The Best Mountain Elopement Locations
Looking for the best mountain elopement locations? In this guide, I go over some of the best spots to plan a mountain elopement for the adventurous couples. These include some of my favorite national parks and locations I have been to. Here are my top mountain elopement locations to elope.
Mountain Elopement Locations In California
California is one of my top locations to elope because there are so many beautiful spots to elope like Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, and more. You are required to have an officiant and one witness. The national parks like Yosemite require a special use permit.
Yosemite is a great spot to elope especially in the fall. It gets extremely crowded in the summer. If you’re looking for an initmate elopement spot with mountain backdrop then I would recommend Mammoth lakes. As someone that also photograghs elopements in Colorado, Mammoth Lakes are just as stunning as the Colorado mountains. There are also unique spots like Crowley Lake that just make a great spot for photos and exploring. Locations like Convict Lake are perfect to have your ceremony.
You can also do so much for your elopement like hiking, canoeing, stargazing, and more. See my guide on things to do for your elopement to get extra ideas.
Colorado Mountain Elopement Locations
Colorado is known for the mountains but it’s also one of my favorite locations for alpine lakes. Some of my favorite mountain elopement locations are the San Juan Mountains including Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton.There are also places like Crested Butte that are known for wildflowers in the summer. Wildflower season (mid- July through early August) is the best time to elope in Colorado. The fall season is also a great time to elope in Colorado because of the amazing fall foliage at that time.
Alaska Elopement
If you want the destination elopement vibe without international traveling, Alaska is the perfect elopement location for you. Alaska is beyond stunning and has amazing locations like Hatcher Pass, Lake, and the glaciers!! It is just the most magical location. You can do a helicopter tour to add to the adventure because just seeing and eloping at one of these beautiful locations is already an adventure.
Maine Elopement
The East Coast locations are a little underrated when it comes to elopements. But, Maine is one of the best locations to elope on the east coast. There are locations like Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and Cape Elizabeth. I spend a lot of time in Maine every year and Acadia is one of my favorite national parks. The best time to elope in Acadia is in the fall. The summer is also beautiful but can be crowded. Maine like Colorado, is a self-solemnizing state. You don’t need permits to elope in Acadia IF you have up to 10 guests, only. It’s a great place to elope and Bar Harbor is a really cool town to check out and explore.
Mountain Elopement Locations | Next Steps
Want to elope at one of these mountain elopement locations? I would love to help you plan your elopement. I am primarily based in the San Juan Mountains but I also love travel. Let’s connect to started!
