Sunrise vs. Sunset Elopements

One thing we love about elopements over traditional weddings is that elopement ceremonies happen at all times throughout the day, while traditional weddings usually start around 4pm. Sunrise and sunset tend to be a favorite time among photographers to capture your day because the low sun in the sky causes golden lighting and vibrant colors in your shots. The vibrant and golden colors bring a dreamy and romantic vibe to the day. But how do you decide which is better for you?

Sunrise Elopements.

Sunrise Elopements are a great way to start your day. It gives you plenty of time to relax and rest while also allowing enough time to participate in other activities you want to do with your partner. Another benefit is it will be less crowded. The busiest times of the day tend to be in the afternoon, so if you’re looking for privacy its important to “beat the crowds.”

Colorado summers also experience a monsoon season. We usually get daily thunderstorms (sometimes hail) around noon during monsoon season so if you’re looking to avoid getting dumped on by mother nature its better to get ahead of it!

Sunset Elopements.

Are you not a morning person? Well sunset elopements offer some similar perks thats sunrise elopements do, but also give you the benefit of sleeping in. If you tend to feel groggy on early mornings, it may be better to wait until the evening to start your ceremony. And don’t worry about tourists. Since most visitors return home by evening, many locations will be less busy at sunset - which means more privacy for you and partner.

Another benefit of sunset elopements are you’ll have a bit more time to get comfortable before getting in front of the camera. Most likely you will have already spent some time with your photographer so you’ll feel more comfortable by the time vows come around.

Let’s Talk Alpenglow!

If you’re eloping in a mountainous region on a clear day, you’re bound to experience Alpenglow. Alpenglow is the glow of reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows across the peak of mountain tops at sunrise or sunset. Depending on your location you will experience it at different times of the day. East-facing locations will get alpenglow at sunrise, while west-facing locations will get it during sunset.

Ready to Elope?

I think we can all agree that getting married shouldn’t be stressful. This should be FUN.

We love the silly, the imperfect, the seemingly mundane; we love scrunchy faced laughter and cheeks that hurt from smiling so much; we love raw emotion and that uncontainable, “this is the best day ever”, pure kind of joy.

If you’re smiling & nodding your head YES over + over all like “we do, too! these are our people!” - I think you belong here.

Let’s get you married!