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Adventurous Hiking Elopement in Colorado with Rainy Vows

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When your wedding includes a handmade dog suit, grocery store flowers, and a downpour that couldn’t dampen your joy—you know it’s a day to remember. This Colorado elopement was all about adventure, spontaneity, and doing things their way. With their beloved pup Franklin suited up for the occasion, hiking boots laced, and the rain adding its own kind of magic, the couple embraced every imperfect, unforgettable moment. This is one for the couples who crave a little wild with their “I do.”

Rea + My

Buena Vista, Colorado
09/01/2021
Total wedding budget $4,730

Budget Breakdown

Below is an estimated wedding budget breakdown provided by the couple.

  • Flowers
    1%
    $30
  • Partner 2 Attire
    5%
    $250
  • Partner 1 Attire
    7%
    $350
  • Transportation/Travel
    11%
    $500
  • Photography
    76%
    $3600
  • Total wedding budget
    $4730

Did you do any DIY Projects or create any handmade items for your wedding?

Our dog Franklin’s suit was handmade by us.

We also handmade a bouquet with flowers we purchased from a local grocery store the night before.

What is the most memorable moment of your day?

The rain and how it didn’t stop us.

What creative or personal aspects did you include in your wedding?

 Our dog, Franklin’s little suit that he wore for the big day!

What was the biggest thing you did to save money?

The biggest thing we did to save money was elope!

What was your biggest splurge?

The photographers (which we absolutely do not regret), and the 5 star hotel afterwards were our biggest splurges.

What was your favorite details?

Our hiking shoes!

What’s the best advice you have for planning your wedding now that you’re on the other side?

Do the adventure elopement. For us, it was way more memorable. We wanted to do it how we wanted.

Share any additional details you’d like us to know about your event:

We had the best photographers that kept us smiling, even through the rain!

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