The Best Elopement Locations in the World!
The world is at your fingertips. WHere will you choose to elope?
Read all about the places I've shot!
Oregon
Oregon is the most beautiful place to elope. From their deserts to their beaches to their waterfalls to their mountains, you can’t beat some of the scenery that you can find here!
THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
These amazing landscapes are gorgeous and offer both short AND long hikes so it is easy to find an amazing view at whatever length hike you’re willing to do. There are so many waterfalls and beautiful forests to explore!
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Location - Most of these places are about 1-1.5 hours away from the Portland airport
Timing - The best time to elope in the Columbia River Gorge is March through November! The other months are totally fine to elope in as well, but it will definitely be pretty chilly and I’ve even had some snowy waterfall elopements!
Weather- November - march is likely to be cold/sometimes snow
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there!
July-September - Mostly clear!
Permits - You don’t usually need a pass for any of the places in the Columbia River gorge, but I can give you the specific information for your location when you inquire!
Whatever the weather, I love to shoot in it all! If it rains, you get a moody romantic elopement, if its sunny, we get an amazing sunset! I am fully skilled to work with all weather situations and I am prepared in case the weather changes!
THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
Next up the Mountains! From Mount hood to Saddle Mountain, there are so many amazing places that you can go to find some snow or some views!
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Location - Most of these places are about 2-3 hours away from the Portland airport
Timing - The best time to elope in the mountains depends on whether you want snow or not, if you want snow, november through may are the months for you, if you don’t, stick to the summer months of July-September!
Weather- November - march is likely to be cold/ snow
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there!
Still snow in the mountains!
July-September - Clear and the snow has melted!
Permits - An interagency pass or a northwest forest pass is often required depending on the
location
Oregon Coast Mountain Range
Next up is Bend! From The Painted Hills to Smith Rock State Park, there are so many amazing places that you can go to find some gorgeous landscapes!
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Location - These places can be pretty far from the Portland airport so I would probably suggest maybe flying into Bend Oregon to be closer if you don’t want to drive.
Timing - The best time to elope in the desert is ALL YEAR LONG!
Weather- November - March is likely to be colder and there might be snow
April- June is likely to be fair weather but will be colder than the summer months.
July-October is the best weather of the year, usually clear and fair!
Permits - An interagency pass or a northwest forest pass is often required depending on the
location
There are so many breathtaking locations in the Oregon desert, and its definitely a place to stay for a few days or weeks to be able to explore!
Bend Oregon
Oregon’s coast is super unique from other states on the west coast and Cannon Beach and Hug Point are some of the most gorgeous places to watch a sunset.
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Location - Most of these places are about 2-2.5 hours away from the Portland airport
Timing - The best time to elope on the coast is ALL YEAR LONG.
Weather- November - march is likely to be colder/windier but I’ve had January days be completely clear and 70 degrees so….
April-June is likely to be warmer but still not as warm as the summer
July-September - Clear and warm (I mean, for the west coast lol)
Permits - You can usually purchase a daily parking pass at each beach for $5
The Oregon Coast
Oregon waterfalls
These amazing waterfalls are gorgeous and offer both short AND long hikes so it is easy to find an amazing waterfall at whatever length hike you’re willing to do. There are so many waterfalls and beautiful forests to explore!
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Location - Some waterfalls are within 1.5 hours from the Portland airport and some are up to 5 hours away so it can vary!
Timing - The best time to elope at a waterfall in Oregon is March through November! The other months are totally fine to elope in as well, but it will definitely be pretty chilly and I’ve even had some snowy waterfall elopements!
Weather- November - march is likely to be cold/sometimes snow
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there!
July-September - Mostly clear!
Permits - Usually a northwest forest pass is required!
Whatever the weather, I love to shoot in it all! If it rains, you get a moody romantic elopement, if its sunny, we get an amazing sunset! I am fully skilled to work with all weather situations and I am prepared in case the weather changes!
Washington
First up, THE NORTH CASCADES. These amazing landscapes are gorgeous and offer both short AND long hikes so it is easy to find an amazing view at whatever length hike you’re willing to do. This mountain range is probably the most underrated place in Washington and its a bit easier to find some privacy here than anywhere else in the state.
