Colorado Elopement Packages & Pricing
Vows and Peaks Colorado elopement packages range from $4,700 to $11,500 and include 4 to 10 hours of photography, plus locations, planning, and vendors. You lace up. I do the rest!
If you’re a couple looking for Colorado elopement packages that are easy, adventurous, and professionally dialed in, you’re in the right place! I’ve helped hundreds of couples elope in Colorado. I know exactly how to make a mountain day go smoothly, and I know exactly where other photographers let it fall apart.
And here’s the thing: planning a mountain elopement shouldn’t require becoming an expert in Colorado logistics. Like how do you find the right ceremony spot? Get your permits and marriage license? Pick vendors and a place to stay? Then pack it all up and hike into the wilderness in your wedding clothes? If you’ve got 47 tabs open right now trying to answer all that, you’re not alone, because that’s where I come in!
The best news for you? Colorado is my freaking bread and butter. I’ve hiked the trails, chased the sunsets, and found the hidden spots most couples never hear about! I’ve teamed up with vendors who get what eloping is all about, and my custom elopement app has checklists, pack lists, vendors, and every tool you need to plan your day with ease. Simply put: I’ve got elopements down to a science.
From the first call to getting your gallery back, the entire experience feels effortless and personal. Not like hiring a vendor, but like calling up someone who already knows exactly what your day needs and has already started working on it!
Sounds like your kind of thing? Skip to my packages!
What’s Included in a Colorado Elopement Package with Vows and Peaks?
Every Vows and Peaks package includes location recommendations, vendor connections, permits, a custom timeline, and me answering questions from the first call until you get your photos back. The difference between packages is time. More hours means more of the day, more spots, and more room for everything to breathe. These aren’t add-ons. They’re baked into every single package from the start!
Anyone can sell you hours of photography. But the mountains don’t care about your hours! They care about when the storms roll in, which trails are still snowed over in June, and which land agency owns the spot you saved on Instagram. That’s what a real mountain elopement package plans for. Here’s what’s included in every one:
Location and permit guidance:
Expert location recommendations from someone who’s spent 14 years exploring these mountains, including hidden spots. I handle permit applications from start to finish! For a complete walkthrough of everything, check out my best places to elope in Colorado guide..
Pre-vetted vendor recommendations:
I’ve built these packages around a tight-knit team of elopement vendors who specialize in mountain elopements. These are my 3 am people. When the headlamps go on, the fun starts!
Custom elopement planning app:
I built my own planning app for my couples. From the moment you book, everything lives in one place on your phone. Checklists, planning guides, permit info, vendor contacts, your timeline. No digging through email threads six months before your date. Just open the app!
Trail Tested Personal Timeline:
After 8 years of doing this, I know when the light is money for those banger images, while still building your day around your vision and keeping crowds to a minimum. My timelines offer no stress, no rush, just the good stuff!
Online photo and print gallery:
Your fully edited, high-resolution gallery lands in your inbox within 8-10 weeks. Unlimited downloads, a shareable link, and images shot to print large. If you want something physical, I offer handcrafted fine-art albums, or you can print straight from your gallery anytime.
Banger photos:
You’re not a portrait session. You’re two people doing something epic in the mountains. And I shoot it exactly like that. The photos are the proof it happened!
Vows and Peaks Colorado Elopement Photography Packages & Pricing
Vows and Peaks offers four elopement packages: Tree Line at $4,700 for 4 hours, Mountain at $6,000 for 8 hours, Alpine at $7,000 for 10 hours, and All-Inclusive at $11,500 for 8 hours plus a full vendor team.
Add elopement videography to any package for $3,500. Heirloom albums start at $1,100.
Here’s how each package breaks down:
Tree Line Elopement Package
4 Hours of Photo Coverage: Experience a sweet and simple elopement, perfect for couples who want a memorable mountain adventure without the strain of sore legs. Whether we’re hitting multiple off-roading spots or taking a short, sweet adventure hike, four hours gives you plenty of time to explore and capture epic photos without feeling rushed. Everything is still fully planned and dialed in. It’s not a budget version of the full day. It’s just a different kind of elopement!
