# Vows and Peaks - Colorado Elopement Photographer

> I am Sean Oblizalo, the photographer and planner behind Vows and Peaks. I photograph adventure elopements across Colorado, with deep local roots. I have been doing elopement photography full time since 2018 and have photographed 450+ elopements with over 135 five star reviews.

I am not just a photographer. I handle the whole day: location scouting, permits, timelines, vendor coordination, and Leave No Trace guiding. I know which 4x4 passes open in Telluride in June, which permits are a headache, and where to stand for the best light at sunrise. I also help couples navigate the Colorado self-solemnization law, which lets you legally marry with no officiant or witnesses.

I photograph elopements all over Colorado, from the San Juan Mountains around Telluride and Ouray to Aspen, Breckenridge, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

If you are planning a Colorado elopement and want someone who knows these mountains cold, start with my packages page or reach out through my contact page.

> Contact
- Phone: 916-844-9967
- Email: beardedpeaks@gmail.com
- Address: 1264 Perry St, Denver, CO 80204
- Hours:
  - Sunday - Open 24 hours
  - Monday -Open 24 hours
  - Tuesday - Open 24 hours
  - Wednesday - Open 24 hours
  - Thursday - Open 24 hours
  - Friday - Open 24 hours
  - Saturday - Open 24 hours


## Pages

- [Ouray Elopement Photographer](https://vowsandpeaks.com/ouray-elopement-photographer/): Ouray Elopement Photographer Colorado’s most dramatic mountain town. Your wildest wedding day. Switzerland of America, and right in my backyard....
- [Awards and Press Publications](https://vowsandpeaks.com/awards-press-publications/): Awards, Press, & Publications Welcome. This is my awards, press, and publications page. It is where I keep track of...
- [San Juan Mountains Elopement Photographer](https://vowsandpeaks.com/san-juan-mountains-elopement-photographer/): San Juan Mountains Elopement Photographer Colorado’s wildest range. Your quietest I do. The most rugged range in Colorado, and my...
- [Colorado Elopement Packages](https://vowsandpeaks.com/colorado-elopement-package/): Colorado Elopement Packages & Pricing Four elopement packages from $4,700, each with planning, vendors and locations handled from the first...
- [Privacy Policy](https://vowsandpeaks.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last updated: April 8, 2026 Who I am I’m Sean Oblizalo, the photographer and planner behind Vows and...
- [Vows and Peaks Reviews & Testimonials](https://vowsandpeaks.com/vows-and-peaks-reviews-and-testimonials/): Vows and Peaks Reviews & Testimonials Couples often ask what it’s actually like to elope with Vows and Peaks. Below...
- [Colorado Elopement Photographer](https://vowsandpeaks.com/): Colorado Elopement Photographer You get a zero-stress adventure elopement day, fully planned and epic photos. I handle the locations, the...
- [Contact Vows and Peaks](https://vowsandpeaks.com/contact-me/): Book your dream elopement day – here we go! This is more than just getting dope photos. By the time...
- [About Sean Oblizalo from Vows and Peaks](https://vowsandpeaks.com/about-me/): About Sean Oblizalo Your local elopement photographer that knows every trailhead and vendor, and makes the day feel like the...


