We, The Light Photography

Elope in Colorado

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Honest answers for couples planning an elopement or micro-wedding in the mountains of Colorado. With over 380+ elopements planned and photographed across Colorado, we've learned a thing or two about what makes these days actually work, and more importantly, what makes them feel incredible. This podcast is where we share all of it. The tips, the real talk, the things we wish every couple knew before they started planning.

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Most Googled Elopement Locations Mini Series: Garden of the Gods 22.05.2026 12:36

Garden of the Gods gets searched constantly, pinned in Facebook groups, and recommended all over the internet. But is it actually the right place for your elopement? In this episode, Larissa gives you the honest, unfiltered take that no blog post will. We're talking about what Google leaves out: the crowds, the heat, the parking situation, and the fact that Colorado Springs is not the mountai...

Most Googled Elopement Locations Mini Series: Loveland Pass 06.05.2026 12:55

Is Loveland Pass worth the hype? Short answer: yes, fully. After 50+ elopements here and a lifetime of living in Colorado, it's one of the locations we recommend without hesitation. The variety of scenery is hard to beat: aspen groves, a mountain lake, and that wide-open summit feeling, and it photographs beautifully at multiple times of day. Sunrise is especially special here because the win...

Colorado Wildflower Elopements: Timing, Locations, and What to Expect 27.04.2026 14:00

f you've been wondering where those wildflower fields on Instagram actually are, this episode is for you. We're covering our top four destinations for wildflower elopements in Colorado, the timing, the vibe, and what to know before you go. Crested Butte: The Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Peak bloom early July through early August. Go early in the morning and it will blow you away. Oura...

What a Self-Solemnizing Ceremony Actually Looks Like 20.04.2026 11:48

What if your wedding ceremony was just... yours? No script, no stranger with a three-ring binder, no one telling you when to look up or how long to pause. In this episode, we're breaking down what a self-solemnizing ceremony actually looks like when it's truly just the two of you. Self-solemnizing means you don't need an officiant. In Colorado, you can legally marry yourselves, sign...

An Unconventional Look at Why You May Want To Include Getting Ready Photos on Your Elopement Day 13.04.2026 7:11

Getting ready photos: worth it or skippable? 🎙️ Larissa is making the case for them, but not for the reason you'd expect. It's not really about the photos at all. It's about what happens when your photographer gets to meet you before your ceremony instead of right at it. The comfort, the ease, the ability to actually be present when the big moment comes. Plus, a reframe on what &quo...

Ins and Outs for Elopements in 2026 13.04.2026 15:19

Every year the ins and outs lists come out, and this year we decided to make one for elopements. Because heading into 2026, we're noticing some real shifts in how couples are approaching their wedding days. And honestly? We're here for it. In this episode we're talking about what we're leaving behind: overscheduled timelines, posing for the grid, picking vendors for the wrong r...