Dream Lake
Permit Included – We Handle It
Past Elopements
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Your perfect Dream Lake wildflower package
We’re firm believers that there’s magic within each and every wedding that takes place.
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- Professional officiant who is legally registered
- Personalized Ceremony
- Advice on obtaining marriage license
- High quality, meaningful & joyful ceremony!
- In-house representative who is your contact for all things Simply Eloped!
- At-the-ready team available to you
- Can answer questions about ceremony, vendors or the area
- Ability to pay in installments with no added fees
- Personalized dashboard with your elopement details
- Wedding page you can share with friends and family
- 0% installment payment plan
- Access to our brand partners
- Hiking into a remote mountain location
- Tailored location, time, and day of suggestions
- In some venues, we can coordinate permit and insurance on your behalf
- Deciding what to wear and what gear to bring — we’re all about safety and comfort (and snacks)
- Hiking to and from ceremony spot with couples portraits along the way
- Coordination with other vendors: florals, hair/makeup, etc (as an add-on)
- Most adventure packages are designed as private experiences for a couple only. A small number of guests can be accommodated in some circumstances
- Up to four hours of photography
- Online gallery of 175+ edited, high-res digital photos
- Ability to order prints directly from our platform
- Unlimited downloads and personal printing rights delivered within 6 weeks or less after ceremony
Add-ons available:
Flowers:
Customized floral arrangements.
Wildflower Videography:
Comprehensive video package with highlights and full ceremony coverage.
Wildflower Musician:
Professional musician to perform during the ceremony.
Hiking Trail Details
Dream Lake offers an adventurous hike through the breathtaking scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park:
• Dream Lake Trail (2.2 miles round trip, moderate): This trail features stunning alpine views, including forests, streams, and the iconic Dream Lake, nestled against dramatic mountain peaks. The relatively short but moderately challenging hike provides a perfect backdrop for elopement photos after your ceremony.
• Alternative Trails: Dream Lake is part of the Bear Lake Corridor, with access to several other trails like Nymph Lake and Emerald Lake, offering additional options for stunning photo locations.
What to Expect
A Detailed Example of How Your Day Could Be Arranged
You Will Love This Venue If...
- You envision a dramatic, nature-filled setting for your wedding photos, with crystal-clear alpine lakes and rugged mountain scenery.
- You are an adventurous couple who enjoys hiking and want to incorporate a moderate hike into your elopement experience.
- You seek a secluded, year-round destination to capture breathtaking elopement memories, combining a ceremony at nearby locations like Sprague Lake or 3M Curve with a hike to Dream Lake for stunning photography.
Must Know
- Permits: Your permit, included in the Wildflower package, allows you to have the ceremony at designated locations such as Sprague Lake, 3M Curve, or Bear Lake. Dream Lake itself is photo-only; ceremonies are not permitted. There are only 6 permits issued daily for the entire park.
- Weather & Accessibility: The Dream Lake trail is accessible year-round but can be affected by snow and ice during winter. It is a 2.2-mile round-trip hike, which can be moderately challenging in some sections. Proper hiking gear is essential, especially in winter.
- Crowds & Timing: Dream Lake is a popular hiking spot, so early morning or weekday hikes are best to avoid crowds. Note that the permit is not for exclusive use; other hikers may be present during your photo session.
You have questions? We have answers.
We are there every step of the way
You have two easy options to get a quote for your perfect elopement package: 1. Contact us directly ? We?re happy to walk you through the process and create a customized quote based on your preferences. You can reach out here or call us at (303) 997-1578 for personalized assistance. 2. Use our Venue Finder Tool ? Our easy-to-use tool allows you to build your own package and find the perfect venue for your elopement. Try it here: https://reserve.simplyeloped.com/venue-finder Let us know how we can help!
Our packages include 20 guests or less, but every venue we offer varies in how many guests we're allowed to invite. Just ask us!
We make the process of getting married extremely easy! We'll work with you to establish your destination, venue, date, time, guest count and the package you'd like to book with us and then the rest is on our plate! We offer 250 venues around the US and in most instances we coordinate on your behalf. We'll pair you with exceptional vendors, an elopement specialist who will guide you through every step of the process and set you up with a dashboard where you can manage your elopement A-Z. Your biggest responsibility is getting your marriage license and we'll do the rest!
Of course! We have all sorts of packages that can offer whatever vendor you're seeking to hire for. We do not, however, just coordinate a venue. You do need to book a package for the rest of the perks of working with Simply Eloped :)
Since 82% of the ceremonies we perform are destination weddings, the average planning time is 3-9 months in advance of the ceremony date. However, we've planned as far as three years out and with as little notice as a few days. We're flexible - one of our biggest strengths as a company!
When you're using our quote request process, a lot of the venue fees are grouped into the final package offering. That's why you may be unable to see a line item or specific breakdown of how much the venue costs. If the venue requires you to make the reservation, we let you know in our quote builder how much that costs and how to do that. Everything else is included in the package quote. Just one less thing for you to worry about.
For lighting, we recommend holding your elopement ceremony in the morning or in the evening. Direct lighting can create harsh lines or shadows and isn't very flattering on anyone. We definitely recommend holding your ceremony prior to 11am or after 4pm. Feel free to ask us for timing based on your date and destination!
As soon as you book our services, we get to work! We'll immediately introduce you to your elopement specialist who is kind of like your best friend between the date you book and the day you elope! Your elopement specialist will be ensuring every step of the process is smooth and delightful. They will introduce you to your team, answer any questions you have, put your schedule and invoice together and much much more! We'll also begin the process of personalizing. You'll work with your officiant on ensuring your ceremony matches what you envision and dream of. Your photographer will ensure they understand what kind of shots or photos you're hoping for. Your hair & makeup artist will inquire as to the style you're going after for your hmu. The week of your ceremony we'll send your itinerary with all of the details you need for you and your guests. Your team will meet at your ceremony site and the rest, as they say, is history. :)
First off - know that every moment of your elopement day we are available to you for whatever you need! We're very prompt on timing with floral delivery, hair & makeup, etc. Your team will always meet at your venue prior to your ceremony time to ensure everyone is collected, introduced and ready for a gorgeous ceremony right on time. Your officiant will kick off your ceremony and ensure that all of your requests are beautifully exhibited in your personalized ceremony. Ceremonies generally last 15 - 20 minutes which will then kick off into your portrait session with your photographer (if you booked one with us). The main task you need to be mindful of on your big day is bringing your marriage license and we do the rest! :)
All of our payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor called Stripe. We don't store your credit card information, so you'll always have control over what payments you make and when.
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Good to Know Before You Elope Here
We definitely recommend bringing a backpack to Dream Lake for snacks, water, sunscreen, flowers, etc. In the case of rain, we can duck into your car and wait for the weather to pass (it generally breaks quickly). Otherwise, we can plan for another day. Touch base with us in that case! You will definitely need hiking boots to get to Dream Lake since it's a 2.2 round trip hike. It's an easy hike but still necessitates hiking boots. If you're eloping here September - May, there may be snow and therefore we recommend you bring a coat and are prepared to dress warm. Speaking of tips, we highly recommend them for your team! $30/person is customary and means a lot for the work they put in!