Elopement Planner · Denver
Vows and Peaks
Vows and Peaks is a Denver-based team (1264 Perry Street) that has photographed and planned more than 450 Colorado elopements…
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Field guide · Colorado
Eloping in Colorado
Colorado requires neither an officiant nor witnesses: couples can sign their own marriage license. The Permit Atlas documents 11 ceremony locations here, from Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests to Roxborough State Park, each checked against the managing agency. Elopelist lists 53 local elopement pros in Colorado: 17 photographers, 11 micro wedding venues, 6 officiants and 5 planners, and more.
- 53local pros
- 11permit locations
- 9vendor categories
Permit rules verified State guide updated
01 Marriage law
The Colorado rules at a glance
Guide updated- Officiant required
- No. Colorado allows self-solemnization under C.R.S. 14-2-109 — you and your partner sign your own license.
- Witnesses required
- No.
- License fee
- $30 at any county clerk; valid statewide, 35-day window, no waiting period.
- Residency required
- No. Valid government-issued photo ID only.
- Popular permit fees
- RMNP $300 (non-refundable) · Maroon Bells Amphitheatre $200/day · Sapphire Point Overlook via Recreation.gov.
- Best window
- Late June – September for alpine locations. Plan morning ceremonies — afternoon thunderstorms are routine above treeline.
From the sourced Colorado elopement guide
02 Permit Atlas · Colorado
Where you can marry, and what it takes.
Verified| Location | Application fee | Lead time | Max group | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests National forest · USDA Forest Service | — | The Forest Service says getting a permit takes 6 months to 1… | A permit is required for groups of 75 or more… | New |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park National park · National Park Service | $100.00 non-refundable application fee, payable online through… | Most requests can be accommodated within 10 working days… | — | New |
| Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (Flagstaff Mountain facilities) City park · City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks | — | — | Sunrise Amphitheater 100. Stone Shelter 100… | New |
| Cheyenne Mountain State Park State park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife | — | The Special Activity Agreement must be filled out, sent in and… | Up to 160 guests | New |
| Colorado National Monument National monument · National Park Service | $150.00 non-refundable administrative fee for a standard… | Standard requests can be processed in 10 business days. Events… | Book Cliffs View: 25 people or less. Book… | New |
| Garden of the Gods Park City park · City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services | $0 — 'no charge for the 6 areas' | — | Per area: Chuckwagon Plaza 40, High Point 20… | New |
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park State park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife | — | Photography permits must be submitted at least two weeks before… | Up to 150 guests, 100 seated | New |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve National park · National Park Service | $200 non-refundable administrative fee per wedding application | No later than 7 days before the event | 15 people on the dunefield | New |
| Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Maroon Bells Scenic Area) National forest · USDA Forest Service | $200 per day | — | 50 people | |
| Rocky Mountain National Park National park · National Park Service | $300 non-refundable administrative fee per wedding application | Email the application at least 7 days before the ceremony | 30 people at the largest site | |
| Roxborough State Park State park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife | — | The park asks you to submit the Special Activity Agreement at… | Up to 25 guests at each overlook | New |
Short form of each rule; the location page has the full wording and sources. A dash means the agency pages read did not state it.
- National forest Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Weddings and elopements are allowed on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and a permit is needed for groups of 75 or more, commercial events, events with props, and some protected areas. Full rules & sources
- National park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison requires a Special Use Permit for weddings, with a $100.00 non-refundable application fee and further processing fees if approved. Full rules & sources
- City park Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (Flagstaff Mountain facilities) Boulder only allows ceremonies at its reserved Open Space shelters and facilities, such as the Sunrise Amphitheater on Flagstaff Mountain, where a three-hour block costs $300 for city residents or $400 for non-residents. Full rules & sources
- State park Cheyenne Mountain State Park Cheyenne Mountain State Park requires a Special Activity Agreement for every wedding, and the amphitheater or pavilion rents for $150 on weekdays and $200 on weekends and holidays. Full rules & sources
- National monument Colorado National Monument Every wedding at Colorado National Monument needs a Special Use Permit, which carries a $150.00 non-refundable administrative fee. Full rules & sources
- City park Garden of the Gods Park Garden of the Gods is free for small, brief ceremonies at six named areas, but you cannot reserve a spot: it is first come, first served, with group caps from 20 to 40. Full rules & sources
- State park Golden Gate Canyon State Park Golden Gate Canyon only allows weddings and ceremonies at the Red Barn Group Picnic Area, which rents for $150 on weekdays and $200 on weekends for up to 150 guests. Full rules & sources
- National park Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve A Special Use Permit costs $200 and is required for any ceremony; the dunefield is capped at 15 people, with the Amphitheater for bigger groups. Full rules & sources
- National forest Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Maroon Bells Scenic Area) The Maroon Bells ceremony site is a $200-per-day reservation for up to 50 people, bookable on Recreation.gov up to a year ahead, with five vehicle passes included. Full rules & sources
- National park Rocky Mountain National Park Every ceremony in Rocky Mountain needs a Special Use Permit ($300, non-refundable) at one of 13 designated sites, with a 2-hour limit and a 30-person ceiling. Full rules & sources
- State park Roxborough State Park Roxborough State Park rents two overlooks for ceremonies of up to 25 guests, from $150 for three hours on a weekday to $400 on a weekend at Lyons Overlook. Full rules & sources
Rules change. Each location page links the official sources; confirm with the agency before you book.
03 Local pros
53 elopement pros based in Colorado.
Browse every listing- 17 Elopement Photographers
- 11 Micro Wedding Venues
- 6 Elopement Officiants
- 5 Elopement Planners
- 4 Elopement Videographers
- 3 Elopement Florists
- 3 Hair & Makeup Artists
- 2 Wedding Musicians
- 2 Wedding Cake Bakers
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Micro Wedding Venue · Manitou Springs
A Pikes Peak Wedding at Blue Skies Inn
Blue Skies Inn, a bed and breakfast at 402 Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs, runs an all-inclusive wedding operation under the…
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04 What it costs
Published starting prices in Colorado.
Counted from the starting prices that Colorado vendors publish on their own sites, as recorded in their Elopelist listings. A category appears once at least 3 of its listings publish a price.
| Category | Publish a price | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elopement Photographers | 5 of 17 | $2,900 | $600 – $5,000 |
| Micro Wedding Venues | 4 of 11 | $2,195 | $750 – $3,600 |
| Elopement Officiants | 4 of 6 | $1,120 | $300 – $1,975 |
| Elopement Planners | 4 of 5 | $3,800 | $400 – $4,700 |
| Elopement Florists | 3 of 3 | $200 | $195 – $210 |
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