First up, THE NORTH CASCADES. These amazing landscapes are gorgeous and offer both short AND long hikes so it is easy to find an amazing view at whatever length hike you’re willing to do. This mountain range is probably the most underrated place in Washington and its a bit easier to find some privacy here than anywhere else in the state.
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Location - The North Cascades are usually 3+ hours from the Seattle airport!
Timing - The best time to elope in the North Cascades is June through October! The other months are totally fine to elope in as well, but it will definitely be pretty chilly and maybe even a winter wonderland depending on the day!
Weather- November - march is likely to be cold/definitely snow depending on where you go
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there! The lower hikes are snow-free by then!
July-September - Mostly clear! Some of the higher hikes won't melt out until late August, but the weather is much nicer!
Permits - You usually need an America is Beautiful Pass or a Northwest forest pass to hike here!
The North Cascades
First up, THE NORTH CASCADES. These amazing landscapes are gorgeous and offer both short AND long hikes so it is easy to find an amazing view at whatever length hike you’re willing to do. This mountain range is probably the most underrated place in Washington and its a bit easier to find some privacy here than anywhere else in the state.
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Location - The North Cascades are usually 3+ hours from the Seattle airport!
Timing - The best time to elope in the North Cascades is June through October! The other months are totally fine to elope in as well, but it will definitely be pretty chilly and maybe even a winter wonderland depending on the day!
Weather- November - march is likely to be cold/definitely snow depending on where you go
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there! The lower hikes are snow-free by then!
July-September - Mostly clear! Some of the higher hikes won't melt out until late August, but the weather is much nicer!
Permits - You usually need an America is Beautiful Pass or a Northwest forest pass to hike here!
The North Cascades
Second up, MOUNT RAINIER. Honestly the most iconic place in Washington. So iconic, we even put this mountain on all of our license plates!! This place is covered in snow most of the year, but July to September is when all of it melts and we are rewarded with a PLETHORA of trails that cover the mountain. August is the time of year when the mountain is covered with wild flowers and if you’re dreaming of a field of purple flowers, we can make that happen for you!
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Location - Mount Rainier is located about 2 hours from the Seatac airport, and I would totally suggest renting an a-frame cabin to stay at while you explore the mountain! There’s so many cute ones that you can get, and its way more convenient than commuting to and from Seattle!
Timing - The best time to elope on Mount Rainier in going to be July-September. The mountain is closed when it is snowing, so winter elopements are harder to plan for, but we can always change your location to Longmeyer bridge or the forest which is equally as beautiful!
Weather
November - march is likely to be snowing
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and
there!
July-September - Often clear! Just be aware that it gets very cold in the mountains
once the sun goes down so always be prepared for the mountain chill!
Permits
You’re going to need either an America is Beautiful pass or a park specific parking pass to enter this park!
Mt Rainier
Olympic National park. This place has ALL OF THE OPTIONS! It is literally HUGE. You want mountain views? ya got ‘em! You want a moss covered forest? You got it! The coast? Its here! Hot springs?! HERE TOO!
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Location
The Olympic National Park is located about around 3- hours from the Seatac airport, and I would suggest staying somewhere on the olympic peninsula for at least several days to be able to experience many parts of the park.
Timing
The best time to elope in the olympic national park is ALL YEAR LONG! In the Olympic mountains, there will be snow November through April, but the coast, the woods and the waterfalls are accessible all year long!
Weather
November - March is likely to be snowing in the mountains or raining in the forest.
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there! The snow melts in April in the mountains, but not all the trails
are open until June some years
July-September - All clear!
Permits
You’re going to need either an America is Beautiful pass or a Discover pass or a park specific parking pass to enter this park depending on the specific location!
The Olympic National Park
Next is the Washington Coast. The coast is so gorgeous and such a distinctive coastline! Instead of sandy beaches, we usually have these huge rock formations and gorgeous tidepools. There are hikes of all length here, and backpacking and camping is allowed at many locations!
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Location - The Washington coast is about 3+ hours from the Seattle airport!
