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LGBTQ+ Affirming Wedding Vendors in Colorado

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.

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Two lovers signing their marriage license beside a waterfall near Aspen, Colorado
Near Aspen, from Hiking Boots and Sunrise Vows. Photo by Ayla Rae Elopements.

Colorado at a glance

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.

Vetted vendors serving Colorado

Type of vendor
    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Muffcake Manor
    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world,…
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  • A green wedding stationery set with white tropical floral cut-outs and event details in a light font.
    • Australia
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    • Melbourne, Victoria

    Stitch Press
    A team of designers with a wealth of experience in creating beautifully crafted, affordable, letterpress wedding & engagement stationery
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  • Close-up of two rings with large central gemstones, one blue and one brown, surrounded by smaller diamonds set in gold bands.
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    • USA

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry
    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek…
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  • An LGBTQ couple walking through a desert landscape with Joshua trees, one in a sparkling blue dress and the other wearing a black jacket and white hat.
    • Palm Springs, California
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    • USA

    Jenn & Pawel Photography
    A husband and wife creative team who capture incredible real moments, of real people on their wedding or elopement day in Palm Springs
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    • Rhode Island, New England
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    • USA

    Rhode Tripper Photography
    Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo…
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    • Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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    • USA

    Leah Moyers Photography
    I can’t wait to meet you. From getting to know you, documenting important moments to the delivery of your images, I’m all in.
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    • Saratoga Springs, New York
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    • USA

    Hawthorn Photography
    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My…
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Sam Starns Adventure Elopements
    PNW based adventure elopement photographer traveling all over the US & beyond to capture a wedding that’s totally ‘you’ – in every way
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    • Tacoma, Washington
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    • USA

    Thistle + Veil Photography
    I’m Kaylee, a PNW wedding + elopement photographer who values connection, providing a safe and affirming space and a judgement free experience, and delivering photos that feel emotional, artful, and cool as hell. I genuinely love to travel, and am…
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    • Dallas, Texas
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    • Little Rock, Arkansas
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    • USA

    Hey Love Studio
    We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones. 
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    • Austin, Texas
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    • Birmingham, Alabama
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    • USA
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    • Washington DC, District of Columbia

    The Stylist Abroad
    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique…
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    • Portland, Oregon
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    • USA

    Folksy Elopements
    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.
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  • Muffcake Manor

    Muffcake Manor is a boutique wedding stationery studio led by illustrator and designer Adrienne Browning, where every piece is crafted with intention, heart, and a touch of old-world romance. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest but serving couples around the world, the studio specializes in bespoke wedding invitations that feel less like paper goods and more like heirloom keepsakes. The kind of pieces families tuck into albums, frame on walls, and revisit long after the celebration ends.

  • Emily Chelsea Jewelry

    Emily Chelsea Jewelry, are an online retail store that specializes in creating unique and custom engagement and wedding rings. We want your jewelry to uniquely reflect who you are, what you stand for and what you find beautiful. We seek to always source as responsibly and ethically as possible—whether that means using recycled or Fair-mind gold, recycled and post-consumer diamonds, or Montana sourced or lab-grown gems.

  • Rhode Tripper Photography

    Hey there! We’re Meaghan and Evan—best friends, partners in life, dog parents, and the creative duo behind RTP. We believe your wedding photography experience should be fun, stress-free, and 100% affirming of your identities. No stiff poses, no endless photo sessions keeping you from the party—just a whole lot of joy, candid moments, and beautiful storytelling through a mix of digital, film, and Polaroid photography.

  • Hawthorn Photography

    I am a documentary wedding photographer drawn to shadow and light, mythology and nature, and the quiet revelations of belonging. I shoot hybrid on film and digital and revel in the true and deep connections of all my couples. My soul belongs to the mountains.

  • Hey Love Studio

    We’re Adeline and Valerie, a queer-owned, wife-and-wife photo + video team, and we have been looking forward to your wedding since before you hired us. We show up for the quiet moments and the loud ones. 

  • The Stylist Abroad

    We’re a beauty brand that believes in bringing to life your dream look even in lieu of tradition so let’s kick the rule book out the window and create some magic! Imagine a bespoke bridal beauty look for your unique needs and wants to authentically celebrate YOU. It’s not a dream!

  • Folksy Elopements

    I’m Milo– a queer & trans nature-enthusiast with 10+ years experience photographing couples in love. I make elopements that feel like you actually got to live your day—slow, present, and full of the good stuff in between.

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Getting married in Colorado

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.

The legal bit

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.

Ceremonies in Rocky Mountain National Park

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.

Getting there

Mountain towns like Telluride take real planning to reach. One Telluride couple swears by spreadsheets, and shoes with grip if there’s snow.

Questions couples ask

Do we need witnesses to get married in Colorado?

No. Witness signatures aren’t required on a Colorado marriage license, though you can add them if you’d like.

Do we need to live in Colorado to get married there?

No. You don’t need to be a Colorado resident. Your license just needs to be used in Colorado.

Can we marry ourselves in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado allows self-solemnization, so the two of you can sign your own license with no officiant at all.

Can a friend officiate our Colorado wedding?

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.

How long is a Colorado marriage license valid?

It must be used within 35 days of being issued. After the ceremony, return the signed license to the county within 63 days.

Do we need a permit to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park?

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.

Real Colorado love stories

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