## Posts

- [How Much Does It Cost to Elope in Colorado? (2026 Breakdown)](https://vowsandpeaks.com/colorado-elopement-cost/): Let’s be real. You’re not here for a $34,000 wedding. You’re here because you want the mountains, the two of...
- [Trout Lake Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/trout-lake-elopement/): Fall in Telluride is hard to beat. The aspens turn golden, the San Juan Mountains become even more dramatic, and...
- [Officers Gulch Elopement Guide](https://vowsandpeaks.com/officers-gulch-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Officers Gulch is a small mountain pond off I-70 between Frisco and Copper Mountain. You get peaks, water, and...
- [Brainard Lake Elopement Guide](https://vowsandpeaks.com/brainard-lake-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: You can elope at Brainard Lake with no permit and no officiant, but you can’t drive in without a...
- [How to Elope With Your Dog in Colorado](https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-with-your-dog-in-colorado/): TL;DR Yes, bring your dog. Colorado is one of the best states in the country for it. The stuff that...
- [San Juan Mountains Elopement Guide & Locations](https://vowsandpeaks.com/san-juan-mountains-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: San Juan mountain elopements are remote, rugged and have the best views in the state. Six hours from Denver...
- [Colorado Winter Elopement Guide & Ideas](https://vowsandpeaks.com/winter-elopement-guide/): Winter elopements in Colorado are seriously underrated. I’ve photographed well over a hundred of them across these mountains over the...
- [Breckenridge Elopement Guide & Locations for 2026](https://vowsandpeaks.com/breckenridge-elopement-guide-locations/): If you’re planning a Breckenridge elopement, you’ve landed in the right place. I’ve spent the better part of a decade...
- [Garden of the Gods Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/garden-of-the-gods-elopement/): Most wedding days run on a script somebody else wrote. Not this one. Carly came to Colorado to do it...
- [Why You Shouldn't Elope at Dream Lake](https://vowsandpeaks.com/dream-lake-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Real talk. You can’t legally hold your ceremony at Dream Lake. It isn’t one of Rocky Mountain National Park‘s 13...
- [Sunrise Amphitheater Elopement in Boulder](https://vowsandpeaks.com/sunrise-amphitheater-elopement-in-boulder/): Mary and Janik wanted two versions of the same morning. One just for them. One for the people who raised...
- [Vail Elopement Guide | How to Elope in Vail, Colorado](https://vowsandpeaks.com/vail-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Vail is renowned for elopements, and it’s rightfully earned that title. Located right inside the White River National Forest, Vail...
- [Ouray Elopement Guide | How to Elope in Ouray, Colorado](https://vowsandpeaks.com/ouray-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Ouray is awesome for eloping couples if you want high-alpine 4WD access, no permit headaches, and hot springs waiting...
- [Telluride Elopement Guide & Locations for 2026](https://vowsandpeaks.com/telluride-elopement-guide-and-locations/): TL;DR: Telluride is one of the most dramatic elopement destinations in Colorado, with 4×4 mountain passes, alpine lakes, and Colorado’s...
- [Self-Solemnization in Colorado - A Step-by-Step Guide](https://vowsandpeaks.com/self-solemnizing-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Self-solemnization in Colorado lets you legally marry without an officiant or witnesses. Get your marriage license from any county...
- [Best Places to Elope in Colorado](https://vowsandpeaks.com/best-place-to-elope-colorado/): Best Elopement Locations in Colorado Alright, so you’re here because you’re searching for the best places to elope in Colorado....
- [Sapphire Point Elopement Guide: Permits, Best Times & 2026 Update](https://vowsandpeaks.com/sapphire-point-elopement-and-wedding-guide/): TL;DR: Sapphire Point Overlook is one of Colorado’s most accessible elopement locations — 9,500 feet, Dillon Reservoir views, five-minute walk...
- [How much does it cost to get married in Telluride?](https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-married-in-telluride/): Eloping in Telluride typically costs $5,000–$15,000 depending on your photographer, lodging choices, and whether you hire additional vendors like florists,...
- [Can you get married on a hiking trail?](https://vowsandpeaks.com/can-you-get-married-on-a-hiking-trail/): Yes. Most hiking trails on public lands allow ceremonies as long as you follow the permit requirements for that area....
- [Aspen Elopement Guide: How to Elope in Aspen, Colorado](https://vowsandpeaks.com/aspen-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Aspen is home to the two most iconic peaks in Colorado. This place is a mountain paradise, lined with aspen...
- [Colorado Off-Roading Elopement Guide](https://vowsandpeaks.com/off-roading-elopement-guide/): Buckle up. This is your full guide to planning an off-road wedding or elopement in Colorado, the kind that trades...
- [Yankee Boy Basin Elopement Guide | Everything You Need to Know](https://vowsandpeaks.com/yankee-boy-basin-elopement-guide/): I’ve photographed hundreds of elopements in Telluride, Ouray and the San Juan mountains since 2018. Yankee Boy Basin combines accessible...
- [Lake Isabelle Elopement Guide | How to Elope at Lake Isabelle](https://vowsandpeaks.com/lake-isabelle-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Lake Isabelle sits just outside Boulder and is one of the best hiking elopement locations in Colorado. This out-and-back crosses...
- [Colorado Fall Elopement Guide & Ideas](https://vowsandpeaks.com/fall-elopement-guide-and-ideas/): TL;DR: A Colorado fall elopement means golden aspens, manageable temps, fewer crowds after Labor Day, and photos that don’t need...
- [How to Plan a Colorado Elopement: Step-by-Step Guide](https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-in-colorado-guide/): TL;DR: Eloping in Colorado is simple. Grab a $30 marriage license with no waiting period, marry yourselves with no officiant or...