Timing - The best time to elope on the Washington Coast is March through October! But it is snow-free all year long so if you don't mind a blustery day, go for it!
Weather- November - March is likely to be cold/definitely rain depending on where you go
April-June is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and
there!
July-September - Mostly clear weather!
Permits - You usually need an America is Beautiful Pass to hike here!
The Washington Coast
San Juan Islands! These islands are AMAZING and BREATHTAKING and THERE ARE ACTUAL WHALES EVERYWHERE. There’s a bunch of islands in the San Juans, but my favorites are Orcas island, Guemes island and San Juan Island. These islands offer a variety of beaches, cliffs, forests and WATER EVERYWHERE. Its incredible.
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Location -The San Juan Islands are located north of Anacortes, about 2 hours from Seattle. The ferry ride to the various islands varies in length, so it can take 1-3 hours on the ferry depending on which island you wanted to go to. The ferry ride is amazing though. Its my favorite thing to do it at sunset when everything is bathed in a beautiful golden light and you can see orcas and grey whales and harbor seals. I’d definitely recommend staying on the island that you’re eloping on, and there are a variety of airbnbs, hotels, and camping options on the islands.
Timing - The best time to elope in the San Juans is ALL YEAR LONG. The islands are surrounded by water so they’re pretty stable all year long weather-wise.
Weather-
November - March is likely to be a bit chilly and windy (hello islands!)
April-may is likely to be overcast or rainy but there’s always clear days here and there! The snow melts in June in the mountains!
June-November - All clear!
Permits -depending on where you’re eloping, you might need a discover pass to enter the park!
The San Juan Islands
And now we have Leavenworth. Leavenworth is this cute bevarian town nestled in the mountains, surrounded by some of the most beautiful hikes in Washington! From alpine lakes to stunning peaks to thick forests, they truly have it all!
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Location - Leavenworth is about 2.5 hours from the Seattle Airport!
Timing - The best time to elope in Leavenworth is ALL YEAR LONG!
Weather- November - March is likely to be cold and snowy! A true winter wonderland!
April-June is likely to be overcast but there’s more sunshine on this side of the
mountains than Seattle so you're more likely to get a sunny day over here!
July-September - Mostly clear weather! The snow is gone from the mountains during
these months!
Permits - You usually need an America is Beautiful Pass, a Discover Pass or a Northwest Forest Pass to hike here!
Leavenworth
Idaho
Lake Pend Oreille in the northern Idaho Panhandle is the largest lake in the state of Idaho and the 38th-largest lake by area in the United States. This lake is so gorgeous and such a perfect place for your elopement.
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Location - Sandpoint is about 3 hours from the Spokane international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Sandpoint is April through October.
Weather:
October- March - Snow can happen! Weather is on the chillier side.
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September - All clear! October is just my favorite month of all because of the glorious fall colors!
Permits:
You need a state park pass to hike here!
Sandpoint
The Sawtooths are located in Stanley Idaho. Stanley is usually a summer tourist destination, but in the winter there is also skiing, snow-snowing and snow-mobiling.
Due to the elevation, most trails have snow on them until mid-May with trails over 8,000 feet seeing snow into July. Labor Day weekend is the last big weekend of visitors and September marks the end of ‘busy’ season.
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Location - Stanley is about 3 hours from the Boise international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope in the Sawtooths is June through September.
Weather:
October- March - Snow! Is you want a winter wonderland, this is your time!
April-May the weather is warmer, but still snow!
June-September - The snow is usually all melted in July, and these are the best months to enjoy the Sawtooths!
Permits:
You need a National Forest park pass to hike here!
The Sawtooths
Tubbs Hill is one of the most beautiful locations around lake Coeur d’ Alene. There is a trail that goes around the entire hill and there is a beautiful forest that you hike through to get to the lake. There are tons of rocks and side trails that you can go to to leave the trail and find a private place to have your ceremony alone.
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Location - Coeur d’Alene is about 45 minutes from the Spokane international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Coeur d’Alene is May through September.
Weather:
October- March This location doesn't get much snow, but it is definitely colder this time of year!
April-May the weather is warmer!