Mountain Elopement Package
8 Hours of Photo Coverage: Ready to make a full day of it? Eight hours lets you explore hidden locations, chase incredible views, share that sunrise first look, and exchange vows after an epic hike up the mountain. There’s room to slow down, take it all in, and experience the day instead of rushing from one moment to the next. It’s the full-send option for couples who want their elopement to feel like a true mountain adventure!
Alpine Elopement Package
10 Hours of Photo Coverage: Designed for couples who want to go all in on the adventure, with plenty of time to elope with your families too. Start with a sunrise hike or off-road adventure, exchange vows at altitude, explore a second epic location, then head back down for a separate ceremony with family and friends. Ten hours lets you experience the mountains without watching the clock.
All-Inclusive Elopement Package
8 Hours of Photo Coverage + Full Vendor Team: The all-inclusive option for couples who want the entire day dialed in without coordinating a single vendor themselves. You get photos, video, a hiking hair-and-makeup artist, and florals from the trusted vendors I’ve worked with most since 2018, anywhere in Colorado! One call, one trusted crew, and one incredible day with everything handled for you.
“We initially chose Sean for his photos, but he ended up being so much more than that. He made the entire process stress-free from start to finish and helped us plan for everything. Along the way, he shared helpful tips and planning guides that made everything feel manageable. He was our coordinator, planner, and hype man all in one. Our day was truly magical and everything we dreamed of, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to be there with us.”
What’s Included in the Vows and Peaks All-Inclusive Elopement Package?
The $11,500 all-inclusive elopement package bundles 8 hours of photos, 8 hours of video, 8 hours of on-trail hair and makeup, bouquet and boutonniere, and full planning.
Every vendor in this package is hand-picked, personally vetted, and has worked beside me in these mountains for years. They know the 3 am wake-up calls. They know how to make hair hold at 12,000 feet. They know what gear works when it is 28 degrees at sunrise. This is not a referral network. It is a tight crew who have climbed mountains together enough times to make your day feel effortless.
Here’s a breakdown of what is included in my all-inclusive elopement package:
Photography (8 hours):
You’ll still get all the same planning support and front-end goodies; photo coverage starts at 8 hours. Scroll up for more deets on exactly what’s included in each option.
Hair and Makeup (8 hours):
It can get windy up in the mountains, so a few well-placed bobby pins and some hairspray can be a total lifesaver. Crystal doesn’t blink at a 3 AM wake-up call. She’ll literally climb the mountain like a goat with you and stay close all day for hair and makeup touch-ups whenever you need them.
Crystal and I have worked together since 2018 and have done 100+ elopements side by side. She also runs a team of artists who work all over Colorado, so wherever your spot is, someone from her crew who knows mountain days is coming with you.
Videography (8 hours):
Photo and video go together like trail mix and hiking elopements. Having an experienced elopement videographer like Holden is a must; you’ll get an epic, documentary-style film that tells the full story of your day, plus shorter highlight edits perfect for Instagram.
Holden and I have shot 200+ elopements together since 2018. He even filmed my own elopement! On the trail, we flow and work together with creative cohesion so your photos and video never miss a beat! He knows where I’ll be standing, and I know when he’s grabbing the drone shots.
Bouquet:
I’ll grab inspiration so your bouquet and boutonniere match your vision, not just a generic arrangement. Send over your inspiration, and I’ll take it from there and have everything ready and waiting the morning of your day so you can fully pop off in your photos!
Sean is simply incredible. From the very start, he brought a passion and energy to making our elopement a reality that we didn’t think we would get in a photographer. He assisted in every step of our elopement: picking a date and time, assessing locations based on what we imagined/what was physically feasible for us, and even facilitating a two-part day so we could include our families. He was communicative, organized, and constantly professional.
Is an All-Inclusive Elopement Package in Colorado Worth It?
40% of my couples choose the all-inclusive. It’s worth it if you want photo, video, hair, and florals handled with one contract and one bill.
If you’re still weighing eloping at all, read my 10 real reasons to elope first.
You get one vetted crew for one bundled price, and I handle every payment. No scrolling through Instagram pages trying to figure out who’s good and who just has good marketing. No juggling four contracts, four deposits, or four payment reminders. You book once, I pay everyone, and you get one bill.