- [What is an elopement? Modern Definition, Insights, & Trends Explained](https://vowsandpeaks.com/what-is-an-elopement/): What is an elopement? It’s a word that carries mystery, intimacy, and a little rebellion. But the meaning has evolved...
- [How Much Does it Cost to Get Married at Maroon Bells](https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-married-at-maroon-bells/): How Much Does it Cost to Get Married at Maroon Bells? Getting married at Maroon Bells costs around $200 to...
- [Yosemite Elopement Timeline Examples](https://vowsandpeaks.com/yosemite-elopement-timeline/): What Does a Yosemite Elopement Timeline Actually Look Like? You’ve already decided on Yosemite. You’ve picked your location, secured your...
- [Yosemite Elopement Guide: Top Elopement Spots & Permits](https://vowsandpeaks.com/yosemite-national-park-elopement-guide/): TL;DR: Eloping in Yosemite requires a $150 wedding permit from the National Park Service, which covers one of 13+ designated...
- [Hiking Elopement Guide: How to Plan Yours from Start to Summit](https://vowsandpeaks.com/hiking-elopement-guide-and-ideas/): TL;DR: A hiking elopement combines backcountry adventure with your wedding ceremony, typically covering 3 to 5 miles round trip to an...
- [Ice Lakes Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/ice-lakes-elopement/): Ben and Taylor’s elopement day started at one of the best places to elope in Colorado, right before sunrise, hiking...
- [Mat & Jo’s Maroon Bells Sunrise Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/maroon-lake-elopement/): Some mornings hit different—and Mat and Jo’s sunrise elopement at Maroon Bells near Aspen in Colorado was one of them!...
- [How to Plan an Elopement With Family](https://vowsandpeaks.com/eloping-with-your-family/): CAN YOU ELOPE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Yes. A family elopement includes immediate family or close friends while keeping the...
- [Just Send It: A 14er Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/14er-elopement/): Some Colorado elopement days feel earned. India and Jason’s was one of them. Their story began the old-school way—by train...
- [Top Reasons to Elope in 2026](https://vowsandpeaks.com/top-reason-to-elope/): WHY DO MOST COUPLES CHOOSE TO ELOPE? I get it—traditional wedding planning can feel like a full-time job. Between hunting...
- [Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement Guide for 2026](https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/): Eloping in Rocky Mountain National Park offers alpine vistas, waterfalls, rock ledges, meadows, and crystal-clear lakes across 9 designated ceremony...
- [Hot Air Balloon Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/hot-air-balloon-elopement/): Abbi and Trinity kicked off their elopement before sunrise with a first look in front of a hot air balloon...
- [Snowboarding Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/snowboarding-elopement/): It was a bluebird morning in Breckenridge, and Paige and Zach were cozied up in a cabin off Blue River,...
- [Family Elopement at the Wyman Hotel](https://vowsandpeaks.com/silverton-family-elopement/): Andrew and Victoria’s Colorado elopement was pure adventure. They booked an All Inclusive elopement package that had an all star...
- [Elopement Activity Ideas - Best Elopement Ideas From My Couples](https://vowsandpeaks.com/elopement-activity-ideas-guide/): WHY UNIQUE ELOPEMENT ACTIVITIES MATTER After five years and 450+ elopements, I think I have a pretty good idea of...
- [Lauren & Joseph Blue Lakes + Family Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/blue-lakes-elopement/): Lauren and Joseph’s chose a hiking elopement at sunrise, marking the beginning of their extraordinary day. At the summit, they...
- [Snowy June Elopement in Nederland](https://vowsandpeaks.com/snowy-nederland-elopement/): June is one of my favorite months in the Nederland of Colorado and makes for an awesome time to elope!...
- [How to Plan an AirBnB Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/airbnb-elopement-guide/): YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ELOPING AT AN AIRBNB Over the past 5 years, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing Colorado...
- [Kelsey & Eric Fall Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/sunrise-fall-elopement/): For their special day, Eric’s and Kelce’s fall Colorado elopement started at 3:15 AM for a pre-sunrise hike. Once settled...
- [Baby Bumps & Elopement Fun: A Guide to Eloping While Pregnant](https://vowsandpeaks.com/pregnant-elopement-guide/): TOP TIPS FOR YOUR PREGNANCY ELOPEMENT So, you’ve got a little plus one on the way, but the call of...
- [Katey & Brandon Bridal Veil Falls Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/bridal-veil-falls-elopement/): In Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls reigns supreme, a natural wonder drawing adventurers and romantics alike around the San Juan Mountains....
- [Georgetown, CO Covid Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/georgetown-colorado-elopement/): I know this summer was filled with Covid wedding stories but there isn’t one quite like Macy and Robbie’s. These...
- [Grand Lake Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/grand-lake-elopement/): When Zach and Mayra reached out about their elopement, they told me they wanted to include their families and friends....
- [Via Ferrata - Elopement](https://vowsandpeaks.com/via-ferrata-telluride-elopement/): One of my core beliefs is every couple is different, so no elopement should be the same. And what I...
- [Backpacking Wedding](https://vowsandpeaks.com/backpacking-elopement/): Jerrod and Heather had their big wedding cancelled back in Ohio because of Covid. But they weren’t going to let...
- [Unique Elopement Ceremony Ideas - What to Do in Your Elopement Ceremony](https://vowsandpeaks.com/elopement-ceremony-ideas/): WHAT DO YOU DO AT AN ELOPEMENT CEREMONY? You’ve found your partner... You’ve fallen in love and decided to elope... You’ve...
- [Your Elopement Packing List](https://vowsandpeaks.com/what-to-pack-for-your-elopement/): WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK FOR YOUR ELOPEMENT? Are you eagerly preparing for your big day, filled with excitement for the...

