Elopement Hair & Makeup in California & Colorado, What It Actually Costs (2026)

You are getting married on a cliff in Big Sur. Or in the desert outside Joshua Tree. Or with ten of your favorite people in the Rockies. Your guest list is tiny and your photos are forever. Every eloping bride asks us the same thing: do I really need professional hair and makeup for this? After ten years and thousands of wedding mornings, our answer is yes. And it should not cost what the internet says it costs.

The honest numbers

Our 2026 elopement package is flat and simple. Southern California $650. Colorado $650. Northern California $795. That includes hair and makeup for the bride, on location, travel within your region, and a two hour beauty block on your wedding day. No bridal party minimums. No surprises.

Why it costs less than a wedding package

A full wedding booking means a bride plus her party, a long morning, and often multiple artists. An elopement is one person, one artist, two hours. You are paying for the artistry, not the entourage. That is the whole math.

Why some companies charge $1,250

Honestly, travel and minimums. Many artists drive hours to reach elopement locations and price for the full day they are giving up. We do it differently. Our teams already live and work in every area we serve, so your artist is local, the travel is short, and your price reflects that.

What to know before you book

The package covers the bride, up to two people total, on location, with travel in your region included. Two hours is plenty for one person plus touch ups before photos. Trials are available as an add on. And because elopements often come together fast, we welcome weekdays and short notice dates.

How to book

Check your date, tell us where and when, and we will match you with an artist near your location. You will hear back from us within a day.