COLORADO AND UTAH ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
UTAH & COLORADO ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
'Just us' elopements for couples who find their deepest connection in the great outdoors
Photography, planning and officiation.
Husband and wife team.
Specializing in ‘just us’ adventures.
Specializing in ‘just us’ elopements for couples who find their deepest connection in the great outdoors.
Break free from expectations and all those ‘just because’ traditions
And do something TOTALLY YOU for your wedding day instead…
- Wanna hike up a Colorado mountain in the dark and share your vows as the sun rises over the peaks? We'll bring breakfast.
- Prefer a sunset-session off-roading down the dirt tracks of the Utah desert, staying out to watch the stars? We got beers and headlamps.
- Or does the idea of an overseas adventure get you excited? We're already looking at flights.
Your wedding day can be whatever the heck you want it to be. You have the right choose what it looks like and, more importantly, what it feels like.
Isn’t that liberating?
ELOPING IS DIFFERENT, AND SO ARE YOU
You’re not like everyone else, now are you? We’d bet good money that:
- You know there's more to life than career, car, house, kids, retire. Experiences matter.
- You believe that finding your person in this crazy world is a big frickin' deal and deserves an epic celebration.
- You are at your happiest when it's just you and your partner, feeling like the only two people in the world.
- You crave a wedding day that is simple yet beautiful.
- You appreciate stunning photos but aren't slaves to the 'Gram.
Were we right?!
THERE’S SOMETHING MAGICAL ABOUT ‘JUST US’ ELOPEMENTS
A whole day that is yours, all yours.
Choosing a ‘just for us’ elopement is paving the way for a wedding day that is truly relaxed and joyful. A day that feels liberating.
There’s no hurry, no stress, no pressure… It’s just you and your partner basking in your love and soaking in every moment the day has to offer.
You’re not selfish for wanting that.
It’s OK that you don’t want to play host to other people on your wedding, that you’d rather focus your energy where it matters most: on each other and the experience you’re sharing.
Not everyone will understand your choice to elope at first. But, trust us, one look at your photos and they’ll get why you got married this way. (They might be a teeny bit jealous, too!).
Let’s create a day that makes you giddy to look back on as the years pass by. A day packed to the brim with simple, unadulterated joy.
FUN FACT: ELOPEMENT PLANNING DOESN’T HAVE TO SUCK.
But we totally get it if you're feeling overwhelmed and kinda stressed...
When you can do ‘whatever the heck you want’ for your wedding day, where do you even start?!
But, hey, that’s were we come in. Having planned and photographed something like 100 elopements, we’ve got this thing down.
WE’RE YOUR ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE TEAM (DOGS OPTIONAL)
Local to Colorado and Utah, traveling worldwide. Photography, planning assistance, ceremony officiation and optional videography.
Hey! We’re Chad and Vanessa, ‘The Outlovers’.
We’re strong believers in ‘one life, one chance’. We’ve all got limited time on this big, beautiful planet and the choices we make matter: we’ve got one chance to make this life everything we’ve dreamed of. For us, the way you celebrate your wedding day – the committing of this precious life to one another – MATTERS.
We love that you’re considering getting married in a way that aligns with YOUR values and we can’t wait to support you.
We’re here to make this easy for you. Planning assistance, photography, full ceremony officiation and optional video… We got ya covered.
"When the big day finally came and we met Vanessa and Chad in person, we were immediately greeted with warm hugs. Ryan and I didn't really know what to expect going into this. We've never gotten our pictures professionally done before, and to be honest we were a little nervous and worried we were going to be awkward. But Vanessa and Chad truly made us feel so comfortable, and it felt like we were just spending the day with two great friends who happened to be taking our pictures."
Victoria and Ryan
LET US HELP YOU!
We know planning even a small wedding can be overwhelming, but by taking on a ton of the planning legwork we're going to take that stress right off your shoulders.
