Micro-Wedding & Elopement
Ceremony Sites
0 to 10ish Guests
This page gives info on all the “Public Ceremony Sites” that I’m personally familiar with, I also have some great “Private Ceremony Sites” for small groups (click here).
You are NOT required to use one of these locations, if you have your own location already, just let me know!
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Are There Other Options?
This page has all the “Public Ceremony Sites” that I know of for small groups, I also have some great “Private Ceremony Sites” for small groups (click here). Or, if you have your own location in mind, just let me know!Permits
We hold all necessary permits/licenses to conduct wedding ceremonies at these locations (if applicable) - no additional permits are required on your end.How Much Hiking?
All of these locations are less than a 5-10 minute walk from the parking area—unless stated otherwise.
Adventure Weddings?
Looking to do a couple hours of hiking, or maybe a hot air balloon, helicopter, or ski wedding?
Check out our Adventure Wedding Packages
Rental Homes?
I recently teamed up with a close friend to create a guide that compiles the best wedding homes in Colorado! You’ll have the option to add this guide to my package for +$50, or you can buy it directly here.Can My Dogs Come?
Yes! Almost all of the sites below allow dogs on-leash. The sites where they are not allowed will specifically say so.
Network Locations
The locations marked with this title are not able to be used with photographers, videographers, and/or officiants from outside my network (friend/family officiants are okay). Exceptions to this rule may be made case-by-case for a $150 fee, and also require the vendor to sign a confidentiality agreement. Please email me for details.Max Guest Counts?
Guest counts include every human being in your group that is not the couple, or a wedding vendor. These numbers are based on a combination of both formal regulations and guidelines, as well "Leave No Trace" practices, and our own professional opinion of what is appropriate and respectful of the area. The misuse and abuse of public land is a serious problem in Colorado. We do everything we can to not be part of that problem :)
Travel Fees
Travel fees vary based on the wedding location, and apply for each of the on-site vendors of mine that you use (officiant, photographer, videographer, and stylist).
Denver - $0 | Boulder - $50 | Estes Park - $135 | Breckenridge - $135 | Colorado Springs - $120 | Aspen - $350 | Vail - $200 | Granby/Grand Lake - $180 | Steamboat - $250 | Glenwood Springs - $250 | Fort Collins - $100
Crested Butte* (click here) - $400
Durango* (click here) - $100
“Express Ceremony Sites”
These are the seven most popular free-to-use elopement locations in Colorado.
Chautauqua Park Trails
Near Boulder, Colorado
30-45 minutes northwest of Denver | $50 Travel Fee
*Max Guest Count 3
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and people in the area.
This area has become increasingly popular for elopements, hiking, and photoshoots. It’s basically always busy, but I especially discourage booking this location on weekends May-October.
More Location Info
Photo Idea!
If you do at least 2 hours of photography, we can go up the road to do some portraits at the beautiful Lost Gulch Overlook.
*As of 2026, technically they allow groups of up to 15 people total (including the couple & wedding vendors), but this location has gotten very strict about enforcing the “no going off the trails” rule for weddings, and it’s really uncomfortable for larger groups. If you have a larger group, I suggest using the “Lawn” site for the ceremony (photo 3).
Officer’s Gulch
Near Breckenridge, Colorado
1.5 hours west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
*Max Guest Count 6 (flexible up to 10)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and people in the area.
This location has become very popular for family portraits and elopements in the last year. It’s big enough that you can work around each other, but expect other groups in the area. The “rock” ledge you see in the first photo is the most popular location, if you are set on this spot for the ceremony you may need to wait for another group to finish. But there are other areas around the lake as well!
HIGHWAY: While it’s not a significant issue at all, there is a highway relatively close to this location that creates a mild ambient noise in the area.
*I really don’t think this location works well for groups of more than 6 guests, but some planners do up to 10 guests, so we can match this.
Garden of the Gods
Near Colorado Springs, Colorado
1.5 hours south of Denver | $120 Travel Fee
Technically supports up to 45 Guests
Only recommended for groups up to 10
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and people in the area.
