Why Couples Love Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most breathtaking elopement destinations in Colorado, offering sweeping alpine overlooks, crystal-clear lakes, wildlife sightings, and dramatic peaks that create a truly unforgettable backdrop for your small wedding or elopement. Couples choose RMNP for its easy access from Estes Park, stunning year-round scenery, and the wide variety of ceremony locations that feel intimate, adventurous, and uniquely Colorado. Whether you’re dreaming of sunrise over the mountains, a quiet lakeside moment, or a secluded overlook surrounded by the Rockies, RMNP delivers landscapes that feel world-class without requiring a long hike or complicated logistics. It’s the perfect combination of natural beauty, accessibility, and authentic Colorado mountain charm.

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Why Couples Choose Us For Their RMNP Elopement

I Know Small Weddings!
Over the past seven years, I’ve officiated and planned hundreds of weddings in Rocky Mountain National Park. I know exactly what it takes to have a beautifully stress-free RMNP elopement :)

I’ve Handpicked My Team
With my service, you get peace of mind knowing that you’re working with a tight-knit team of the highest rated wedding vendors in Colorado.

I’ve Always Had the Best Prices
As a one-man small business, I’m obsessed with transparency, simplicity, and giving my couples the best value possible. If you find a planner with a better price, let me know, I’ll match it.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Micro-Wedding & Elopement
Planning Service
$500

(+$100 for Saturday Weddings)

Full day-of planning, timeline creation, and Vendor coordination.
Everything you need to plan the perfect small wedding!
+ Unlimited 1-on-1 Call, Text, and Email support.

- Access to exclusive packages and discounts with my handpicked team of professional Vendors who specialize in small weddings.
Full list of the Vendors I can coordinate is listed below.

- Full access to my micro-wedding location guide with 50+ ceremony sites, reception venues, and dining options.
+ I get the RMNP permit for you, and provide marriage license guidance.

Wedding Officiant

Professional officiant who specializes in small weddings to perform the ceremony (religious or secular).
Not legally required! I can coach you on how to self/friend officiate instead.

Hair & Makeup

On-site stylist wherever you’re staying! Professional service to have you looking and feeling your best.

Photography

Professional wedding photographer for the ceremony, group/family shots, & couple’s portrait session. Multiple styles to choose from!
You get: 75-150+ edited digital photos.

Flowers

Locally crafted floral arrangements to fit your colors, preferences, and style!
Bouquet and Boutonnière

Videography

Professional wedding videographer to capture the day. Covers both the ceremony and portrait session.
You get: 2-3min cinematic highlight video with music.

Other Stuff

I’ll provide guides and recommendations for: Restaurants, Catering, Private Chefs, Hotels, Rental Homes, Activities, Decor, Bakeries, and (someday hopefully) Unicorns!

Our Favorite RMNP Elopement Locations

Sprague Lake

Max Group Size 15
Sprague Lake is one of the most popular elopement ceremony sites in Rocky Mountain National Park, offering easy access, a flat lakeside trail, and panoramic alpine views. However, it is located adjacent to a very popular trail. If you want more privacy, you either need to do sunrise, or a different site.

Lily Lake Picnic

Max Group Size 30
The Lily Lake Picnic Area in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a quiet, wooded lakeside setting that’s perfect for intimate elopement ceremonies, and great for larger groups. You may seem some sites listing the “Lily Lake Dock,” but we don’t plan weddings their due to the proximity to the parking lot and heavy foot traffic.

3M Curve

Max Group Size 15
3M Curve is one of the most iconic elopement locations in Rocky Mountain National Park, known for its massive rock outcrop, sweeping valley views, and dramatic mountain backdrop. Just a short drive from Estes Park, this ceremony site offers an easy walk and wide-open vistas that photograph beautifully in every season.

Moraine Park Amphitheater

Max Group Size 30
Moraine Park Amphitheater is the only ceremony site in Rocky Mountain National Park offering full privacy, private parking, and seating. Just minutes from Estes Park, this historic stone amphitheater provides built-in seating, easy access, and forest backdrops make it perfect for small weddings and elopements. And don’t worry - you can drive up the road for mountain photos after the ceremony!

Other Sites?
There are some other ceremony sites in RMNP (Copeland Lake, Upper Beaver Meadows, and Hidden Valley) but after seven years of planning weddings in here, I can confidently tell you these are the four best—but if you have another spot in mind, just let me know!

Click here for the official RMNP site info

RMNP Permits, Park Rules, & FAQs

Wedding Permit

With my planning services I will secure the permit on your behalf—and get you a $50 discount!
Rocky Mountain National Park requires a $300 wedding permit, regardless of the size or length of the ceremony. This permit allows your group to have a wedding at one of the designated wedding sites. After the ceremony you can go elsewhere in the park for your photos!

Best Day, Time, and Month

The park is open 365 days a year, and we do elopements here all year around!
Sunrise on a Tuesday or Wednesday is always best to avoid crowds, but sunset is also beautiful. It’s generally best to avoid weekends when possible. The most popular months to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park are Mid-June through mid-October. This is peak wedding season in Colorado, and offers comfortable conditions and easy access. Winter conditions are possible late-October through late-May, with the highest chances of snow December through April.

Max Group Sizes

Each of the designated wedding sites will have a maximum group size, this includes all human beings in your group (even the wedding vendors like photographer and officiant). They are very strict about this!

Marriage License

In order to get legally married in Colorado, you’ll need a marriage license. This process is very simple, and with my planning, I provide easy step-by-step guidance!

Dogs

Rocky Mountain National Park does NOT allow dogs at any of the designated ceremony sites, except the Moraine Park Amphitheater.

Decorations, Arches, and Chairs

You are not allowed to setup chairs, tables, decorations, or arches in Rocky Mountain National Park. The one exception is Moraine Park Amphitheater, which has its own seating, and allows wedding arches to be used.

Click here for the official RMNP rules

Rocky Mountain National Park Wedding & Elopement Photos