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## Pages

- Published: 2026-08-08
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/ouray-elopement-photographer/

- Published: 2026-08-03
- Modified: 2026-08-03
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/awards-press-publications/

- Published: 2026-07-28
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/san-juan-mountains-elopement-photographer/

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-08-03
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/colorado-elopement-package/

- Published: 2026-04-08
- Modified: 2026-04-24
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/privacy-policy/

- Published: 2026-03-28
- Modified: 2026-07-29
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/vows-and-peaks-reviews-and-testimonials/

- Published: 2019-04-23
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/

- Published: 2019-01-13
- Modified: 2026-07-30
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/contact-me/

- Published: 2018-12-14
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/about-me/



## Posts

- Published: 2026-08-08
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/colorado-elopement-cost/

- Published: 2026-08-07
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/trout-lake-elopement/

- Published: 2026-08-07
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/officers-gulch-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-08-06
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/brainard-lake-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-08-03
- Modified: 2026-08-06
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-with-your-dog-in-colorado/

- Published: 2026-08-02
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/san-juan-mountains-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-08-01
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/winter-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-07-30
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/breckenridge-elopement-guide-locations/

- Published: 2026-07-29
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/garden-of-the-gods-elopement/

- Published: 2026-07-28
- Modified: 2026-08-03
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/dream-lake-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-07-25
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/sunrise-amphitheater-elopement-in-boulder/

- Published: 2026-07-12
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/vail-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-07-06
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/ouray-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-06-12
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/telluride-elopement-guide-and-locations/

- Published: 2026-06-03
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/self-solemnizing-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-05-21
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/best-place-to-elope-colorado/

- Published: 2026-05-17
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/sapphire-point-elopement-and-wedding-guide/

- Published: 2026-04-22
- Modified: 2026-06-12
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-married-in-telluride/

- Published: 2026-04-22
- Modified: 2026-06-12
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/can-you-get-married-on-a-hiking-trail/

- Published: 2026-04-13
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/aspen-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-04-06
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/off-roading-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-04-05
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/yankee-boy-basin-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-04-01
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/lake-isabelle-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-03-23
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/fall-elopement-guide-and-ideas/

- Published: 2026-03-23
- Modified: 2026-08-08
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-in-colorado-guide/

- Published: 2026-03-09
- Modified: 2026-08-07
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/what-is-an-elopement/

- Published: 2026-03-02
- Modified: 2026-03-13
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-married-at-maroon-bells/

- Published: 2026-02-28
- Modified: 2026-07-26
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/yosemite-elopement-timeline/

- Published: 2026-02-26
- Modified: 2026-08-03
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/yosemite-national-park-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2026-02-25
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/hiking-elopement-guide-and-ideas/

- Published: 2026-02-04
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/ice-lakes-elopement/

- Published: 2026-01-29
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/maroon-lake-elopement/

- Published: 2026-01-24
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/eloping-with-your-family/

- Published: 2026-01-22
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/14er-elopement/

- Published: 2026-01-14
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/top-reason-to-elope/

- Published: 2026-01-09
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/how-to-elope-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/hot-air-balloon-elopement/

- Published: 2025-04-06
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/snowboarding-elopement/

- Published: 2025-01-23
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/silverton-family-elopement/

- Published: 2024-04-08
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/elopement-activity-ideas-guide/

- Published: 2024-04-05
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/blue-lakes-elopement/

- Published: 2024-03-22
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/snowy-nederland-elopement/

- Published: 2024-03-04
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/airbnb-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2023-12-05
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/sunrise-fall-elopement/

- Published: 2023-11-14
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/pregnant-elopement-guide/

- Published: 2023-07-01
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/bridal-veil-falls-elopement/

- Published: 2020-12-29
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/georgetown-colorado-elopement/

- Published: 2020-11-13
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/grand-lake-elopement/

- Published: 2020-09-10
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/via-ferrata-telluride-elopement/

- Published: 2020-08-26
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/backpacking-elopement/

- Published: 2019-08-21
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/elopement-ceremony-ideas/

- Published: 2019-06-11
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://vowsandpeaks.com/what-to-pack-for-your-elopement/