Grand Junction Elopement Photographer
Elopements IN grand junction
Elopement PHOTOGRAPHER IN grand junction
Grand Junction is where I call home, so it holds a special place in my heart! Elopements in Grand Junction have a wide diversity in backdrops, from the Colorado National Monument, Palisade wineries, and Powderhorn ski resort on the Grand Mesa. The elopement venues here in the valley seem to form around the beautiful views that I die for as a Grand Junction elopement photographer.
If you love the romantic glow of winery weddings, Palisade’s sprawling vineyards are just for you! Drawing couples from all over the state and beyond, Colorado’s wine country is a top destination for weddings in Colorado. Grand Junction elopements are wonderful because of our longer season here. Outdoor weddings can be held from April through October (sometimes even November!) with relatively uneventful weather and warm evenings. While July and August are quite hot in the valley, the light lasts well into the evening allowing some of those golden hour celebrations I love the most, after the heat of the day has gone down. The purple glow of the mountains and the mesa at sunset is one of the prettiest colors in the world. With amazing wedding planners, bakers and florists with gorgeous work, your Grand Junction elopement is destined to be perfect!
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grand junction elopement FLORISTS
grand junction Elopement/WEDDING CAKES
Wine Country Ceremonies
Heart Centered Weddings
Country Elegance Florist
Blue Sky Bakery
The Baker's Boutique
Be Sweet Bakeshop
Garvey’s Gardens
Fiddlesticks Floral
Julie Adriansen
Since starting my business in 2012 and moving here in 2015, I've been helping couples navigate the beautiful chaos of planning and photographing elopements across Colorado's Western Slope, San Juan Mountains, and Moab, Utah.
I believe your wedding day should feel as beautiful as it looks—which means comfortable, stress-free, and entirely true to who you are.
Whether you need comprehensive planning support, photography that captures the story and scenery of your day, or both—I'm here to make sure the experience is exactly what you hoped for.
When I'm not helping couples, you can find me with a chai latte, binge-watching Gilmore Girls & Grey's Anatomy - again.
Hey there, I'm Amanda
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WESTERN COLORADO & MOAB ELOPEMENT SPECIALIST
Couples I've worked with
350+
States I've visited
27
(and counting!)
Moose I've seen
8
Episodes of Gilmore Girls binged
100%
What's it like to Work with me?
Here's What People are Saying...
"Made us feel comfortable"
"Put us at ease"
"Incredibly organized & helpful"
"Made everything run really smoothly"
"Went above and beyond"
"The best decision we made"
"We never had to stress about photos"
"An effortless and fun experience"
"Made us feel so natural and relaxed"
TOP grand junction elopement VENUES
Grand Junction and Palisade have so many great elopement venues that take advantage of the beautiful vistas here in the valley. Finding the perfect spot to elope is part of what I love helping couples with when they hire me!
Colorado National Monument – Grand Junction’s top attraction for tourists, this stunning desert setting is a beautiful option for more intimate weddings. Set atop the Monument, your ceremony and photographs will feature the canyons and rocky monoliths below in all their magnificence!
Grand Mesa - The Grand Mesa is the tallest flat top mountain in the world, and home to 300 lakes and some of the most incredible wildflowers in the summer, and nordic and downhill skiing in the winter. If you're looking for gorgeous alpine vibes near Grand Junction, this underrated mountain is a private and stunning backdrop for your elopement.
BLM Land - 70% of Mesa County (the area around Grand Junction) is BLM Land. While some places are protected with permits, most of these areas are free and easy to use with few to no guests. There are stunning and isolated desert backdrops, riverfront canyons, and more.
Orchards & Wineries - I have a number of orchards and wineries that Palisade is so known for that we can use for your elopement! Peaches, Apples, vineyards, and lavender fields are part of what makes this valley so great!
Colterris Winery – This beautiful winery overlooking the Colorado River, with Mt. Garfield standing grandly on the horizon, offers such diverse backdrops in an elegant setting. From the peach orchards and vineyards of the winery, to the lavender fields and the magnificent overlook, your photographs are sure to be stunning here! It's a great option if you want a "venue" for your elopement.