More Location Info
This ceremony site is located just off the edge of a larger parking area, after the ceremony you can walk down the trails for photos. This is the MOST POPULAR elopement location in Colorado. It is also VERY popular for sightseeing, photo shoots, and weddings. Parking is always difficult. I only suggest it early in the morning, and strongly suggest not doing weekend evenings.
Loveland Pass (Pass Lake)
Between Breckenridge & Denver
1.5 hours west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
*Max Guest Count 6 (flexible up to 20)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings in the area, but you can hike in for privacy.
More Location Info
Absolutely awesome spot! But this is a high alpine environment with volatile weather conditions, and can be very windy. Additionally the location is a 5min walk down a dirt trail that may require stepping over a small “stream”. Not ideal for children or elderly guests.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Oct 30ish - June 10ish
*I really don’t think this location works well for groups of more than 6 guests, but some planners do up to 20 guests, so we can match that on Mon-Thurs, but on weekends the parking may be impossible for larger groups.
Lost Gulch Overlook
Near Boulder, Colorado
45mins west of Denver | $50 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 0 (flexible up to 10)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and lots of people in the area.
More Location Info
This location is a very small area and is INCREDIBLY popular. I only recommend ceremonies here with no guests, Mon-Thurs, before 9am - but we can try other days/times if you don’t mind the crowds. Alternatively, I recommend doing the ceremony at one of our private ceremony sites near Boulder, and then coming here to do photos afterwards!
LIMITED WINTER ACCESS
Road may close November - May
Sawmill Reservoir
Near Breckenridge, Colorado
1.5 hours west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 0 (flexible up to 6)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and people in the area.
More Location Info
I don’t professional recommend this site, but I get asked about it a lot, so here’s the info!
This location is always crowded, has limited parking, and you have to do the ceremony right on the trail—so people end up walking through the ceremony. I always suggest Officer’s Gulch or Loveland Pass over this spot. But if you’re set on using this location, I’d suggest a weekday before 8am.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Near Estes Park, Colorado
2 hours west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
Total Group Size: Max 30
(including the couple & vendors)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Fairly to very popular—depending on the specific site
More Location Info
This spot requires a $300 permit
I can secure this permit on your behalf to expedite the process and get you a $50 discount.
This is for a 2 hour “Ceremony Only” rental of one of their designated sites, but this does not give exclusive use of an area, so people may still be around. Each site offers different views and has different group size limits.
—No Dogs allowed—
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“Full Guide Ceremony Sites”
You get access to the Full Guide below with my $100 Location Planning Service.
This payment does NOT commit you to using my full planning services, but does act as a $100 credit if you choose to.
I am not able to provide specific suggestions, opinions, availability-checks, or any additional personalized planning guidance based off the preview guide below.
If you’d like to begin the planning process, just refer to “Step 2.”
Denver Area
Near Denver, Colorado
15 minutes west of Denver | $0 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 3 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Very Popular, people will be in the area
This location has three different spots, you can get photos at all three if you do at least 1.5 hours of photography.
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Near Denver/Evergreen, Colorado
40mins west of Denver | $30 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 10 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular elopement location, expect other weddings and people in the area.
This location is about a 12min walk from the parking area along a semi-rough dirt path. Not ideal for elderly guests. The park itself tends to be VERY popular, expect to have a lot of other family/photo sessions in the area.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Oct 30 - June 1
Near Idaho Springs (West of Denver), Colorado
1 hour west of Denver | $75 Travel Fee
*Max Guest Count 6
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
*Semi-Popular, some people generally in the area
High-altitude edge of a mountain. Not ideal for children, elderly guests, or people afraid of heights. Beautiful mountain stream (photo 4) just down the road! You can do half your photos here if you do at least 2 hours of photography.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible October 30th - June 1st
*I really don’t think this location works well for groups of more than 6 guests, but some planners do up to 10 guests, so we can match that on Mon-Thurs, but on weekends the parking could be difficult. This location has recently gotten more popular for elopements, expect to have other groups in the area.
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Breckenridge Area
Near Breckenridge, Colorado
1 hour 45mins west of Denver 30mins east of Breckenridge | $150 Travel Fee
*Max Guest Count 6 (flexible up to 20)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Generally not a lot of other people or groups in the area.
