Elope in Breckenridge
Outdoor-loving couples elope in Breckenridge for mountains, alpine lakes, sun, waterfalls, the quaint downtown area and of course our fabulous ski slopes. Only 90 minutes from Denver, the options for easy-to-access, yet off-the-beaten-path elopement venues, great dining options, the vast array of things to do and the recreational opportunities are unrivaled.
Places to elope in Breckenridge include alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflower-blanketed meadows, and of course the fabulous views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains!
Blue Sky Elopements has been offering all-inclusive elopement packages in Breckenridge since 2002. We specialize in outdoor elopements at sites that are a bit lesser known, so therefore give you more privacy for your Breckenridge elopement. Tell us your vision and we’ll handle all the details for your Breckenridge elopement. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the day. We don’t want to simply exceed your expectations; our intention is to blow you away with our attentive service, location options and the quality of our photography.
Read on for more specifics of how we can help you to have the perfect-for-you Breckenridge elopement. Or, if you want to dive right in, request a custom quote.
Our Breckenridge Elopement Packages:
Blue Sky Elopements elopement packages in Breckenridge provide the following:
- A mountain elopement in a breathtaking and secluded Breckenridge outdoor location.
- The absolute best professional elopement wedding photography.
- Hands-on coordination and planning oversight from start to finish.
- Bridal hair and makeup services from our Breckenridge-based stylists.
- Gorgeous full sized bouquets and boutonnieres.
- All of your wedding services bundled into one all-inclusive package. You pay us one fee (and sign one contract). We’ll pay all your vendors for you.
- Referrals for any other services that we don’t provide directly. (E.g. transportation, catering/restaurants, cakes, pet care, childcare, etc.)
- We’ll also obtain any needed permits should the site you choose require one.
- Liability insurance (required by some sites before they will issue a permit).
A Breckenridge elopement will offer you unrivaled backdrops of the Rocky Mountains.
Things you won’t have to stress over:
- All the ridiculous details inherent in a big wed-a-palooza.
- Spending months planning an elopement in Breckenridge on your own.
- Inexperienced wedding vendors.
- Being disappointed with your wedding photos.
- The uncertainty of trying to plan a long distance wedding by yourself.
- Being the center of attention in front of 200 people on your wedding day.
Want to learn more about eloping in Breckenridge?
If you’re ready for more info, request a custom quote.
We’re husband and wife team Maureen Thomson & Jeremy Myers and we love elopement weddings. (We had one ourselves!) We and our crew of talented Breckenridge elopement wedding professionals have been putting together elopements in Breckenridge filled with laughter and happy tears since 2002.
Eloping in Breckenridge in winter is a magical experience.
Why couples choose to elope in Breckenridge
Breckenridge is by far the most popular place to elope in Colorado. Its amenities rival those of Vail, Telluride, or Crested Butte, yet it’s a much shorter drive from the Metro Denver area or from Denver International Airport. In addition to its geographic desirability, couples come to Breckenridge to elope for the following reasons:
Secluded mountain sites to elope in Breckenridge are everywhere.
- …if you know where to look. Breckenridge has plentiful options for secluded, out of the way (but still easily accessible) places to elope that offer killer mountain views.
- We are based in Breckenridge and know the trails, mountaintops, valleys, waterfalls and hidden gem, picturesque sites of the area like no one else. (Poking around the mountainsides of Breckenridge is basically what we do in our spare time!) and will point you in the the direction of the best places to elope in Breckenridge.
It’s easy to get a marriage license in Breckenridge.
- The Summit County Clerk and Recorder’s office is conveniently located right in downtown Breckenridge for you to easily obtain your Colorado marriage license. And, like the rest of Colorado, marriage licenses in Breckenridge are valid as soon as you obtain one (i.e. there is no waiting period); they only cost $30 and you don’t need witnesses.
There is so much to do in Breckenridge.
- For winter elopements, the resorts here offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.You might be interested in our Elope on the Slopes elopement package for Breckenridge if you are a diehard ski fan. We also offer half- and full-day snowmobile adventure elopements in Breckenridge in the winter.
