What Does a 4 Hour Elopement Look Like?

4 hours of coverage is the perfect starting place for couples who want to visit around 2 locations. This package is often a great choice if you aren't sure what your elopement day will look like yet.

4 Hours of Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Estes Park
Greg + Sam’s Elopement with 6 Guests

What there was time for:

2 Locations
1 Hike
First Look
Group Ceremony
Group Photos

4 Hour Elopement Timeline

8:30 AM - First look at location #1
9:00 AM - Group Ceremony
9:30 AM - Group Photos
10:00 AM - Drive + hike to location #2
11:15 PM - Explore for photos
12:00 PM - Hike back to trailhead
12:30 PM - Coverage ends

4.5 Hours of Sunrise + Sunset Coverage

What there was time for:

3 Locations
Ceremony
Champagne Toast
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos

4 Hour Elopement Timeline

4:30 PM - Off-road trail to location #1
5:15 PM - Explore for photos
5:45 PM - Off-road trail to location #2
6:15 PM - Ceremony
6:45 PM - Off-road trail to location #2
7:15 PM - Champagne toast
7:30 PM - Sunset photos
8:00 PM - Blue hour photos
8:15 PM - Take off-road trail back to town
9:00 PM - Coverage ends

5 Hours of Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Buena Vista
Elaina + Rob’s Elopement without Guests

What there was time for:

3 Locations
Ceremony
Picnic
Snuggle Up with Warm Drinks
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos

5 Hour Elopement Timeline

1:45 PM - Arrive at location #1
2:00 PM - Ceremony
2:30 PM - Walk to location #2
2:45 PM - Picnic + marriage license
3:15 PM - Drive to location #3
4:15 PM - Explore for photos
5:30 PM - Snuggle up with warm drinks
6:00 PM - Sunset photos
6:30 PM - Blue hour photos
6:45 PM - Coverage ends

6 Hours of Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Estes Park
Christine + Nico’s Elopement without Guests

What there was time for:

1 Location
1 Longer Hike
Blue Hour Photos
Sunrise Photos
First Look
Ceremony
First Dance
Guitar Serenade
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos

6 Hour Elopement Timeline

3:45 AM - Hike to location #1
5:30 AM - Change into wedding attire
5:45 AM - First look
6:15 AM - Ceremony
6:45 AM - First dance + guitar serenade
7:00 AM - Explore for Photos
8:00 AM - Hike back to trailhead
9:45 AM - Coverage ends

6 Hours of Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Breckenridge
Adam + Katrina’s Elopement without Guests

What there was time for:

3 Locations
2 Short Hikes
First Look
Ceremony
Picnic
First Dance
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos

6 Hour Elopement Timeline

1:30 PM - Hike to location #1
2:00 PM - Change into wedding attire
2:15 PM - First look
2:45 PM - Explore for photos
3:15 PM - Hike + drive to location #2
4:15 PM - Hike to ceremony site
4:45 PM - Ceremony
5:15 PM - Explore for Photos
5:45 PM - Picnic + read letters
6:30 PM - Sunset photos
7:00 PM - Hike to location #3
7:15 PM - Blue hour first dance
7:30 PM - Coverage ends

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Published April 23rd, 2026