Market-wide, all-inclusive packages start around $1,300. But “all-inclusive” means very different things depending on who you book. Some companies build your vendor team after you book, pulling photographers, videographers, hair artists, and florists they don’t regularly work with. Some handle the planning and outsource everything else, including the photography.
Mine works the other way. I own the company, I’m your photographer, and I lead the planning from the first call to the final gallery. The videographer, hair and makeup artist, and florist in this package have worked alongside me since 2018. Nobody gets randomly assembled for your wedding day.
That’s what pays off when the mountains get wild. Crystal, Holden, and I have moved whole elopements to a different day or time together when the forecast went sideways. We know the backup plan for every location before anyone has to ask. On the day, the three of us act like mountain sherpas. Touch-ups all day, carrying bags, zipping dresses, helping you get ready at the trailhead. Three vendors doing everything, and all three have real mountain miles.
How Do You Choose the Right Elopement Package?
Choose based on how long you want the day to be, not just how many photos you want. A four-hour elopement is great for couples who want a focused ceremony experience in one location. An eight- to ten-hour day is for couples who want to move around, hit multiple spots, add activities, and make the whole day an adventure. The photo count follows the time. Longer days produce more images because more things happen.
Here’s the honest version: most couples who are on the fence between packages should go bigger. The thing I hear most often from couples after their elopement is that they wish they’d had more time. I have never once had someone say they wish they’d cut the day shorter.
- Every single detail handled without any logistics on your end → All-Inclusive
- Single location, focused ceremony, shorter commitment → Tree Line
- Room to explore, a proper first look, time for a mountain first dance → Mountain
- Multiple locations, or a sunrise adventure plus a celebration with your people. Also great for Micro Weddings → Alpine
Vows and Peaks Elopement Package Comparison
| Package | Price | Hours | Best for | Photos delivered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Line | $4,700 | 4 | Short hike or off roading with first look & ceremony | 300–350 |
| MountainMost Booked | $6,000 | 8 | Epic hike in Colorado, or shorter hike plus family | 350–450 |
| Alpine | $7,000 | 10 | Micro weddings, big hikes, or multiple locations with family | 400–500 |
| All-Inclusive | $11,500 | 8 + full vendor team | Big adventure with no vendor coordination on your end | 350–450 |
What Vendors Can I Add To My Elopement Package in Colorado?
You can add video, florals, hair and makeup, officiants, private chefs, and drivers to any package. Every one has worked these mountains with me.
Every vendor I recommend has done this in the actual Colorado backcountry. Not at a resort or a barn venue, but on trails above 11,000 feet where afternoon storms roll in fast and you need people who don’t flinch. These hair and makeup gals have been doing hair at elevation long enough to know what holds at 12,000 feet when the wind picks up above treeline on Imogene Pass. Videographers who have hiked the San Juan Mountains before sunrise with a full video kit more times than he can count. The florists I work with know which native alpine blooms are in season in Colorado in July versus what to source in September. None of this is a referral network. It’s an awesome crew of vendors!
Want a full breakdown of costs? Check out how much it costs to elope in Colorado.
Here are some popular vendor add-ons for elopement packages:
Elopement Videographers
Add Elopement Videography to any Package for $3,500
I know incredibly talented videographers all over Colorado who match my photography style. You’ll have the photos to freeze the moment and the video to relive the sounds and feeling of your day. For a mountain elopement, photo and video go together like peanut butter and jelly!
Florists
Starting at $350 for bouquet and boutonniere
The mountains already give you the most dramatic backdrop on earth. A great bouquet ties it all together. I work with florists who come up here, know what holds up at altitude, and take the time to understand your vision before they put a single stem together. Send me your inspiration, and I’ll connect you with the right person.
Hair and Makeup
Starting at $1,200
Just because you’re trekking up a mountain doesn’t mean you skip the pampering. I work with trusted hair and makeup artists who create natural, effortless looks that still feel like you, and who know how to make that hold at 12,000 feet.
Elopement Officiants
Starting at $500
Colorado is one of the few states that allows self-solemnization, meaning you can legally marry yourselves without an officiant. But having one is still a solid option. I work with a variety of officiants at different price points who will trek up the mountain with you and help you create something that truly reflects your relationship, not a canned ceremony script.
Want to go the DIY route? Here’s my self-solemnization guide and ceremony ideas.