- With a year-round population of just under 5,000 people and countless other folks who come to Breckenridge as tourists, the town affords guests many options for dining, lodging and entertainment. If you’re planning to combine your Breckenridge elopement together with your honeymoon, you won’t be at a loss for things to do while you’re here. In fact, your biggest challenge will be fitting it all in!
- Unlike other recreational area and ski resort towns in Colorado, Breckenridge is a true four-season venue for your Colorado elopement. So, its restaurants and hotels are open 12 months of the year. They do not shut down for what’s known as “shoulder season.” Breckenridge is gorgeous at any time of year–offering pristine snow-covered mountain vistas in winter and spring, wildflower-filled meadows in early summer, and glorious yellow-gold aspens in fall.
Here’s an insider tip that you may not have heard about eloping in Breckenridge
If you’re thinking of eloping at Sapphire Point Overlook in Breckenridge, be advised that we do not always recommend that location. You should know that it is crowded more often than not, and odds are you won’t get the secluded feeling you’re after unless you plan your wedding there for off-peak times of the year. A Sapphire Point elopement will not be a stress free affair unless you’re okay with lots of strangers hovering about when you’re exchanging your vows! We are locally based and can give you insider knowledge about spectacular, lesser-known and less-mobbed elopement sites in Breckenridge.
As of May, 2024, the Dillon Ranger District (which governs elopements at Sapphire Point and issues permits) has implemented substantial restrictions for Sapphire Point weddings. Read our article on Sapphire Point here for details. Consequently, most important thing to know is that you will only be allowed two parking spaces at Sapphire Point on your wedding day. Not quite sure how that’s going to work if you have an officiant, a photographer and the two of you! We can recommend a shuttle service if you like.
Also, Summit County has really cracked down on parking on Swan Mountain Road. Since the parking lot at Sapphire Point is most often full, that leaves no options for overflow parking unless you want to be ticketed or towed. Bottom line on getting married at Sapphire Point Overlook is that it’s gorgeous, but extremely crowded. And parking is a nightmare.
If you would like a general idea of our services and pricing, visit our pricing page. Alternatively, if you want pricing for you specific needs, request a custom quote.
Questions we get about our Breckenridge elopement packages
How far in advance do we need to book?
- For the most part, couples book our services between 3 and 18 months prior to their date. We can do it in less time, but that tends to rush the process, and we’d prefer that this be a relaxing experience for you from start to finish.
Do you give us a list of vendors to choose from?
- No, that’s not how we work. Couples book us for their Breckenridge elopement because they don’t want the hassle of vetting and interviewing individual vendors on their own. They trust us to do all that for them and assign their vendors accordingly. We’ve been offering elopement packages in Breckenridge since 2002 and we’ve whittled down our vendor list to the best of the best. Bear in mind, we don’t have a lengthy list of vendors from which to choose. We’re more about quality over quantity. We have two primary photographers that cover the Breckenridge area, one preferred florist and hair/makeup stylist and a handful of professional officiants. Every one of them will exceed your expectations. We promise!
What’s included in your Breckenridge elopement packages?
- Each package is custom tailored for our couples. At minimum, your services will include location consulting, photography, officiating and full coordination. If you want, you can add flowers and bridal hair and makeup. If you want more services (such as transportation, cakes, dining referrals, etc.), we will refer you to our trusted sources for those items.
Can I bring my own photographer?
- No. We can’t guarantee the quality of your photos if you’re not working with one of our experienced Breckenridge elopement photographers.
Can I bring my own officiant, or can we self-solemnize our wedding?
- You can, but there are some downsides to doing that of which you may not be aware. Consequently, we’ll tell you the pros and cons of doing this and then you can decide what you want to do. Self-solemnizing in Colorado generally works best if it’s just the two of you without guests.
Do you offer Breckenridge adventure elopements?
- Yes we do. Our husband and wife photographer/officiant team in Breckenridge can take you out for snowmobile adventures, hike-in sites, snowshoe elopements, rock-climbing excursions, and our elope on the slopes. Tell us what you’re envisioning and we’ll make it happen for you.
We offer adventure elopements in Breckenridge.