This forest location is great option for couples who want a wooded vibe for their ceremony, and a location with very few people around. Plus, Loveland Pass, Pass Lake (photo 2) is just a short drive away so, so if you do at least 2 hours of photography, you can take additional photos there afterwards!
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Oct 30ish - June 10ish
Near Breckenridge, Colorado
1.5 hours west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 6 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Semi-Popular, people in the area, but enough space to get away from them.
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Near Breckenridge, Colorado
2 hours west of Denver | $150 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 0 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Semi-Popular, people likely in the area
This is a high alpine environment with volatile weather conditions, and can be very windy.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible October 30th - June 15th
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
West of Breckenridge, Colorado
3 hours west of Denver | $180 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 6 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Semi-Popular, people likely in the area
This location is 45mins from Breckinridge up a narrow and winding gravel mountain road, best for couples who are renting jeeps/SUVs and looking for an adventure!
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Sep 15 - June 15
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Estes Park & Grand Lake
Near Estes Park, Colorado
2 hours north west of Denver | $135 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 6 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Semi-Popular, tends to have some people in the area
This is the only no-permit location near Estes Park! Beautiful national park locations nearby for additional photos: 3rd photo (15mins away, no additional charge if you do at least 1.5 hours of photography), 4th photo (20-45mins away +$75), 5th photo (45-60mins away +$125).
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Near Grand Lake, Colorado
2.5 hours north west of Denver | $180 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 10
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Popular, tends to have some people in the area
The services I’m able to provide for this area are limited to: Photographer, Officiant, Florist and Videographer. I don’t often work in this area and do not have resources or recommendations in regards to dining, lodging, transportation, salons, or decor/rentals.
Other Areas
Near Buena Vista, Colorado
30mins from Buena Vista
1 hour from Salida & Aspen
$50 / $250 Travel Fee*
2.5 hours south west from Denver | 1.5 hours from Breckenridge | 30mins from Buena Vista | 1 hour from Salida | 45mins from Aspen
Max Guest Count 10 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Not many people in the area
The services I’m able to provide for this area are limited to: Photographer, Officiant, Florist and Videographer. I don’t often work in this area and do not have resources or recommendations in regards to dining, lodging, transportation, salons, or decor/rentals.
I have a photographer based in the area who’s travel rate is $50, the other vendors are $250. Remember, the officiant is not required. I can provide resources for a friend/family member to officiate, or a guide on how to do a ceremony without an officiant at all.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Oct 30 - June 1
Near Pueblo, Colorado
4 hours south of Denver | $400 Travel Fee
Max Guest Count 0 (not flexible)
No seating, music, or decorations allowed
Semi-Popular, tends to have some people in the area
Sprawling sand dune terrain with dynamic mountain views. Portraits can take place on the dunes, but the ceremony itself must take place outside the park (still nice views!).
The services I’m able to provide for this area are limited to: Photographer, Officiant, Florist and Videographer. I don’t often work in this area and do not have resources or recommendations in regards to dining, lodging, transportation, salons, or decor/rentals.
NO WINTER ACCESS
Inaccessible Oct 30 - June 1
Network Location: Can't use a photographer/videographer/officiant from outside my network (info in the FAQ section at the top of this page). Friend/Family/self officiant is okay.
Durango, CO
We don’t work in this area often, but I have a local officiant and photographer and offer a special package for small groups!
Rental Home Weddings?
Policies, availability, and pricing on rental homes in Colorado change constantly, so I’m not able to provide a guide. But if you find a rental home that has a nice deck, or yard, we could do the ceremony there (if the host approves it) and photos in a nearby park!
Want help finding a rental home for your wedding?
I recently teamed up with a close friend to create a guide that compiles the best wedding homes in Colorado! You’ll have the option to add this guide to my package for +$50, or you can buy it directly here.
Adventure Weddings?
Wanna do a Full Day Hike?
Maybe a Hot Air balloon, snowmobile, or ski wedding?
I can help!
Click Here to Learn About Our Colorado Adventure Wedding Packages!
More Options?
This page has all the “Public Ceremony Sites” that I know of for small groups, I also have some great “Private Ceremony Sites” for small groups (click here). Or, if you have your own location in mind, just let me know!
