If you know us, you know we love a Chautauqua Trail Elopement! You just can’t beat the views of the gorgeous Flatirons in the distance! Needless to say, being able to capture Isaan & Dwayne’s sunrise elopement on a perfect February morning certainly made our day! Dwayne and Isaan became husband and wife, witnessed by their parents, and had a stunning sunrise elopement on the Chautauqua Trail with jaw-dropping sights all around them. It was such a special, intimate, emotional day and a joy to photograph! Their Love Story The story of how these two met is too good! Isann and Dwayne had been ..read more

Colorado Photographer Squad’s very first year in review and 77 amazing couples trusted us with documenting their proposals, engagements, elopements, vow renewals, and wedding days. This past year has been more incredible than I can put into words. When I launched this (not so) little brand on New Year’s Day I never could have predicted it to grow in the way that it did. I am so grateful for each and every couple that chose us, trusted us and shared such vulnerable moments with us. Most of all, I’m so proud of my amazing team of lead photographers and videographers for being the pure definition ..read more

As local Colorado elopement photographers, we will gladly admit that Rocky Mountain National Park is one of our all-time favorite locations for elopements. Of course, we aren’t the only ones who think so. This is why we always encourage our couples to consider getting married during the off-season. For example, a winter elopement at Sprague Lake will be way less crowded than one during the high season. Melissa and Jake wanted to have an intimate wedding day experience with their loved ones. So planning a winter elopement was perfect for them. Winter Elopement at Sprague Lake Melissa and Jake’s ..read more

One of our favorite things about elopements is seeing how our couples customize their day with unique and meaningful details! ⁠During Jaylea and Ryan’s Artist Point elopement, they had a ring-warming ceremony, and their little girl was the designated ring chaperone who handed off the rings to her parents! Before we dive into their Boulder elopement day, let’s take it back to the beginning, when they first met. Their Love Story Their love story began the way many twenty-first love stories do. When two people swiped right. Their first date was at the Wild Boar, a coffee shop in Fort Collins. The ..read more

There are few things sweeter than witnessing two people celebrate their love in a space as stunning as Sprague Lake in the Fall. Angie and Devin’s Sprague Lake Elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park was on the most beautiful autumn day. The brilliantly colored autumn leaves made for the most awe-inspiring backdrop on their perfect day. Angie & Devin’s Love Story Angie & Devin met in the cozy town of Russell, Kansas, when Angie first moved there. They had been in the same class but didn’t officially meet until the following summer. Their first date was at the movies, where they saw t ..read more

Full disclosure: Angie and Joe’s elopement at Garden of the Gods was so sweet, we still get emotional just thinking about it all. Angie and Joe’s relationship is the epitome of love, and we are so honored to have been able to document it on the best day of their lives. From the intention, they put into the details of their day, like Angie wearing the pearls her great grandmothers, grandma, and mom all wore on their wedding day, to the extremely thoughtful gift Joe surprised his new bride with, this day was one for the books. Angie & Joe’s Love Story You’re going to want to prepare your tea ..read more

After 13 years in the Colorado elopement industry, I’m going to be a bit dramatic and say that this is likely the most definitive Colorado elopement guide you’ll find online. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to planning something as important as your wedding or elopement, I believe it can be extremely comforting and helpful to have a detailed checklist and timeline for planning. Is my type-A showing? That’s alright. It’s for a good cause! A quick internet search will turn up thousands of suggested timelines for couples to follow when planning their wedding. However, planning an e ..read more

Cost to Elope in Colorado vs. Cost of a Traditional Wedding It should come as no surprise that one of the primary driving forces behind many couples’ decision to elope is finances after they take the time to compare the cost to elope in Colorado, even if it is a destination away from home, vs. the cost to throw a traditional wedding. Over the last couple of decades, the cost of throwing a traditional wedding seems to have really skyrocketed. Don’t get me wrong, there are ways to save when throwing a big wedding if that’s what feels right for you, but a lot of couples are choosing to save money ..read more

Mika & Natalie’s number one priority for their elopement day was to have a stress-free experience that was focused on the two of them, so sunrise at this gorgeous mountaintop location for their simple and sweet elopement was absolutely perfect! Their Lost Gulch Elopement in Boulder was intimate, romantic, and filled with meaningful little details. It was everything they hoped it would be. Mika & Natalie’s Love Story Mika and Natalie’s story began while they were both working for the same hospital system. In the beginning, Natalie would find any excuse to visit Mika. They were just good ..read more

Shelby & Michael’s Moraine Park Amphitheater elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park was a day that we will live rent-free in our minds for a long time. Being able to document a day that is filled with so much love, joy, and intention is always an honor. We couldn’t help but want to relive it with all of you. Shelby & Michael’s Love Story Shelby and Michael owe the start of their relationship to good old Mark Zuckerburg, but mostly just Facebook. It was there that they had their first interaction. When Micahel sent Shelby a private message about something, she had posted. The convers ..read more