Blue Sky Elopements

11/10/2024

We have gorgeous redwood sites for elopements in California that are both private and affordable.

23/08/2024

We had such fun working with Ashley and Tyler for their Colorado elopement last fall. And the weather was gorgeous for their October elopement in Breckenridge.

From Ashley:

"The entire day was perfect! The ladies who did hair & makeup were so nice & did such a great job. The transcript that our officiant read during the ceremony couldn't have been better for us. The photos that our photographers took were amazing."

19/08/2024

Wait... what????

As wedding costs continue to increase, some couples are charging guests to attend their special day.

16/08/2024

Garden of the Gods is a popular spot for elopements as well as for the general public to go and walk about marveling at the gorgeous rock formations and mountain views. That can present a challenge for the couple that wants privacy for their Garden of the Gods elopement. Fortunately, we know the lesser known sites here where we can tuck in for a private ceremony.

16/08/2024

Elopements at Garden of the Gods can be held at any time of year. There was only a dusting of snow for Mary Margaret and Giulio's winter elopement, but it was enough to look amazing against the red rocks.

14/08/2024

An elopement planning checklist like no other. We know you'll remember the big things, but the devil is in the details.

https://blueskyelopements.com/blog/elopement-planning-checklist/

13/08/2024

We're featuring our Garden of the Gods elopements this week. I can't believe these two just celebrated their 8 year anniversary! I remember their elopement like it was yesterday because it poured rain right up until their ceremony time. We were just about to divert them to plan B when the sun came out.

https://blueskyelopements.com/elope-garden-of-the-gods/

12/08/2024

Photography for Garden of the Gods elopements can be tricky--especially in summer. The sun can be harsh--even later in the day--and if the photographer is not experienced in shooting here, it can make everything turn a weird shade of orange. Luckily, our photographers know how to compensate for the light. Lisa and Brady eloped with us at Garden of the Gods and their photos are gorgeous!

https://blueskyelopements.com/elope-garden-of-the-gods/

09/08/2024

Beautiful elopement at Sapphire Point Overlook.

Sapphire Point Overlook can be crowded for weddings, but it is very accessible in all four seasons. This makes it a popular Colorado elopement venue for coup...

08/08/2024

Our photographer captured this intimate moment on the cliffs of Santa Cruz from Hayley and Mike's elopement with us.

07/08/2024

From Bride Samantha, married to husband Joe in Colorado on April 4th of this year:

"Thank you so much for everything! I am an event planner and didn’t want to have the stress of planning my own wedding. It definitely was stress free and so easy! I had no doubt everything would be perfect throughout the whole process since everyone was so quick to answer any questions we had. The vendors were amazing and really made the day perfect! Thank you Maureen, Jeremy, and Heather for everything! It was a perfect day and I would definitely recommend Blue Sky Elopements to anyone wanting a stress free, easy, and seamless planning experience!"

06/08/2024

Anyone who knows me knows I have a weird relationship with birds. For some reason, I have been swooped upon by more birds (in several countries, no less!) than anyone I know. Most folks would look at this photo of one of our California elopements and think, "how cool is that???" whereas I just thank my lucky stars I wasn't actually present for this one. With my track record, all of the guests would have been pooped on!

05/08/2024

So many couples think Sapphire Point Overlook is the bomb when it comes to places to elope in Colorado. But I've been doing elopements in Colorado since 2002, and I'm here to tell you, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Yes, it's beautiful, but it's oh-so-crowded and the new rules placed on the site as of this year are highly restrictive and make it almost impossible to get married there without a lot of challenges.

I can guide you in the direction of nearby sites that are equally as gorgeous and don't have the crowds and all of the downsides of getting married at Sapphire Point. This photo was one of our weddings from last winter at a site that we jokingly call "Sapphire Point Light." All of the beauty with none of the hassles.

Read my blog post about the ins and outs of eloping at Sapphire Point so you know what you're getting yourselves into.

https://blueskyelopements.com/blog/elopement-at-sapphire-point-overlook/

04/08/2024

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/04/health/wedding-etiquette-wellness/index.html

Religious or secular? Big or small? Family dances or not? A lot of wedding decisions can cause conflict in families. Experts share how to navigate these issues.

02/08/2024

Waiting... our photographers are expert at capturing the nervousness/excitement of the grooms as their brides walk down to them.

31/07/2024

Most of our couples are looking for an elopement site that gives them absolute privacy from the outside world. That can be difficult as outdoor public sites in the Colorado mountains are open to all. And private sites can be pricey.

We've managed to come up with a handful of private wedding sites in Colorado that allow you to reserve the space for an affordable fee. This is one of our sites in Boulder that offers a pond, waterfall and gorgeous mountain views.

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All-inclusive elopement packages in Colorado and California. We specialize in lesser known, outdoor

30/07/2024

Eloping doesn't mean you can't make a grand entrance. Brides ask me all the time if they can make an entrance escorted by Mom, Dad, the groom or another family member. Of course you can. Some sites lend themselves better to making an entrance than others--like this private redwood site in California--so just ask if this is something you're envisioning for your elopement. I'll point you in the right direction of sites that allow you to make your entrance in fine style.

https://blueskyelopements.com/california-redwood-weddings/

29/07/2024

Who says rain has to spoil your outdoor elopement? Diana and Tanner opted for these see-through umbrellas for their wedding party, which helped our photographer capture their day beautifully.

29/07/2024

Kasey and Ryan had a beautiful Breckenridge elopement with us at this lakeside site in the mountains.

https://blueskyelopements.com/elope-breckenridge/

07/07/2024

Glorious rainy day elopement in Colorado.

03/07/2024

When I first saw the photos from Gina and Alex's California elopement with us, my first thought was, "Wow! It looks like everyone was having a blast!"

Clearly, that first impression was correct. Gina emailed me today and said, "Thank you guys for helping to create a wonderful day and incredible memories for us and our family! I’m already recommending your services to other people!"

So happy they're happy!

21/06/2024

In honor of Gay Pride Month: some of our delightful LGBTQ elopement weddings. We are honored that you placed your trust in us for your special day.

06/06/2024

Samantha and Francisco's elopement on the California coast. These two are naturals in front of the camera and it's easy to see that a good time was had by all!

03/06/2024

To save money, many eloping couples prefer to get married at free sites that don't require a paid permit. While that usually works out just fine, you should go into things knowing all the potential pitfalls of a non-reserved site.

Eloping? Learn how to effortlessly plan your small wedding at a free site for a stress-free and memorable experience.

31/05/2024

Thinking about eloping? Read the 10 most important things to know.

Planning an elopement? Make sure you're prepared with 10 things you should know about eloping. Don't let unexpected obstacles spoil the day.