How to Show Your Pride: 5 LGBTQ Pride Elopement Ideas

Posted On | January 28, 2023

We LOVE when couples bring some personality into their wedding day – including LGBTQ pride elopement ideas. Below are five of our favorite ways to celebrate and infuse your pride into your elopement!

1) Incorporate a reading into your ceremony.

During your ceremony, ask your officiant, a loved one, or even your partner to share a reading. Some great places to start when looking for what to incorporate include passages from bell hooks’ “All About Love,” or Justice Anthony Kennedy’s majority opinion in Hodges v. Obergefell.

LGBTQ elopement ideas with queer couple wearing pride flag on boutonniere

LGBTQ pride elopement ideas with queer couple snuggling each other on wedding day

2) Wave your pride flag

Whether you’re wanting to bring an actual flag or plan to incorporate one into your wedding details, there is no better day to have it proudly displayed than your wedding – the ultimate proof that love wins!

3) Hire LGBTQ+ vendors

When you’re searching for vendors, consider hiring businesses owned by someone in the queer community. Check out our list of inclusive Colorado LGBTQ+ owned, employed, or affirming wedding vendors!

LGBTQ elopement ideas with queer couple walking beside lake in the mountains

LGBTQ elopement ideas with queer couple getting dressed in rainbow socks

4) Consider non-traditional wedding attire that you feel confident in

Gone are the days of strict dress codes around what is considered “proper” wedding attire. From bridal jumpsuits and custom hats to bespoke gender-neutral suits, you have lots of options when it comes to clothing that you’ll feel confident and comfortable in all day!

5) Infuse pride colors into your wedding day

We’ve seen so many creative ways that couples have incorporated the colors of the pride flag into their wedding. Consider socks, lapel pins, flowers, or even a rainbow cake!

LGTBTQ pride elopement ideas with reading from Justice Anthony Kennedy

Ready to Start Planning Your colorado Elopement?

We’re here to make this process easier than “accidentally” binge-watching the newest season of your favorite show. Every single elopement package includes:

All-Inclusive Planning Support: From a custom location list packed with hidden gems, insider tips, LGBTQ+ affirming vendor/accommodation recs, and a collaborative timeline – we’ll walk you through planning so you feel confident every step of the way. Plus, you get unlimited access to us the whole way – no question too small, no idea too big.
Collaborative, No-Stress Timeline Planning: We’ll co-create a flexible timeline that matches your vision and values – not rushed, not rigid, and definitely not crammed with “be here at exactly 2:17 PM” vibes. You’ll have room to explore, soak it all in, and be fully present.

Colorado Experts, A Trusted Team: We’re your day-of coordinators and Colorado pros ready for anything. From last-minute backup plans to surprise wildlife wedding crashers, we come prepared with local knowledge, emergency snacks, backup gear, and a backup photographer you already trust.
Authentic Storytelling In Digital, Film, Panoramas & GIFS: Your day captured just like it felt – candid, emotional, and real—with a mix of digital, panoramas, GIFS, and dreamy film photos. All final, professionally edited photos are delivered to your inbox and backed-up to an online gallery ready to share with your nearest and dearest.

Everything’s Covered: No need to worry about my travel, lodging, or add-ons. It’s all included, so you can focus on what matters most. You also get a bonus $200 off any wedding album at booking!

If it’s on your elopement to-do list, I’m here to help check it off.

Colorado Elopement + Small Wedding Packages

Meet Larissa and Bailey! We are two born and raised Coloradoans who specialize in planning and capturing epic elopements for our couples that feel authentic to who they are. Loveland Pass is THE spot to elope if you want adventure and stunning scenery. We specialize only in Colorado and can help you plan the perfect just-us day or a celebration with up to 30 of your friends/family.

What’s Included

3+ Hours of Photography Coverage

We intentionally document your day with both digital and film. Includes high-resolution digital images, printing rights, a shareable online gallery, and free album design.

Full Elopement Planning Assistance

When we say we help with it all, we mean it. Location scouting and ideas. Vetted and LGBTQ+ allied vendors who know elopements. Recs for activities to do on your elopement day. Stress-free timeline planning. Planning resources and ideas. Unlimited communication because we never leave you high and dry.

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