June-September -These are the warmest months so if you fancy a dip in the lake after your elopement, these are the months to do that in!
Permits:
You don't need a pass to hike here!
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho really offers so many various backdrops and locations! You really have your choice from snony mountains to tranquil lakes to pretty much everything in between. Idaho has a little bit of everything and there is no shortage of beautiful locations for your adventure elopement!
California
Yosemite is one of my favorite places on the earth and has so many beautiful hikes and landscapes! From waterfalls to cliffs to fields to lakes, Yosemite truly has the most magical locations in all of California! There's so many iconic views like El Cap, Half Dome, Tunnel View, Glacier Point, Taft Point, Vernal Falls and Tenaya Lake
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Location:
Yosemite National Park is a scenic mountain region in central California. It is situated about 140 miles east of the city of San Francisco and some 100 miles southeast of Sacramento. I usually recommend flying into Fresno for the shortest drive to Yosemite.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Yosemite is May and October because of the weather, the crowds and the accessibility of all of the trails
Weather:
November- March - Snow is likely and can happen as early as October! Many trails and Roads close in November and don't reopen until May.
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the roads to the upper rim usually open in May! I usually suggest that people elope in May before Memorial Day to avoid the summer tourists!
June-October - All clear! October is another favorite month of mine in Yosemite and the crowds are usually much thinner.
Permits:
You need an America Is Beautiful Pass to enter the park!
California is home to so many iconic locations. The variety of backdrops is VAST and whatever you want, I GUARANTEE you can find it in California! From alpine lakes to the beach to the desert to the mountains, there's pretty much every adventure to be had in this state!
Yosemite National Park
Big Sur is a beautiful stretch of California coast between Carmel and San Simeon. You get there on a narrow, 2-lane state route and PACK YOUR CARSICKNESS MEDS because this road is freaking WINDY. The views are just *chef's kiss. This place gets pretty packed in the summer months and you can get stuck in traffic backups for HOURS ON END, so plan your elopement here during the non-peak months!
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Location:
The San Jose Airport is the closest one to fly into and its about 2.5 hours from Big Sur.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Big Sur is October-May.
Weather:
November-March has slightly less-warm weather, but the lack of crowds is WORTH IT, I promise!
April-October Has the best weather, but also the most crowds!
Permits:
You need a State Parks Pass to enter the park!
Big Sur
Sequoia National Park is an American national park in the southern Sierra Nevada. I think this park is sooooo overlooked and is such a hidden gem from its towering trees, stunning views and gorgeous canyons. In my experience, this is the least-crowded national park in California and its pretty easy to avoid the hotspots in the park and escape the tourists and find a private place for your ceremony.
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Location:
The Fresno airport is the closest one to fly into and its about 2.5 hours from Sequoia National Park.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Seqoia is May-October. Some trails and roads are closed November-April.
Weather:
November-March can have snow showers, and even in April and May there can be snow in the higher elevations. June-October is usually fair weather and snow can start as early as late October.
May-October has the fairest and hottest weather. In the summer the temperatures can be 100+.
Permits:
You need an America is Beautiful Pass to enter the park!
Seqoia National Park
Redwood National Park is home to the tallest trees on the planet with towering redwoods standing over 375 feet high. This beautiful old-growth forest has sooooooo much variety with canyons, ocean beaches, ferny forests and so much more!
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Location:
The Portland airport is the closest one to fly into and its about 5-6 hours from Redwoods National Park.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Redwoods is ALL YEAR LONG. The park doesn’t experience much seasonal variation — the temperature tends to stay between the 40s and 60s year-round. The most tourists visit June-August so avoid these months if you want the most private experience. Its not very difficult to find a private location in the park though because it is HUGE so if you're not wanting to have your ceremony at a popular place, you can definitely avoid the crowds!
Weather:
The rainiest months are November to April and the temperatures stay around 50 degrees all year long.
Permits:
You need an America is Beautiful Pass to enter the park!
Redwoods National Park
Muir Woods National Monument is home to a mini redwood forest near San Fransisco.
This beautiful old-growth forest has sooooooo much variety because you can also go down to Muir Beach and enjoy the view of San Fransisco.
