Family-Centered Garden of the Gods Elopement with Kids

Garden of the Gods Elopement with Autumn, Skylar & Their Five Girls

When Autumn and Skylar reached out to me about eloping at Garden of the Gods, they knew they wanted something beautiful and meaningful, but more than that, they wanted their daughters right at the heart of it all.

Five girls, two parents, one cousin to officiate, and a sky full of shifting weather, this was a ceremony held together by love, intention, and flexibility. They came in from out of state with full hearts and big hopes, and I guided them every step of the way: helping navigate the best spots in Garden of the Gods to elope, timelines, and the unpredictable Colorado skies.

A Family-Centered Elopement in the Colorado Mountains

This wasn’t just a wedding day, it was a family promise. Autumn brought three daughters of her own, and Skylar brought two, each one held and included in the celebration. As their cousin spoke the vows, they stood side by side with their girls, forming a new kind of family in the red rock shadows of Pikes Peak.

The sand ceremony they performed was more than symbolic, it was a visual reminder that every person in that circle mattered. That this wasn’t just about two people coming together, but about the weaving of a new story with seven hearts.

Embracing the Colorado Weather With Grace

We watched the weather closely that day. The kind of summer skies that can turn in a second. There was a moment where we thought we might need to pivot indoors, but the rain gave us just enough of a window, and we moved with it, embracing the clouds and shifting light that only added to the magic.

And here’s the thing about eloping in Colorado: the mountains will always remind you to stay flexible. The wildness of the place mirrors the beauty of doing things your own way, weather and all.

Guiding You Through It All

If you're planning a Garden of the Gods elopement, especially with children in the mix, know this: it can be calm. It can be sacred. It can be everything you hope for. I walk alongside you from the beginning, through permits, timing, choosing your spot, planning for your kids’ needs, and helping you create a day that feels like you.

Because eloping doesn’t have to mean simple. It can be full, rich, and real.

If you're wondering who will guide you best for your Garden of the Gods elopement, especially with kids or complicated logistics, I’m your girl.

Including Kids in Your Elopement Ceremony

This day was proof that elopements don’t have to leave your family. Including your children in your vows, your ceremony, your portraits, it’s a powerful way to honor the life you’re building together.

Autumn and Skylar's girls laughed, stood proud, and cuddled close. When they look back at these images, they’ll know they were part of something deeply rooted in love.

Planning to elope in Colorado with your children by your side?

Want some planning help and don’t know where to start? I’ve got you, start here: How to Elope in Colorado

And when you’re ready to dream it up, weather, permits, timelines, kids and all, I’ll be here.