a Colorado Sunrise Mountain Elopement
A sunrise elopement in Breckenridge, CO
is never a bad idea. Especially since it’s your wedding day and you’ve got an entire mountain to yourself because : 4 AM.
Why should you elope at sunrise? Generally speaking there will always be less people out, and if privacy is a strong factor in your decision to elope (which more than likely is) you don’t want crowds stealing your thunder. Another great reason to consider a sunrise rendezvous is that especially for the high mountains like in Breckenridge, weather is most predictable in the early hours of the morning. I have found that the weather tends to be the worst in the mountains at mid afternoon mark, so by kicking off your nuptials at dawn you will likely avoid the chaos of unpredictable weather.
That being said, weather is weather, and there’s no telling what it may do.
Breckenridge rests about 18 miles off interstate 70, and due to it’s location in a bit of a valley past lake Dillon there is limited accommodation options. Rental units and parking spots are in higher demand in Breckenridge, so if you’re looking for a more affordable location while still maintaining access to the delights of Breckenridge, consider looking to crash around Frisco, Dillon or Silverthorne.
When you are considering eloping in Breckenridge, one of the most popular areas is Sapphire Point. And for good reason! This location overlooks Lake Dillon, is reservable online via Recreation.Gov and accommodates up to 30 guests. It is a beautiful location to get married in the mountains!
However, keep in mind that Sapphire Point is open to the public year round. So even when you reserve this overlook for your wedding day, know that the public is technically allowed to still wander around. So while generally speaking folks will gracefully acknowledge a wedding and give space, it’s not a guarantee.
If privacy is a top priority, don’t fret. Having lived in Breckenridge and traveling often to Summit county I have assembled quite a growing list of secret locations. Interested in a more secluded location- reach out and lets get started on the process!
When considering an elopement in Breckenridge, one of the most popular areas is Sapphire Point. And for good reason! This location overlooks Lake Dillon, is reservable online for about $113 via Recreation.Gov and accommodates up to 30 guests. It is a beautiful location to get married in the mountains and one that is going to pop up on searches often.
However, keep in mind that Sapphire Point is open to the public year round. So even when you reserve this overlook for your wedding day, know that the public is technically allowed to still wander around. Generally speaking, folks will gracefully acknowledge that a wedding is occurring and give space, but it’s not a guarantee.
If privacy is a top priority, don’t fret. Having lived in Breckenridge and travel often to Summit county I have assembled a growing list of secret beautiful locations. Interested in a more secluded location for your Breckenridge elopement- reach out and lets get started on the process!
Lastly, when you are in Summit county the odds of needing a AWD or 4WD car are strong. All major roads are paved and maintained, but again the weather about 10,000ft can be precarious so having a trusty vehicle to get you around is great for peace of mind.
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