunset) depending on the season.
Where are the best places to elope in Durango?
There are countless beautiful locations, that are free to use, to elope in Durango! If you work with a local photographer, they’ll help you find the spot that fits your specific style. The most popular places to elope in Durango are The San Juan National Forest and The Mesa Verde National Park.
How do you elope in Durango?
Eloping in Durango is simple: hire a photographer, find a location, and get a Colorado Marriage License. The whole process of eloping should be fast, easy, and affordable.
How do I get a marriage license in Durango?
Getting a marriage license in Durango, Colorado is fast and easy. Simply go into the La Plata County Clerk & Recorder during business hours, and you’ll be able to fill out paperwork and get a marriage license within 20 minutes for $30.
Durango Colorado allows couples to “Self-Solemnize” which means you can simply sign the license and file it right on the spot to be legally married.
There is NO waiting period.
You do NOT need witnesses to sign the license.
You do NOT need a wedding officiant to sign the license.
You do NOT need to do a blood test.
How much does it cost to elope in Durango?
The only required cost is the $30 marriage license, but many couples choose to hire a photographer ($700 - $3,000) and an officiant ($500 - $700). Some couples also add on things like flowers, hair and makeup, video, all of which can shift the budget for the day.
