Jess & Austin Drawhorn, Location Name We’re Jess and Austin Drawhorn! Our marriage is rooted in adventuring—together we’ve road tripped to 18 National Parks all over the US. We spend our days off in Colorado climbing, day-tripping to hot springs and hiking to beautiful destinations. We eloped last year in our favorite place in the world: Rocky Mountain National Park. I don’t think we realized at the time that we were having an “adventure elopement.” It just felt like a normal day for us that we made super special by tying the knot. After photographing and performing over a hundred p ..read more

What you need to know   We ask you abide by these rules while performing your ceremony: Food/Drink are PROHIBITED in the Formal Gardens. Please stay on designated trails. No alcohol is allowed. Please no foreign materials including confetti, rice, glitter, balloons, dropping of silk flower petals or the release of live birds or butterflies. Also important No pets are allowed. No smoke bombs! The permit is for non-exclusive use of the area, so other members of the public may also be present. Use of drones are not permitted. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on ANY of the pat ..read more

What you need to know Rocky Mountain National Park does require a representative of Simply Eloped to be on site for your ceremony as part of our permit requirements. This can be your officiant or photographer, but if you book us for just hair & makeup you will need to add on an onsite helper to be on-site at your location. Clients of the Permittee are not admitted free entrance to the park. The clients’ options are to buy an entrance pass – pay when they enter; have a Current Entrance Receipt; have a current pass. Please stay on designated trails. Make sure all trash and ceremony items ..read more

What you need to know: We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or onsite helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our onsite helper to have them on site). No alcohol is allowed. Please stay on designated trails. All garbage associated with the event must be picked up and removed. The use of birdseed, rose petals, rice, etc. on the national forest is not allowed. Chairs, arbors, or other items associated with your ceremony cannot be accommodated. Keep in mind, the national forest is for the en ..read more

What you need to know   The Commercial Use Authorization provided is required to be on hand by the permittee (Simply Eloped vendor) during all Commercial Use. We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or onsite helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our onsite helper to have them on site). Please stay on designated trails. No alcohol is allowed. No smoke bombs! The permit is for non-exclusive use of the area, so other members of the public may also be present. It is prohib ..read more

What you need to know   We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or onsite helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our onsite helper to have them on site). No alcohol is allowed. Please stay on designated trails. More information   The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center reserves the right to prohibit Commercial Use from occurring in the park or a portion of the park and such prohibition(s) c ..read more

What you need to know We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or onsite helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our onsite helper to have them on site). The lookout is sometimes unavailable during the winter months due to road conditions and avalanche danger. No alcohol permitted. To protect wildlife, throwing or releasing of any material (petals, rice, glitter, balloons, doves, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Permit does not allow exclusive use of the ceremony site  and another even ..read more

What you need to know We are required to have a Simply Eloped person on site – this can be an officiant, photographer, videographer or onsite helper (which means with our Orchid Package, you are required to add-on our onsite helper to have them on site). Please stay in the designated location. No alcohol is allowed. No organic or non-organic materials are allowed to be spread such as rice, rose petals, or confetti. We will lose our permit if such materials are brought to the site! No structures or sets may be constructed unless specifically provided for and described in writing: no digging or ..read more

As you step into the enchanting realm of wedding planning, one of the first and most crucial steps is crafting a budget that aligns with your dreams. It is very common for these questions to arise during the planning stage: how much does a wedding cost, or why are weddings so expensive? A well-structured wedding budget ensures that your celebration is not only beautiful but also financially sound. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the intricacies of wedding budgeting, offering practical tips and strategies to help you create a successful financial plan for your special day ..read more

Your wedding day is a tapestry of love, a unique expression of your story. It’s a day where tradition meets individuality, where your dreams take center stage. Often, questions arise like: how much does a wedding cost? Or, how do I manage my wedding budget? If you’re seeking less costly alternatives to a conventional wedding, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into a world of non traditional wedding ideas that promise to make your big day truly unforgettable. Embracing Non Traditional Wedding Ideas When it comes to non traditional weddings, there are no rules carved in stone. Consider these ..read more