A bride wore a $17,000 wedding dress with hiking boots to her mountaintop elopement

Samantha GrindellFeb 23, 2021, 01:55 IST

Jasmine and Scott Derris shared the cost of their elopement with Insider.A. Light Photography

Scott and Jasmine Derris eloped on a Colorado mountain in October of 2020.
The couple spent money on their wedding attire and rings instead of a big party.
For Insider, the Derrises broke down how much everything cost for their $56,853 wedding.

Jasmine and Scott Derris met as many modern couples do: online.

They met on Tinder. A. Light Photography

After going back and forth about it, the couple decided to elope.

They eloped. A. Light Photography

Jasmine and Scott used Simply Eloped to plan their wedding.

Simply Eloped is an elopement planning service. A. Light Photography

Simply Eloped's "Bloom Package" was perfect for Jasmine and Scott.

They used the Bloom Package. A. Light Photography

Photography and videography costs were the bulk of the Bloom Package.

They had a photographer and a videographer. A. Light Photography

A violinist played during the couple's wedding, which was one of the highlights of the day for Jasmine.

The music was custom. A. Light Photography

Jasmine's wedding dress took up a big portion of the couple's budget.

The dress cost $17,000. A. Light Photography

Jasmine paired the dress with an affordable hair clip instead of a veil.

The look was simple and elegant. A. Light Photography

Jasmine spent a little over $600 on the two pairs of shoes she wore to the wedding.

She wore two pairs of shoes. A. Light Photography

Scott spent $7,500 on a custom suit for the wedding.

Scott's suit was custom. A. Light Photography

A silk tie and a colorful interior gave the suit dimension.

The jacket was embroidered with the wedding date. A. Light Photography

Jasmine's wedding rings were the most expensive aspect of the wedding at $24,000.

The engagement ring featured a two-carat diamond. A. Light Photography

The couple paid less than $100 for their wedding cake and cupcakes.

The "Zelda" theme continued with the cupcakes. A. Light Photography

The couple also stayed in an Airbnb the night before the wedding.

The wedding was at sunrise. A. Light Photography

Simply Eloped helped the couple write their vows.

The officiant was provided by Simply Eloped. A. Light Photography

Jasmine's favorite part of the wedding day was the first look she and Scott shared.

The first look was a highlight of the day. A. Light Photography

The Derrises ended up spending just over $56,000 on their wedding.

The wedding was expensive even though it was intimate. A. Light Photography

Jasmine doesn't want couples to feel forced to have big weddings.

Elopements are a great choice for many couples. A. Light Photography

Jasmine loves how comfortable she is around Scott.

They're at ease with each other. A. Light Photography

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