Featured Vail Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Vail? The best Vail wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated October 26th, 2022

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at the Tigiwon House - Vail, Eagle County, Colorado Photography by Lucy Schultz
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Lucy Schultz, Denver, United States

Tigiwon House - Vail, Eagle County, Colorado

The couple wed under an A frame arch that was decorated by their families with wildflowers. The groom's friend from elementary school officiated the ceremony and their parents each sat on Indian blankets on wooden benches in the meadow.

Izzy and Nate planned a simple, offbeat, 60's style camping elopement with close family and friends at a cabin in Vail, Colorado. They invited their loved ones by saying, 'this isn't going to feel like a traditional wedding reception.' Their ceremony...

Wedding ceremony kiss image from a Vail Ski Resort, Colorado Rocky Mountain Outdoor Elopement - Photo by Stacy Gillespie
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Stacy Gillespie, Summit County, United States

Vail Ski Resort, Colorado Rocky Mountain

Andrew takes his new bride Meltem into his arms and kisses her for the first time as her husband.

Andrew and Meltem share a love for skiing, so eloping in the winter on Vail Ski Resort was an easy decision. The couple decided to elope, as all of Meltem's family lives in Turkey and was unable to travel due to COVID-19. I think the most remarkable memory I have as their photographer from this amazing day was how much Andrew's family...

Winter wedding image at night of the bride and groom - Elopement Photography by Lucy Schultz
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Lucy Schultz, Denver, United States

Twin Lakes, Vail, Colorado

On the walk back to their hotel, a row of evergreens caught my attention and we paused for a quick photo of them. Their breath caught the light in the cold night air.

Lucy and Rick planned their elopement day on their ten year anniversary of being together, on the shore of Twin Lakes in central Colorado. Their anniversary made it extra special as throughout the day they shared memories of their previous 10 celebrations. Having always dreamed of a winter wedding, the below-freezing...

Wedding image from an adventure Elopement - Photography by Matt Wilson
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Matt Wilson, Denver, United States

Piney River Ranch, Vail, Gore Range, Colorado

Heading back to the reception to close out the night.

With the pandemic forcing lots of wedding changes, Melissa and Josh opted for an intimate wedding with their blended family and friends at their favorite vacation spot, Piney River Ranch in Vail, Colorado.  It takes a long, bumpy ride up a dusty mountain road, but the view of Piney Lake in front of the Gore Range is well worth the trip.  

After getting ready on-...