A OURAY, COLORADO ELOPEMENT

 

Out of all of the places to elope or get married in Colorado (or anywhere really) - it’s pretty hard to beat Ouray. Western Colorado and the San Juan Mountains have such a special place in my heart, and there is nothing that I love more than helping people experience their dream wedding day or elopement out here! It is the most untouched, stunning, scenic place ever with no shortage of views, hikes, or awesome things to experience.

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and looking for a stunning place in Colorado to elope or have a small, non traditional wedding (or even just visiting Colorado on vacation!!) - I would highly recommend adding the western slope and San Juan Mountains to your bucket list!

Planning an elopement or intimate wedding in Ouray, Colorado can be a little overwhelming because there aren’t as many popular places and a lot more spots you have to be in “the know”. It’s so important to find a photographer (like me!) who knows the area well!

When Margaret and Daniel reached out about wanting to elope in Ouray, I was so excited to help them plan something amazing! Not only did they plan the whole thing around my availability, but they were so go with the flow and just trusted me on location and everything else! On the day of, we went to one of my favorite lookout points close to town and after they shared their vows we spent the evening hiking around and enjoying the scenery. They even finished the night of popping champagne and with a little picnic! These two love to camp and being outdoors, and I don’t think there could have been any more perfect way for them to tie the knot.

If you’re planning an elopement or intimate wedding in Ouray, Colorado (or anywhere else!) - reach out here! I’d love to help you plan something amazing!

The groom faces away from the camera overlooking the mountains in Ouray, CO
The bride walks toward the waiting groom for their first look in Ouray, CO
The bride taps the groom on the shoulder during their first look in Ouray, CO
The groom turns and smiles at the bride during their first look
The groom smiles at the bride during their mountain elopement in Ouray, CO
The groom smiles and looks at the bride during their first look
The bride and groom kiss in the mountains in Ouray, CO during their elopement
The bride and groom hold hands during their mountain elopement in Ouray, CO
The groom reads his vows during their elopement ceremony in Ouray, CO
The bride wipes a tear from her eyes as the groom reads his vows during their mountain elopement in Ouray, CO
The bride reads her vows to the groom during their elopement ceremony in Ouray, CO
The groom looks lovingly at the bride as she reads her vows to him
The bride and groom share their first kiss in the mountains of Ouray, CO
The bride and groom smile at each other after their first kiss
The bride and groom pose in front of the mountains during their elopement in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom pose in front of the mountains in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom stare lovingly at each other during their elopement in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom turn away from the camera to look at the mountains in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom hold hands and walk toward the camera in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom hold hands and walk toward the camera in the mountains
The bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other during their elopement in Ouray, CO
A close up of the bride and groom's hands as he hugs her from behind
The bride and groom hold hands and walk up a dirt path as the bride looks back at the camera
The bride and groom pose in the middle of a dirt path in the woods in Ouray, CO
The groom kisses the bride on the head while posing on a dirt path in the mountains
The groom smiles as the bride signs their marriage license on a tree stump in Ouray, CO
The groom signs their marriage license on a tree stump in Ouray, CO
The bride poses by herself on a dirt path in the mountains outside of Ouray, CO
The groom poses by himself on a dirt path in the mountains outside of Ouray, CO
The bride and groom kiss in front of a mountain vista in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom smile as they pop open a bottle of champagne from a mountain in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom smile as they pop open a bottle of champagne from a mountain in Ouray, CO
The bride and groom kiss as they pop open a bottle of champagne from a mountain in Ouray, CO
The groom takes a sip from the champange bottle
The bride takes a sip from the champagne bottle
An overhead view of a charchuterie board with crackers, cheese and raspberries
An overhead view of a pie on a white picnic blanket
The bride and groom sit on a picnic blanket in a mountain meadow and pour champagne
The bride and groom sit on a picnic blanket in a mountain meadow and pour champagne
The bride and groom sit on a picnic blanket in a mountain meadow and pour champagne