We’re going to:
– pinpoint your dream location(s)
– walk you through the permit process
– hook you up with local vendors
– figure out what fun activities you want to fill your day with
– and draw up a timeline that allows you to adventure to your heart’s content but also take it easy and immerse yourself in the moment.
We pride ourselves on crafting kick-ass, one-of-a-kind elopement experiences that make you feel truly, deeply ALIVE!
"Eloping with 'The Outlovers', may be one of the very best decisions we have ever made. Last minute we decided to elope in Utah. Vanessa and Chad’s guidance was invaluable, including zoom meetings, helpful emails, and advice along the way. We were able to plan the wedding we didn’t know we dreamed of in just three weeks time, a true testament to the organization, guidance, professionalism, and creative nature of The Outlovers.
Meredith and Domenic
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
As a husband and wife duo, we offer not only planning and photography but also fully personalized ceremony officiation.
That moment of sharing lifelong promises and committing your lives to one another deserves more than just a quick few words and the signing of a piece of paper. It deserves love, care and attention.
We believe your ceremony is the real heart and soul of this whole experience, and so all of our photography packages include fully personalized ceremony officiation. It’s just one of the perks of hiring a team!
Through the planning process, we’re going to find out what love, marriage and the future mean to you.
On the day, Vanessa will guide you through a meaningful ceremony that reflects your story, beliefs and values. And Chad will be there to capture every tender moment.
Through the planning process, we are going to find out what love, marriage and the future mean to you.
On your elopement day, Vanessa will guide you through a meaningful ceremony that reflects your story, beliefs and values. And Chad will be there to capture every tender moment.
"Our ceremony blew us away! Vanessa led a heartfelt, authentic, personal and beautifully worded ceremony that aligned with our beliefs. Her ability to create a space to deeply feel everything is something we've never witnessed before."
Andie and Jim
HOW THIS ALL WORKS…
We want this whole process to be easy for you, so here’s how it goes:
- You hop on over to our contact form. Don't worry if you don't know a date and location yet, we'll figure that out together.
- We'll line up a Zoom chat to get to know each other and brainstorm ideas.
- If you're ready to rock and roll, we'll lock you in with a conract and retainer, then the fun really begins!
- We plan the heck out of your elopement with you. Locations, vendors, activities, permits, timelines etc. We got ya!
- You live out the day of your dreams, we take killer photos of the magic, and you wonder why everyone doesn't elope.
We’re ready when you are!
HOW TO ELOPE IN SCOTLAND
Scotland is so romantic, it's the perfect place to elope. Let us guide you through the ins and out of a Scottish elopement.
HOW TO ELOPE IN COLORADO
Colorado has some of the US's most spectacular scenery and is a DREAM elopement location. We're locals and would love to share it with you!
HOW TO ELOPE IN MOAB, UTAH
Moab is our favorite places on the planet! Learn how to plan an epic Moab elopement in this ultimate guide. Ready to be inspired?
HOW MUCH DOES ELOPING COST?
We'll breakdown all the realistic expenses of an epic elopement experience for you and show you what you can do with your budget.
80 OF THE BEST ELOPEMENT IDEAS
Not sure what to actually DO for your elopement day?! How to make it SPECIAL? Don't worry, we've got a ton of great ideas for you.
PLAN A HIKING ELOPEMENT
Whether you want to hike one mile or ten, a hiking elopement logistically takes a fair amount of planning. Let us help!
WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?
We work with ALL couples who resonate with what we offer: we don’t give two hoots about who you love, how you love, where you come from or what you look like.
(Oh, and if you don’t feel the same way, we’re probably NOT the right team for you!)
We care DEEPLY about the natural environment and consider it a privilege to call it out ‘office’. We have completed a LEAVE NO TRACE course for photographers and follow the principles in all of our adventures. We will encourage and support you to do the same on your elopement day!
We believe that incredible photos are the DIRECT RESULT of you having the time of your lives! We’d rather capture you living in the moment than stage the ‘perfect’ photo for Instagram.
