Maree Johnston

I love elopements.

 

From public parks to mountain streams, from scenic lakefronts to your own backyard.

You should get married where you are the happiest... and I'll meet you there!

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Elopement Package Includes:

• Consult over the phone or email

• Officiant Services and Elopement Ceremony (5-10 minutes of commemoration)

• Choice of Vows

• Filing of completed marriage license with County Clerk

• I'll take photos of you after as needed (if you let me set up a few silly ones)

Rates:

• Fort Collins/Loveland/Greeley - $250*

• Everywhere Else - $350*

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Add Unity Ritual: $50

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*Plus Mileage as Applicable

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What's the difference between an Elopement and a Destination Wedding?

Great Question!

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Elopements are intended to be private weddings. They are focused on you as a couple, and your rites of marriage.

 

There's no grand entrance, no "giving away," and no marriage address.

In short: the ceremony is just for you guys.

An intimate way to say your vows - with less pressure and formality. 

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Elopements are perfect for no guests, or just a few guests.

Invite your BFF's, invite your kids - but when you invite too many people... an elopement ceremony is too small for the occasion.

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Elopements are short/sweet and contain light customization based on your questionnaire responses. They are generally non-religious... but I'm happy to sprinkle a little sanctification in there as you wish.

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If you have more guests - please consider:

Destination Weddings/Full Ceremonies are more of a community experience with traditional elements: formal entrances/exits, tributes, and open/close addresses. 

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Full ceremonies don't have to take forever (they can be as short as 15 minutes) and they're more interesting and entertaining for your people than an intimate elopement.

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*Travel = $0.75/mile 

(if more than 25 miles from Fort Collins, Colorado)

 

Popular Examples:

Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark: $75

Lyons Farmette: $50

Westminster Butterfly Pavilion: $80

Sapphire Point: $200

Garden of the Gods: $195

Rocky Mountain National Park: $80-100

Estes Park: $75

Denver: $60-75

Vail: $200

Breckenridge: $175

Golden: $90

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Overnights: If distance (one way) exceeds 200 miles there is an additional charge of $200/day for overnight expenses.

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In the Distance (200+ Miles):

Maroon Bells = $600 travel ($400 mileage + $200 overnight).

Aspen = $530 travel ($330 mileage + $200 overnight).

Grand Junction: $650 ($450 mileage + $200 overnight)

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Outside Colorado: I travel! I am licensed to perform legal ceremonies in all 50 states and I love to explore. Costs vary but I have a pretty good system to figure it now and I'd love to send you a quote. Contact me today about your non-Colorado wedding!