Gateway Canyons Resort – Located about an hour outside of GJ, Gateway and its resort are only about 4 miles away from the Utah border, and bear a obvious resemblance to Moab. With fine dining, elevated lodging, and plenty of adventure, Gateway is a great spot to elope.
Twee Wingerd Plaas – This winery and VRBO on the edge of Palisade's wine country offers a sophisticated and modern ambiance for your elopement if you're looking for a more structured but relaxed venue! Great for a small elopement with guests too.
Grand Junction Elopement Photo Inspiration
You don't want an all-day Photoshoot?
Oh good, Me neither.
Elopement Timeline Example
2:30 - GETTING READY
Getting ready at your vacation rental or campsite. You help each other get ready, put on a pot of coffee, and take your time as you begin your wedding day. We'll break the ice and get used to hanging out.
3:30 - CEREMONY
We head out to your ceremony location where you'll exchange vows, rings, a unity ceremony and sign the papers to make things official. Share a toast or speeches to celebrate!
4:30 - GROUP PHOTOS
Spend some time taking photos with everyone in attendance in this beautiful place you've made this next step in your adventure together. Those images you'll look back at on their birthdays each year.
5:00 - DINNER
Whether you make dinner reservations at a nice restaurant in town, grab tacos from your favorite shop, hire a private chef to treat you to a fine meal in your vacation rental, or bring a picnic on our adventure in nature.
6:30 - ACTIVITIES
After dinner, you can spend the time until sunset exploring the area, hiking, fishing, taking photos with amazing views, seeing new sights, eating dessert, and spending time however you would like to most! We'll get those iconic photos and those stunning candids you love so much and will hang on the wall to relive these moments any time. Click here for activity ideas!
8:30 - SUNSET & STARS
Watch the sunset together. Eat a snack or some cake while the stars begin to come out. Stargaze and take some photos with the milky way as you end your new favorite day.
-Allison & Ethan
Amanda is the perfect wedding photographer. The photos perfectly captured the whole day and I feel like I can easily relive it just by looking back at the photos. I highly recommend Amanda.
"The Perfect Wedding Photographer"
-Megan & Jordan
Amanda was the best decision we made for our wedding day! The photos are exceptional and perfectly capture the scenery and vibe we were going for, but that’s only a portion of what Amanda provided. She helped give us planning guidance, organization, and reassurance throughout, which alleviated all the worries we had about eloping in a place we’d never been before.
"the best decision we made"
-Beth & Dustin
We used Amanda for our wedding and she is the BEST! Our photos turned out amazing and she captured the feel of our night perfectly. She’s also really fun to hang with. We didn’t want her to leave at the end of the night!
"She captured the feel of our night perfectly."
- Kylie & Murat
Amanda did an amazing job on our elopement photos! She was incredibly organized during all the planning and sent incredibly helpful tips and ideas in the months leading up.
"Incredibly organized & helpful"
Packages begin at $2,000 for local Grand Junction elopements.
Colorado and Utah elopements range from $4,000-$10,000.
All photography packages include comprehensive planning support.
PLUS Now Offering: Standalone Planning Services
For couples who've hired a different photographer or want planning-only support: À la carte consultations and full concierge packages available.
Elopement Pricing
We're in... what now?
01
LET'S MEET
We'll hop on the phone or Zoom (or grab coffee!) to get to know each other and talk all about your dreams and ideas for the big day, and how I can help make your life easier.
PLANNING JOURNEY
From there I'll send you my 124 page Elopement Guide and help with location ideas, scouting, emergency kit info, permits, activity suggestions, vendor recommendations, timeline creation, group photo lists, and so so much more. I will help you craft the most incredible day, with backup plans because life is life. You'll feel like you've never been so excited or prepared for anything before.
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THE BIG DAY & AFTER
The day is here and you're surprised you're nervous after all this time. I will capture your day in a way that tells the story for you to relive forever. You'll have sneak peaks within 24-48 hours and a full gallery of the whole day within a month or so.
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