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Location:
The San Fransisco airport is the closest one to fly into and its about 1 hour from Muir Woods National Monument.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Muir Woods is ALL YEAR LONG. The park doesn’t experience much seasonal variation.
Weather:
The rainiest months are November to April and the temperatures stay around 50 degrees all year long.
Permits:
You need an America is Beautiful Pass to enter the park!
Muir Woods
Death Valley is a desert valley in Eastern California, in the northern Mojave Desert, bordering the Great Basin Desert. It is one of the hottest places on Earth so I'd definitely go with a sunrise or sunset elopement!
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Location:
The Las Vegas airport is the closest one to fly into and its about 2 hours from Death Valley.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Death Valley is mid October to mid May. The park can get VERY hot in the summer months so its best to avoid it during them.
Weather:
The temperature can range from 60-80 November through March, and higher temperatures can be expected in the spring with the summer temps being above 100 degrees!
Permits:
You need an America is Beautiful Pass to enter the park!
Death Valley
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is such an under-appreciated state, ESPECIALLY in the fall. This state has so many beautiful locations and hikes and in the fall, it COMES ALIVE with color. There's so much to enjoy in New Hampshire and its such an amazing place for an adventure elopement!
This is such a stunning location on Bald Mountain. While it is a stunning view at all times of year, in the autumn, it truly is spectacular.
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Location - The WHite Mountains are about 2 hours from the Boston Airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Franconia is June through October because of the weather, the fall colors and the accessibility of all of the trails
Weather:
November- March - Snow is likely and can happen as early as October! Many trails and Roads close in November and don't reopen until May.
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the roads to the upper rim usually open in May!
June-October - All clear! October is just my favorite month of all because of the glorious fall colors!
Permits:
You don't need any park pass to hike here!
White Mountains
Franconia Notch State Park is so gorgeous and features hiking trails, a waterfall and a lake. This State Park is located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest and you can fish, swim and even ski here!
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Location - Franconia Notch is about 2 hours from the Boston Aiport.
Timing:
The best time to elope in Franconia is June through October because of the weather, the fall colors and the accessibility of all of the trails
Weather:
November- March - Snow is likely and can happen as early as October! Many trails and Roads close in November and don't reopen until May.
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the roads to the upper rim usually open in May!
June-October - All clear! October is just my favorite month of all because of the glorious fall colors!
Permits:
You need a state park pass to hike here!
Franconia Notch State
Park
Mt Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire that stands at 6,288 feet! It is only a 4 mile hike to the summit, but you can also DRIVE straight to the top of this mountain which literally feels like cheating but is such a hack if you didn't want to spend your entire day ascending this steep peak!
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Location - Franconia Notch is about 4 hours from the Boston Aiport.
Timing:
The best time to elope on Mt Washington is June through October because of the weather, the fall colors and the accessibility of all of the trails
Weather:
November- March - Snow is likely and can happen as early as October! The wind is also extreme on this mountain and can reach speeds of 100 mph!
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the roads to the summit usually open in May!
June-October - All clear! October is just my favorite month of all because of the glorious fall colors! The road to the summit usually closes in late October.
Permits:
You need a road pass to drive to the summit!
Mt Washington
Franconia Ridge is a mountain hike in New Hampshire that stretches over 33 miles! It features vast views, stunning waterfalls and a thick, beautiful forest! Cloudland falls is one of my favorite waterfalls along the way, and you can even stay in several huts along the way!
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Location - Franconia ridge is about 4 hours from the Boston Airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope on Franconia Ridge is June through October because of the weather, the fall colors and the accessibility of all of the trails
Weather:
November- March - Snow is likely and can happen as early as October! The wind is also extreme on this mountain and can reach speeds of 100 mph!
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the roads to the summit usually open in May!
June-October - All clear! October is just my favorite month of all because of the glorious fall colors! The road to the summit usually closes in late October.
Permits:
You need a state park pass to hike here!
