Spruce Mountain Ranch Wedding Photographer

If you’re looking for a spacious wedding venue with a lot of distant mountain views, trees, open fields and the capacity for hundreds of guests, Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur is a great option. The maximum capacity is around 275 guests and their rates vary depending on the time of year and day of the week, but prices range from about $7,500-$10,500 to reserve the space.

Spruce Mountain Ranch Weddings has multiple venues, allowing flexibility with dates and scheduling in the busy season. These photos are from the Upper Ranch venue area. You can see my photos from the Lower Ranch Venue here.

Both spaces have a lot of different areas for guests to wander and enjoy cocktails, for dancing, for couples photos and dinner. The spaciousness is a big positive of this venue for both Upper and Lower.

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*second shot for Indy Pop Photo

Boulder Elopement Photographer

Nicole and Dustin had a small group of family members join them for their day on Flagstaff mountain. Although this was not technically an elopement, the simplicity of the day felt similarly!

A few weeks before the wedding, Dustin broke his leg, but he still managed to make his way around the ceremony site and Chautauqua for photos!

The easy access to variety in scenery at this spot is a main reason why I enjoy it so much. The views of the mountains from Flagstaff mountain are lush with lots of trees in the distance and some open field areas. Then the views of the flatirons at Chautauqua can’t be topped as a perfect background for wedding photos.

On your elopement day, I prioritize checking light or sunset times to be sure that the light is where we want it and expect it to be on your day. I also offer help with creating a timeline and realistic expectations for how long photos will take. When there is a small group of family members attending as well, it’s important for me to make sure you have time to socialize and enjoy your day. It’s meant to be a day of enjoying and celebrating your love, it is not a photoshoot only. I like using this reframe to help my couples remember the important parts of the day and not to worry about every detail falling perfectly into place.

*Photographed as a second with Eleanor at Be Boulder Photography

Boulder Elopement Photographer

Alli and Josh got married on October 19th, 2024. They had their closest friends and family meet them in Boulder, Colorado where they recently moved! One of my best friends introduced me to Alli and Josh years ago when we were all in college.

I arrived at the amazing rental house they stayed at and got ready together in. Alli chose to do a first look with Josh plus all of their friends who are also unofficial bridesmaids and groomsmen. The moment was perfect- the dress itself was a complete surprise to everyone.

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To learn more about licensing and all things necessary for elopements in Boulder, take a look HERE

Keep reading to learn more about eloping in Boulder, but if you’re in need of a wedding photographer, send me an email!

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After the first look, we left for Flagstaff Mountain near the Halfway House where Alli and Josh exchanged their vows privately as their friends and family watched from afar at the ceremony site. It was cloudy, and I loved the intimacy of these moments they were able to spend together.

Alli and Josh made their way up the path to the Halfway house where their guests were waiting. Their ceremony was short with a few speeches including Alli’s dad mentioning lots of funny stories from Alli’s childhood. Afterwards, their guests signed their marriage license as witnesses.

We made time for couples portraits of Alli and Josh too. I loved capturing a moment where Josh remembered that he had apple pie moonshine for them to share as a newly married couple.

Finally, we went to the base of Chautauqua Park to take photos of the wedding party and to enjoy the views. Most of their family, friends and guests flew out to Boulder from Chicago, so the views were well appreciated.

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If you’re getting married in Boulder, send me an email to connect! I specialize in photographing weddings and elopements in Boulder at Chautauqua and am always honored to return to this beautiful place to celebrate such happy events.

How to Elope at a Courthouse in Denver, CO

If you’re looking for a Courthouse Elopement Photographer, I travel from Boulder to Denver often for elopements like this.

This website has what you’ll need to set up your courthouse elopement!

Here’s some important parts about courthouse elopements from myself as an elopement photographer in Colorado:

  • Residency in Colorado is not required! You don’t need to live here to get a marriage license

  • There’s no waiting period, so you’re able to get married right after getting your license, although it’s a good idea to get the license a few days in advance if possible

  • The license fee in Denver is around $30

  • Be sure to check in with the magistrates who are available to officiate your elopement

On the day of your courthouse elopement, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Bring your marriage license and at least one witness. The courthouses can provide a witness for a fee if needed.

  • The ceremony will only last 5 to 15 minutes and the officiant will file your license afterwards to make it official!

  • Allow extra time to park downtown and walk to the courthouse in order to arrive on time.

My good friends Amber and Nick lived in Colorado when they met, and now they’ve relocated, so neither of them are residents of Colorado. They chose to elope at the Byron White Courthouse in Denver. I loved the architecture of the building and using it for photos.

A lot of my clients mention how much fun they have on their wedding day, but that the extensive planning leading up to the day is not as ideal. So you might choose to have a courthouse elopement for the simplicity of it and the lower costs in comparison to an all-day event or wedding. For Amber and Nick, they chose to make their marriage official in Denver where they met and lived for awhile. They will be having a big wedding with family and friends in 2025 as well!

If you’ve decided to elope, send me a message here and let’s connect!

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