Elope in Colorado Springs

Colorado’s marriage license doesn’t have a waiting period, so you can get married as soon as your license has been issued. Keep in mind, once you get the license, it needs to be signed within 35 days and filed within 63 days. There are late fees for processing after the 63-day deadline!

Colorado Springs is a gateway to some of the state’s most stunning natural wonders and it’s easy to get to! Some major airlines fly directly into the Colorado Springs Airport and the Denver International Airport is a little over an hour’s drive away. Colorado Springs enjoys a prime location at the foot of the Rockies and is a great base for visitors who want to explore the area’s unique geological formations like the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, the Cave Of The Winds Mountain, and The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

Colorado makes it easy to get married — no witnesses nor a blood test are required. And there is no need to be a Colorado resident to get married here. Both parties wishing to marry must bring $30 and one form of identification to any county clerk’s office in the state to begin the application process. The license is valid as soon as it is issued and must be used, in Colorado, within 35 days. Ask us directly for more questions about getting your marriage license in Colorado Springs!

In Colorado Springs, summers are warm and the winters are very cold. It is typically partly cloudy with low humidity all year. The city is at its best from March through May as well as September and October, when average temperatures are just right and the crowds have thinned. An added bonus, September and October are great for enjoying the area’s fall foliage before the first snowfall. It is rare to see snow in September, but not unheard of. The same can be said for the month of May. The summer months are Colorado Springs’ peak tourist season. Mornings and evenings are generally mild, but the middle of the day can get pretty hot, and afternoon thunderstorms are a possibility.

The town sees an uptick in visitors a few times a year when they play host to local festivals. If you would prefer to avoid the festivities and any possible competition for accommodations, you might want to choose an elopement date that doesn’t overlap with the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival in November or the Labor Day Lift Off. However, Labor Day Lift Off is a hot air balloon festival, and watching the launches from your B&B or elopement site could be a memorable addition to your special day.

As a general rule, sunrise or sunset and the hour or so after are the best time of day for an elopement, as the sun isn’t too strong and directly overhead. The sunset hours give a warm glow to elopement photographs that is hard to beat unless you’re willing to wake up to catch the sunrise. Ask our Personal Elopement Planners if you’re unsure of what to expect and what times of day will give you the best outcome for your elopement and photoshoot.