Franconia RIdge
Colorado
Okay guys, have we all seen The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? How much did you want to go to Iceland after seeing that movie? SO MUCH, right? Me too. Iceland, often called ‘the Land of Fire and Ice’, is literally one of the most gorgeous places that I have ever been to, and I can’t think of a more adventurous place to elope. It has GORGEOUS waterfalls, breathtaking coastlines, stunning iceberg lagoons and amazing northern lights. PLUS I have been able to get super cheap flights to there from all over the US. Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world, and is the perfect place for an adventurous couple to exchange vows.
But before you run off to Iceland, you should be know a few things about this magical land so you can be prepared. I would love to give you some tips about this country that I love so you can have the best Iceland elopement ever!
Horsetooth Mountain is a mountain summit in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. There are so many gorgeous hikes located here! An elopement here would be SO magical and SUCH an experience.
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Location:
Horsetooth Mountain is about 1.5 hours from the Denver airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at Horsetooth Mountain is April through October.
Weather:
December- March - Snow!
May-October - The clearest weather in the year, but also the most crowded.
Permits:
$9 parking pass required.
Horsetooth Reservoir
The Garden of the Gods Park is a National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs. The park’s famous red rocks formed some millions of years ago due to upheavals in the earth’s surface and erosion. The rocks are conglomerates of pink, red, and white sandstones and limestone. This location is so so pretty and its such a gorgeous place to elope at!
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Garden of the Gods is about 2 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at the Garden of the Gods is March through November.
Weather:
December- March - Snow! Some trails can be icy and have snow during these months
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer! The trails can still be muddy during this time.
June-October - The clearest weather in the year!
Permits:
No Pass required!
Garden of the gods
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado and contains some of the most stunning landscapes and hikes in all of Colorado! This location has ridges, lakes, waterfalls, fields and plains so pretty much anything you're looking for, you'll find it here!
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Location:
Rocky Mountain National Park is about 2 hours from the Denver international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at Rocky Mountain National Park is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow! If you want a winter wonderland elopement, this is your time!
April-May:
can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and some trails are begging to melt out.
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, some of the higher trails won't melt out until August but most hikes are open!
Permits:
An America is Beautiful Pass is required to enter the park.
Rocky Mountain National PArk
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in southern Colorado. It’s known for these HUGE dunes that sometimes are surrounded by snow-capped mountain! Its such a crazy location and such a cool place in Colorado!
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Location:
Great Sand Dunes National Park is about 4 hours from the Denver international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Sand Dunes National Park elopement is ALL YEAR LONG!
Weather:
December- February
Blizzards and ice, but the roads are usually cleared pretty quickly!
March:
March can be super nice and sunny OR get a blizzard so it can go either way!
April-May:
The weather evens out in April and its usually pretty nice and not too hot in these months!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, and the temperatures can be quite hot in the summer
Permits:
An interagency pass or a Sand Dunes Day Pass is required to enter the park
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK
Loveland Pass is a high mountain pass in north-central Colorado, at an elevation of 11,990 feet above sea level in the Rocky Mountains! Even though there is a bunch of snow in the winter, this mountain pass is accessible all year long! Loveland pass is also the highest road in the US!
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Location:
Loveland Pass is about 1.5 hours from the Denver international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Loveland Pass elopement is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow!
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer! There are trails that are accessible all year long!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year with no snow!
Permits:
No Pass required!
Loveland pass
The San Juans are Colorado's largest mountain range by area and they are at the southern end of Colorado's portion of the Rocky Mountains. This is knows as the best mountain range in Colorado and there are tons of rivers, lakes, peaks and backcountry to explore! The San Juans also have 13 of Colorado's 14ers!
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Location:
The San Juans is about 7 hours from the Denver international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your San Juan elopement is June through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow and ice
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the trails can be muddy
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year!
Permits:
An interagency pass or a San Juan National Forest Day Pass is required to enter the park
The San Juan Mountains
The Garden of the Gods is a private park in Colorado Springs that is FULL of red rocks and gorgeous mountain views. This location has over 1,300 acres of land and there are tons of trails and paved roads that you can use to explore the area. The park is literally MINUTES from the city of Colorado Springs so it's super convenient if you're not trying to spend hours and hours in the car trying to get to your elopement location. The park is free to enter and costs nothing to get married there! The weather is the only unpredictable thing about this park as it can change within moments and may be snowing, raining, or blazing hot at any point in the year! Just dress for any number of weather when you elope here!
