Eloping at Sapphire Point Overlook

If you’re looking for a low-key location for your small wedding or elopement ceremony around the Breckenridge area, Sapphire Point is stunning! The overlook sits at the top of Lake Dillon with gorgeous mountain, forest, and lake views.

As a local photographer in Dillon, Sapphire Point is such a special place where I’ve been able to photograph so many elopements, proposals, and couples. It’s also one of our favorite spots to bring visitors. It’s easy to get to, beautiful views and a Breckenridge staple.

Sapphire Point is one of the most accessible hiking trails in Summit County, with lots of beautiful spaces for photos. A permit is needed to reserve the overlook space.

Edited for 2025: They are currently planning to renovate the space and have limited availability for 2025. Check out our list of Summit County wedding venues if you’re looking for an alternative option!

Details about Sapphire Point weddings and elopements

Availability: Year round

Weddings are year-round at Sapphire Point making it one of the most popular spots for a small wedding or elopement in Breckenridge. They allow reservations 6 months in advance on their website – Book Sapphire Point Overlook.

Reservations are booked in 3-hour increments to use the Overlook area and the fee is $120. Note that your reservation allows you to use the Overlook space, but does not block off the ‘Sapphire Point trail’ making it not 100% private and allows for bystanders to watch your ceremony. Some will leave signage saying ‘quiet, wedding in place’ or something along those lines.

Capacity: 30 people

You can host weddings up to 30 people (including vendors + kids) at Sapphire Point. 30 people might be a bit of a stretch for the overlook area, so keeping it closer to 20 people will help!

Because of new rules starting in 2025, you no longer can have chairs, so your guests will have to stand.

Where should I stay?

Sapphire Point is just outside of The Town of Breckenridge and a quick 10-15 minute drive. It’s up a windy, steep road (Swan Mountain) so be sure to have a suitable 4-wheel drive car in the winter to make it up the hill! Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon or Keystone would also make great towns to stay in. They are about 5-25 minutes from Sapphire Point.

Winter elopement at Sapphire Point

These two chose Sapphire Point as their backdrop for their New Year’s elopement. It was the perfect intimate and snow ceremony for these two plus their kiddos.

Getting ready in downtown Breckenridge

They spent the morning getting ready in their gorgeous rental home right by the gondola in Breckenridge. There’s just something so special about the town covered in snow and decorated for the holidays.

Snowy winter elopement ceremony at Sapphire Point Overlook

New Year’s Dinner at Radicato in Downtown Breckenridge

Vendors

Planner: Party Girl Events

Officiant: Phil Gallagher

Photographer: Greenhouse Creative Studios

Florals: Petal and Bean

Hair and Makeup: Weemala

Getting ready at a Breckenridge vacation rental

These two spent the morning getting ready in their vacation rental in Blue River with their friends and family where they did a first look and then set off for the ceremony! Their two-level home was perfect for the bride getting ready upstairs and the groom on the basement level.

Couples photos around Sapphire Point

Ceremony at Sapphire Point Overlook

The rain cleared out which was the perfect timing for their ceremony. They incorporated the sweetest family speeches into the ceremony.

Small reception at Dillon Marina Pavilion 

We headed down Swan Mountain to Dillon Pavilion Park which is another stunning and low-key area by the lake and about 15 minutes from Sapphire Point.

The Pavilion is right next to the water, the Amphitheater and surrounded by gorgeous views.

It was a chilly, rainy day so having a roof over our heads to keep out of the drizzle was great. I always recommend preparing for all sorts of weather. Rainy days in the summer can bring cool temperatures so make sure you’re prepared to keep your guests cozy!

Vendor Team

Photography: Kelsey by Greenhouse Creative Studios

Ceremony Venue: Sapphire Point Overlook

Reception Venue: Marina Park Pavilion

Hair and Makeup: Weemala

Cake: Sweet Ride Bake Shop

Chairs and Rentals: Tents and Events