Bear Lake
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Seed Package
This is our simplest package! Plant that seed to start off your marriage with our officiant-only package.
Pricing is tailored to your specific venue, permits, and guest count — get your all-in quote in 2 minutes.
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- Professional officiant who is legally registered
- Personalized Ceremony
- Advice on obtaining marriage license
- High quality, meaningful & joyful ceremony!
- In-house representative who is your contact for all things Simply Eloped!
- At-the-ready team available to you
- Can answer questions about ceremony, vendors or the area
- Ability to pay in installments with no added fees
- Personalized dashboard with your elopement details
- Wedding page you can share with friends and family
- 0% installment payment plan
- Access to our brand partners
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We're firm believers that there's magic within each and every wedding that takes place.
Hiking Trail Details
Bear Lake is surrounded by scenic trails that showcase the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park:
• Bear Lake Loop Trail (0.6 miles round trip, easy): A flat, picturesque trail encircling Bear Lake, offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountain peaks. This short walk is ideal for couples and guests to enjoy before or after the ceremony.
• Nymph Lake Trail (1 mile round trip, moderate): A nearby trail that leads to Nymph Lake, featuring lovely forested sections and serene mountain vistas.
• Dream Lake Trail (2 miles round trip, moderate): For those seeking a bit more adventure, this trail extends beyond Nymph Lake to Dream Lake, rewarding hikers with stunning alpine scenery.
What to Expect
A Detailed Example of How Your Day Could Be Arranged
You Will Love This Venue If:
- You want a stunning lakeside ceremony framed by epic mountain peaks, offering an iconic Colorado backdrop.
- You prefer an accessible location that allows for an intimate ceremony with a short walk from the parking area, making it easy for guests to attend.
- You are captivated by the idea of a seasonal venue, providing unique experiences with snow-covered scenery in winter and vibrant landscapes in spring and fall.
Must Know
- Permits: A permit is required for ceremonies at Bear Lake. Simply Eloped will coordinate the application process for you. Only one ceremony is allowed per day, and permits are not issued on weekends. Visit Rocky Mountain National Park’s website for more details.
- Weather Variability: The weather in the park can change quickly. From snow in winter to cool mornings in fall and spring, be sure to dress in layers and bring appropriate gear to stay comfortable.
- Accessibility: Bear Lake is wheelchair accessible, with a paved path leading to the site. The parking lot is nearby, but only five cars (including vendor vehicles) are permitted. The short walk to the ceremony spot may be slippery during winter, so bring suitable footwear.
You have questions? We have answers.
We are there every step of the way
You have two easy options to get a quote for your perfect elopement package: 1. Contact us directly ? We?re happy to walk you through the process and create a customized quote based on your preferences. You can reach out here or call us at (303) 997-1578 for personalized assistance. 2. Use our Venue Finder Tool ? Our easy-to-use tool allows you to build your own package and find the perfect venue for your elopement. Try it here: https://reserve.simplyeloped.com/venue-finder Let us know how we can help!
Our packages include 20 guests or less, but every venue we offer varies in how many guests we're allowed to invite. Just ask us!
We make the process of getting married extremely easy! We'll work with you to establish your destination, venue, date, time, guest count and the package you'd like to book with us and then the rest is on our plate! We offer 250 venues around the US and in most instances we coordinate on your behalf. We'll pair you with exceptional vendors, an elopement specialist who will guide you through every step of the process and set you up with a dashboard where you can manage your elopement A-Z. Your biggest responsibility is getting your marriage license and we'll do the rest!
Of course! We have all sorts of packages that can offer whatever vendor you're seeking to hire for. We do not, however, just coordinate a venue. You do need to book a package for the rest of the perks of working with Simply Eloped :)
Since 82% of the ceremonies we perform are destination weddings, the average planning time is 3-9 months in advance of the ceremony date. However, we've planned as far as three years out and with as little notice as a few days. We're flexible - one of our biggest strengths as a company!
When you're using our quote request process, a lot of the venue fees are grouped into the final package offering. That's why you may be unable to see a line item or specific breakdown of how much the venue costs. If the venue requires you to make the reservation, we let you know in our quote builder how much that costs and how to do that. Everything else is included in the package quote. Just one less thing for you to worry about.
For lighting, we recommend holding your elopement ceremony in the morning or in the evening. Direct lighting can create harsh lines or shadows and isn't very flattering on anyone. We definitely recommend holding your ceremony prior to 11am or after 4pm. Feel free to ask us for timing based on your date and destination!
As soon as you book our services, we get to work! We'll immediately introduce you to your elopement specialist who is kind of like your best friend between the date you book and the day you elope! Your elopement specialist will be ensuring every step of the process is smooth and delightful. They will introduce you to your team, answer any questions you have, put your schedule and invoice together and much much more! We'll also begin the process of personalizing. You'll work with your officiant on ensuring your ceremony matches what you envision and dream of. Your photographer will ensure they understand what kind of shots or photos you're hoping for. Your hair & makeup artist will inquire as to the style you're going after for your hmu. The week of your ceremony we'll send your itinerary with all of the details you need for you and your guests. Your team will meet at your ceremony site and the rest, as they say, is history. :)
First off - know that every moment of your elopement day we are available to you for whatever you need! We're very prompt on timing with floral delivery, hair & makeup, etc. Your team will always meet at your venue prior to your ceremony time to ensure everyone is collected, introduced and ready for a gorgeous ceremony right on time. Your officiant will kick off your ceremony and ensure that all of your requests are beautifully exhibited in your personalized ceremony. Ceremonies generally last 15 - 20 minutes which will then kick off into your portrait session with your photographer (if you booked one with us). The main task you need to be mindful of on your big day is bringing your marriage license and we do the rest! :)
All of our payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor called Stripe. We don't store your credit card information, so you'll always have control over what payments you make and when.
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Good to Know Before You Elope Here
Definitely meet at the Visitor Center half hour prior to when you have your ceremony scheduled with all parties. Keep in mind it takes about 18-minutes to drive from the visitor center to Sprague Lake. If you have elder folks, feel free to bring them a folding chair. All other decorations and chairs not allowed unless given special permission from Rocky Mountain National Park Reminder not to carry too much. You don’t want a bunch of bags, etc in your photos. In the case of rain, we can duck into your car and wait for the weather to pass (it generally breaks quickly). Otherwise, we can plan for another day. Touch base with us in that case! Bring walking shoes if you intend to wear high heels in your ceremony. You won’t regret the flats, I promise! Reminder, dogs are not permitted at this location. Speaking of tips, we highly recommend them for your team! $30/person is customary and means a lot for the work they put in! Lastly, don’t forget to have fun. This is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life (in the special way). Breathe, relax and enjoy. You got this. ;)