Private Drivers
Starting at $1,000
Mountain roads aren’t the place to white-knuckle it at 5am in the dark. I work with drivers who know these roads because they’ve driven them a hundred times. They know the tight switchbacks, the elevation changes, the roads that get sketchy after rain. You get to sit back, go over the timeline, maybe catch a little more sleep, and show up to your elopement relaxed instead of rattled. It’s one of those things that sounds optional until you’ve driven to a trailhead in the dark and realize it’s absolutely not.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
A good cake at 11,000 feet after a sunrise hike hits different. I work with local bakers and dessert vendors who can do anything from a simple cutting cake to a full spread, and who know how to get it up the mountain in one piece. Just save me a slice!
Private Chefs
This one is my personal favorite. A private chef who knows the area will build you a custom menu, usually using local Colorado ingredients, and have a full meal ready wherever you want it. I’ve had couples do this at their cabin after the hike, at a scenic overlook, even at a private campsite. It’s the kind of thing that makes your elopement feel like more than a day and less like an event. More affordable than most people expect and way better than splitting an overpriced reservation at a crowded restaurant.
What’s the Most Affordable Elopement Package in Colorado?
The most affordable elopement package for two in Colorado is the Tree Line at $4,700. It covers four hours of photography and full planning support.
The Tree Line includes the same planning, permit handling, scouting, and behind-the-camera coverage as the other packages. Four hours is enough to reach a great spot, hold a real ceremony, and leave with a gallery that feels like a full day. It’s built for couples who want to keep it simple, for winter elopements, or for anyone saving their legs for the honeymoon.
One honest note before you decide. Most couples torn between packages end up wishing they’d booked more time. Nobody has ever told me they wanted less. If you’re on the fence, size up. See all four packages and pick your day!
How Does Booking With Vows and Peaks Work?
Booking takes four steps: a phone consult, a deposit to hold your date, selecting your location and timeline, and showing up on your wedding day.
Most couples are fully booked and have their elopement planned within a month of the first call. If you’re ready to get married in the mountains without the stress, let’s go. I bring the knowledge, the locations, and the camera. You just show up.
Book Vows and Peaks in 4 steps:
- Book Your Phone Consult
Pick a package, book a time, and let’s talk. I want to hear about your vision: where you’re dreaming of, what matters to you, what kind of day you want to have. I’ll ask good questions and tell you exactly what to expect.
- Contract And Deposit Reserve Your Date
Sign the contract, pay your deposit, and I’ll hold your date. From here, I take over. You’ll get access to the planning app, personalized guides, and a direct line to me whenever something comes up. You stop worrying about logistics. That’s my job now!
- Pick Your Spot
I’ll send you a personalized list of locations based on your vision, with permit details for each. Once you pick your spot, I’ll build a detailed timeline designed around the best lighting and crowds.
- Climb The Mountain – SAY “I DO”
Lace your boots, hit the trail, and say your vows. I’ll handle everything else. The day after, you’ll get teasers to share. Your full gallery arrives within 8-10 weeks.
“We had a general idea of what we wanted our day to be like, but Sean made our dreams into a reality. Whatever you are envisioning for your day, Sean will create a roadmap for you with planning, vendor recommendations, helpful packing lists and more! Not only did we get amazing photos, but we had such an amazing all-inclusive experience thanks to Sean. The day was laid-back, fun, and exactly what we were wanting. Thank you Sean!”
Elopement Package FAQ
Yes. The all-inclusive package is $11,500 and covers photography, videography, hair and makeup, florals, and full vendor coordination. I have personally been working with each of these vendors since 2018.
Your marriage license ($30 at any Colorado county clerk), lodging, flights, rental cars, and park entrance or permit fees. An officiant, private driver, private chef, desserts, extra florals, and heirloom albums are all optional add-ons.
One contract and one bill, both with me. My price includes tax. I pay Holden, Crystal, and the florist directly, so you never chase separate deposits or payment reminders.
No. Colorado lets couples self-solemnize, so plenty of my couples skip the officiant. If you want one, I work with several officiants who will hike with you, at a range of prices, and I’ll match you with the right fit.
