How to apply for a wedding permit in California
Do you need a permit to get married on the beach in California? In most cases, yes you do. Most beaches in California are under state governance and require a permit for weddings of any size. Ditto the situation for California state parks--almost all of which do require a permit…
What to Wear for a Winter Elopement in Colorado
Everything you need to know about what to wear for an outdoor elopement in the Colorado snow Full disclosure if I sound a little whiny with this post. Here's the thing: I've lived in Colorado since 1995 and prior to that, I lived in Vermont. So, I know snow. I…
How to Choose the Best Date for an Elopement
Choosing the Best Date to Elope (for you!) You've found each other; the question has been popped; and the decision to go small for your wedding has been reached. Even your families are supportive of the two of you eloping or having a micro-wedding. Phew! The hard part's over. Not…
Questions we get about Eloping in Colorado in Winter
Eloping in the winter in Colorado is very different than a summer elopement We work with lots of couples that prefer to elope in the snow in Colorado. Blue Sky Elopements' owners Maureen (that's me!) and Jeremy were married on a snowy December evening back in 2007 so there's a…
Plan a California Beach Elopement in Ten Easy Steps
So, you think you want to elope on the beach in California Beach elopements are the embodiment of many couples' fantasy of the perfect, intimate place to tie the knot. California's beaches offer pristine waters, endless sand, towering cliffs and really cool rock formations--which all converge to create a breathtaking…