Inclusive vendor directory
Photographers, planners and officiants for Colorado weddings, from Denver and Boulder to sunrise elopements in the Rockies. Every vendor here is vetted to be genuinely affirming before they’re listed.
No officiant neededYou can solemnize your own marriage here. Some couples even have their dogs “sign.”
$30 license, valid 35 daysFrom any county clerk. No residency or witnesses required.
Sunrise is your friendSummer storms roll in most afternoons, so mountain vows usually start early.
Book park permits earlyRocky Mountain National Park ceremonies need a permit, opening a year ahead.
LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Owned Eulalia Portraits Queer Documentary & Editorial Photography for Weddings, Elopements & Destinations Sara and her team mix editorial with documentary. They welcome every faith and every kind of love, and they’ll travel anywhere in the world for it. That’s the core of how they shoot. The intention is to blend in…
Riley Glenn Photography captures authentic love for LGBTQ+ elopements and weddings in Austin, Texas, Ohio, Hawaii – and the world
I’m McKenzie Bigliazzi (pronounced “Big-lee-ozzy”), and I am a Colorado-based photographer who travels extensively to capture the essence of both intimate and grand moments. I am dedicated to transforming fleeting instances into timeless works of art, without making you feel weird in front of the camera. My photography balances candid, posed, and spontaneous moments, creating images that feel both authentic and artistic.
I photograph weddings and elopements in Colorado and Norway for couples who value the moments and memories even more than the photos—whether your wedding day is spent adventuring alone in the mountains or celebrating with all your favorite people at a venue. As long as you’re excited about how you’re getting married, I’m stoked to capture it!
I’m Sophia, the photographer behind Sophia Lewis Photography. I specialize in story-driven wedding and elopement photography across Colorado and beyond, documenting celebrations that are intentional, emotional, and deeply personal. My approach is rooted in connection and trust. I want you to feel comfortable enough to be fully yourselves so the photos reflect the real moments unfolding around you.
Black Finch Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery studio creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for life’s most treasured moments. Founded by Master Jeweller Raymond de Zwart and Creative Director Davina Adamson, Black Finch is known for its poetic aesthetic, ethical sourcing, and deep reverence for craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in their Collingwood studio using responsibly sourced gold and gemstones, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and longevity.
Bert Jewellery is a bespoke atelier dreamed up by Sydney-based jeweller Sian Jones. They create dreamy custom creations.
Hello my darlings, I’m Carly. Welcome to the land of Wedding Photography Done Different. Here we leave behind any traditions that don’t feel like you, decorate those that do, and reimagine your wedding to be exactly what you want.Â
Hey there! We’re Erin and Erica Margan, the couple behind Margan Photography.
For more than a decade we’ve been documenting queer love stories across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Big joyful weddings, intimate elopements and the beautiful chaos of family life.
Hey, I’m Colleen– your photographer, guide, and hype person. I’m currently located in North Georgia and photograph elopements and weddings throughout Georgia, the southeast, and anywhere in the US! I started photographing weddings over 9 years ago, and as cliche as it is, I love love.
I’m a photographer with a background in literature and a love for stories that sink in deep; the kind that stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
Hey, babes, I’m Jo. I’m a nonbinary lesbian photographer based in Seattle, documenting queer love in all forms.
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Colorado is one of the few states where you can solemnize your own marriage. No officiant, no witnesses, just the two of you and a pen. It’s a big part of why so many queer couples elope here.
The couples in our stories have made the most of it. One pair hiked to Dream Lake at sunrise to sign their license, another signed theirs beside a waterfall near Aspen, and at Twin Lakes, the dogs did the honors.
Apply at any county clerk and recorder’s office. You don’t need to be a resident. The license costs $30, must be used within 35 days, and goes back to the county within 63 days of your ceremony. Small tip from a couple who learned the hard way: sort the paperwork early, because they left their license at home on the day.
Every ceremony in the park needs a Special Use Permit, with a $300 application fee. You’ll choose from designated sites, keep it to 30 people or fewer, and get a two-hour window. Applications open a year ahead and summer and fall fill up fast, so start there if the park is your dream.
Mountain towns like Telluride take real planning to reach. One Telluride couple swears by spreadsheets, and shoes with grip if there’s snow.
No. Witness signatures aren’t required on a Colorado marriage license, though you can add them if you’d like.
No. You don’t need to be a Colorado resident. Your license just needs to be used in Colorado.
Yes. Colorado allows self-solemnization, so the two of you can sign your own license with no officiant at all.
Yes, as long as they’re authorized to solemnize a marriage, which usually means getting ordained first. Or skip the officiant and solemnize it yourselves.
It must be used within 35 days of being issued. After the ceremony, return the signed license to the county within 63 days.
Yes. Every ceremony in the park needs a Special Use Permit, with a $300 application fee. Ceremonies happen at designated sites only, with up to 30 people and a two-hour window.
Legal and permit details last checked October 2026. Always confirm with your county clerk and the National Park Service before your date.
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