No. The crew is the whole point of booking the all-inclusive package. Holden, Crystal’s team, and I have done this together for years, which is why the day runs smoothly. If you already have a videographer or hair artist you love, book Mountain or Alpine and add only what you need. The crew travels anywhere in Colorado, with permits and backup spots planned for your area.
For peak summer and fall elopements, I recommend reaching out 9 to 12 months ahead. Popular trails and permit slots fill up quickly, and with the all-inclusive, three calendars need to line up instead of one. That said, I’ve pulled off incredible elopements with as little as a few weeks’ notice when the dates and locations aligned. Winter elopements usually open up more.
Yes. About half of my elopements include family. To protect the land, I hold family ceremonies at designated ceremony sites, then you and I head off for the adventure part. For a bigger split day or a micro wedding, the 10-hour Alpine package gives you room for a ceremony with guests and private adventure time. Let me know your guest count early so I can plan locations around it. Here’s my guide to eloping with your family.
About 300-350 edited images for 4-hour coverage. The 8-hour Mountain and All-Inclusive packages deliver 350-450. The 10-hour Alpine package delivers 400-500.
Yes. Couples can add extra photography hours, additional vendors like videography (starting at $3,500), or extended coverage for more locations, elopement activities, or celebrations. Packages are flexible based on weather, season, and preferences.
I do, but I guide couples toward weekdays. Trailheads are less crowded, vendors are more available, permits are easier to get, and you have the mountains to yourselves. The experience is measurably better.
More than photo hours. A mountain elopement package should include location scouting, permits, and a timeline built around altitude, light, and afternoon storms. All four Vows and Peaks packages cover that, plus a weather backup spot in every region I shoot. Plan to arrive a few days early to acclimate, pack layers and sturdy boots, and expect an early start, since most of my ceremonies happen at sunrise. For more tips, see my Colorado Elopement Guide.
Every elopement I do has a built-in weather backup plan. I track the forecast hard in the days leading up to your date, and if we need to pivot a location or adjust timing, we decide together. I also ask couples to build in buffer days. I once had a couple fly in the day before and out the day after, a blizzard hit, and with zero wiggle room we couldn’t reschedule. I’ve shot in rain, fog, and early October snow, and some of those days gave us the best photos.
No. Planning is built into every package. You get a questionnaire, a custom location list, permit help, a timeline built around light and crowds, my planning app, and check-in emails at three months and one month out covering your marriage license and packing. I’m your photographer and your planner. Hiring someone else means paying twice for the same job.
You don’t need a venue. The mountain is the venue, and most of the best spots in Colorado are free. For lodging, every package includes a curated list of cabins, A-frames, boutique hotels, Airbnbs, and even luxury yurts near your spot, plus tips on Denver airport transfers, mountain driving, and altitude.
Yes. All four packages work anywhere in Colorado. I regularly shoot near Denver and Boulder, and offer elopement packages in Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge, Aspen, Vail, Crested Butte, Telluride, and Ouray.
Yes, 100%. Vows and Peaks welcomes all humans, exactly as you are. Your ceremony, your words, your call on every tradition. Keep what fits and toss the rest.
I’m Sean, a Colorado elopement photographer who does a lot more than show up with a camera. I plan every elopement, scout the location myself, handle the permits, and connect you with local vendors so you don’t have to think about any of it.
I’ve spent 14 years exploring these mountains, and I’ve turned that into 450+ elopements since 2018. That kind of time in the field is how I find you a spot nobody else would think to send you to. Pick the package that fits your day, and I’ll handle the rest.
I moved to Colorado 14 years ago and spent the first few years exploring every corner of the state I could find. In 2018 I photographed my first elopement, and it clicked right away.
Hundreds of elopements later, I’m still heading out before sunrise to find hidden locations, fixing broken dress zippers mid-elopement, and building days where couples tell me they forgot I was even there. They say the whole thing felt natural and unscripted, like hanging out with an old friend who happened to be capturing everything. I’ve had couples deal with weather that had no business showing up on their wedding day, and their families still couldn’t stop raving about the photos. That’s what I’m after every single time!
This place isn’t just a backdrop to me. It’s 14 years of hiking these trails, learning the light, and building relationships with the vendors who know these mountains as well as I do. That’s what shows up in your photos and in how smooth your day runs.
Ready to lock in your date? Compare my Colorado elopement packages and book now.
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