A Magical Mountain Elopement Experience Are you dreaming of an elopement day that's not only meaningful but also stress-free and uniquely tailored to your love story? Look no further than Elope Telluride, where we specialize in creating memorable experiences of a lifetime against the breathtaking backdrop of the Colorado mountains. Just ask Kaitlyn & Eric, who shared their incredible journey with us. They discovered the joy of eloping and creating an intimate celebration that perfectly captured their love story. Let's dive into their experience and see how Elope Telluride turned their drea ..read more

I'm Joe Hendricks, one-half of the husband-and-wife team behind Elope Telluride, and I'm thrilled to share with you, how to elope in Telluride! If you're dreaming of an intimate elopement in Telluride, where it's just the two of you against the breathtaking backdrop of the Colorado mountains, you've come to the right place. Telluride: Your Perfect Elopement Destination If you've never heard of Telluride, let me paint a picture for you. This ski town, nestled in the San Juan Mountains, is a haven for couples seeking a romantic escape. The mountains are not just a backdrop; they're an integral p ..read more

Matt and Meghan got married in Telluride Colorado in mid November! All of the tourist are pretty much gone by now and the small town was quiet for their amazing adventure elopement in the mountains! We went off roading to a beautiful location that gave them an amazing view of the mountains. Here are their pictures… enjoy ..read more

I feel like every year flies by so fast! 2023 was amazing with so many couples getting married in the mountain of Telluride and Ouray! One of my favorite things to do, at the end of the year, is go through all the elopements I photographed and remember what it was like to be with that couple for the day! So many memories came rushing back and I am thankful for every single one of you for trusting me and Rhonda to help plan your elopement! If you are newly engaged and you want to learn how to get married in the mountains, send us an email or click on the contact page ..read more

If you're choosing to elope, you’ve already nearly eliminated all the stress from your wedding day (whew!) However, one necessary "to do” is deciding on a wedding dress. You’re in luck, because we’ve put together a digital lookbook 100 elopement dresses to inspire you!  These are all real life brides whose elopements we have personally photographed over the last few years. We love showcasing each bride’s dress style – whether short or long, white or colored, vintage or Boho, simple or ballgown. We hope this gorgeous variety of wedding dresses gives you some inspiration for your own mounta ..read more

  the switzerland of america Are you trying to figure out where to elope? Maybe somewhere with Switzerland vibes, but closer to home and less expensive? There’s a tiny mountain town in southwest Colorado that is nicknamed “The Switzerland of America” because of its jagged, snow-capped peaks and green, Sound-of-Music hills. It’s called Ouray and it’s a remote but gorgeous small town nestled in the San Juan Mountains (part of the Rockies). And yes… although our name is Elope Telluride, we photograph elopements anywhere in western CO, including Ouray.     Ouray’s (pronounced “your ..read more

Colorado Elopement Guide If you’re thinking about eloping, it can be overwhelming to decide on a location. I mean, there’s a whole world out there - literally! Our company specializes in elopements in western Colorado, so of course we are biased to this area. But we have good reason! Western Colorado has something to fit just about everyone’s checkboxes. Within a geographical area of just a few hundred miles, there are 14,000-foot peaks, meadows of (summer) wildflowers, waterfalls, desert red rock formations, turquoise alpine lakes, winter ski slopes, forests of pine & aspen trees, and a c ..read more

Terry and Kelly eloped in winter in Telluride, and they had the time of their life! They booked our All-Inclusive package, which means that didn’t have to do a thing! We took care of their entire elopement, providing their flowers, hair styling, make-up, and planning out the day! They had a beautiful first look, an intimate self-solemnized ceremony, and a fun adventure through and around Telluride! We ended the day with a gorgeous sunset and then they were off to Allred’s for their first dinner as husband and wife! If you are interested in doing something similar, click the contact button to c ..read more

  We are so excited to share these photos from Keith & Savannah’s epic fall elopement! The couple came from Arizona to the San Juan Mountains for their elopement! I could go on and on about how great the weather was, how much fun we had driving Bruiser to high elevation locations, and jumping over creeks… but I will let their photos do the talking! ;)     We got the sweetest message from them after the big day, “Honestly we are both speechless looking through these pictures! We love them and will cherish them forever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We are so tha ..read more

Vikki and Mike’s elopement was such a special day! They are amazingly genuine people, and we had an incredible day together hiking and exploring! We picked them up in Bruiser before dawn, and started driving up to one of our very favorite secret spots. We got there and started hiking immediately, trying to make it to the top before the sun crested over the mountains. The couple wanted to have a first look on top of the mountain, so Mike hiked ahead and luckily, had enough self-control to not turn around and peek at his bride! Their dogs played an important role in their elopement day, and we l ..read more