Here’s all the ‘tails!
Location:
The Garden of the Gods is 1 hour from the Denver international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Garden of the God's elopement is April through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow and ice
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer and the trails can be muddy
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year!
Permits:
You don't need a pass to enter the park or get married here.
The Garden of The gods
Iceland
Okay guys, have we all seen The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? How much did you want to go to Iceland after seeing that movie? SO MUCH, right? Me too. Iceland, often called ‘the Land of Fire and Ice’, is literally one of the most gorgeous places that I have ever been to, and I can’t think of a more adventurous place to elope. It has GORGEOUS waterfalls, breathtaking coastlines, stunning iceberg lagoons and amazing northern lights. PLUS I have been able to get super cheap flights to there from all over the US. Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world, and is the perfect place for an adventurous couple to exchange vows.
But before you run off to Iceland, you should be know a few things about this magical land so you can be prepared. I would love to give you some tips about this country that I love so you can have the best Iceland elopement ever!
Skógafoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Iceland. It is located on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliff marking the former coastline. This waterfall is STUNNING and you are able to view it from above and below the mist, making for a very wet viewing experience. An elopement here would be SO magical and SUCH an experience.
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Location:
Skogafoss is about 2 and a half hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at Skogafoss is May through October.
Weather:
December- March - Snow!
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September - The clearest weather in the year, but also the most crowded.
Permits:
No pass required!
SKogafoss
Jökulsárlón means "glacial river lagoon" and it is a large glacial lake in southern part of Vatnajökull National Park. Located at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, this gorgeous lake developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Now it is a stunning location to view the icebergs and kayak among them.
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Location - Jökulsárlón is about 5 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at Jökulsárlón is May through October.
Weather:
December- March - Snow!
April-May can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September - The clearest weather in the year, but still cold and windy!
Permits:
No Pass required!
Iceberg Lagoon
The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland.This place is so cool to visit because many icebergs wash up onto the shore of the black sand beach, creating this amazing contrast. The beach stretches on for miles so its easy to find a private place to elope here, but be warned! Its super windy so you and your partner will want to stand quite close to be able to hear each other's vows!
Here’s all the ‘tails!
Location:
Diamond Beach is about 5 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time to elope at Diamond beach is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow!
April-May:
can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, but still cold and windy!
Permits:
No Pass required!
diamond Beach
Londrangar and the hill Svalthufa in the Snæfellsjökull National Park are the remains of what used to be a crater, and has since eroded to its currant shape. The farmers in the area apparently never make hay on the hill, because it is said to belong to the elves living in the area. Yes, I looked for them, no, I unfortunately didn't see any!
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Location:
Snæfellsjökull National Park is about 2.5 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Snæfellsjökull National Park elopement is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow!
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, but still cold and windy!
Permits:
No Pass required!
Snæfellsjökull National Park.
This church is such an amazing place for an elopement, so private and beautiful, not close to anything at all. The land around the church is also gorgeous, covered in strange grass and puffy moss! The Buðir black church is one of the three black churches on the island. They're apparently black because they're painted with pitch on the exterior, just like the hull of a boat. This protects it from the harsh Icelandic elements. It works pretty well, I guess, because these buildings have survived for over 100 years!
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Location:
Buðir is about 2.25 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Buðir Black Church elopement is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow!
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, but still cold and windy!
Permits:
No Pass required!
The Buðir Black Church
This epic plane wreck on the black beach in South Iceland. In 1973 a US plane crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur after running out of fuel, in the South Coast of Iceland. Luckily, everyone in that plane survived but the plane was left here! Now, you can hike the 2 miles to the crash and explore the abandoned plane!
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Location:
Sólheimasandur is about 2 hours from the Keflavík international airport.
Timing:
The best time for your Sólheimasandur elopement is May through October.
Weather:
December- March:
Snow!
April-May:
Can still have unexpected snow showers, but the weather is nicer!
June-September:
The clearest weather in the year, but still cold and windy!
Permits:
No Pass required!
