Would you rather trade picking out bridesmaid dresses and chair rentals for a new stamp to add to your passport for your most unforgettable experience yet? Then chances are, you’re planning an elopement. A lot of couples know that they want to do something special for their wedding day, but they don’t necessarily know how they can spend their entire elopement day. Here are a few different examples of an adventure elopement timeline, as well as some steps to take to get started with your elopement planning.
Before you start planning your day, picking out your dress, and booking flights, think about how you want your wedding day to unfold. Do you want something very private, quiet, and laid back? Do you want to go on an adventure? Decide what best represents you, your relationship, and your mutual interests. You’ll be able to make decisions much more easily once you can visualize your day unfolding in the perfect way for you.
When couples are planning more traditional weddings, they tend to fall into the trap of doing things “just because” that’s what other people do. Your elopement can be – and include – anything you want. Make a list of everything you can think of – traditional, what friends or family have done at their weddings, what you would love to do at yours – and then go through it with your partner so you can decide together what stays and what goes.
As an elopement photographer, I help you with planning, including creating your timeline! Planning an elopement or small wedding can feel overwhelming, so I help you with everything from figuring out what vibe best suits you, which locations would work well, and how to pull all of the details together.
10am – Hanging together at a cabin or Airbnb (you can spend a quiet morning alone doing yoga, having coffee, taking your dog for a walk – or you can hang with family and friends)
12pm – Getting ready
1pm – Leave for Jeep adventure to go drive along the coast and explore + get tacos
3:30pm – Hike to 1st location
4:15pm – Change into wedding attire
4:30pm – First look + portraits
4:45pm – Hike to ceremony location
5pm – Ceremony + vow exchange
5:20pm – Champagne, portraits, exploring + hiking
6:30pm – Hike back to Jeep
7pm – Meet friends and family at restaurant for celebratory dinner, toasts + speeches, first dance, music, cake, and party!
4am – Getting ready
4:45am – Drive to ceremony location
5:15am – Sunrise ceremony
5:45am – Exploring + portraits
6:30am – Breakfast picnic + thermos coffee
7am – Drive to 2nd location for more exploring/portraits
8:30am – Drive to restaurant/venue for brunch reception
9am – Brunch reception with family + friends
12pm – Horseback riding just the two of you
2pm – Start the party with your guests!
These are just a couple of examples to show you what a full, intentional elopement day can look like. The beauty of having an elopement is that you can craft your own traditions and do things your way. Donβt be afraid to do something brand new that feels most like you.
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Love the timeline example! So helpful when planning an elopement that can have so many options!
Thanks Julia!!! Yes, there are SO many possibilities for an elopement timeline – it can be anything you want!!! So seeing some real-life examples is always a great jumping-off point!! π
This post has so much great advice! So helpful for couples planning to elope!
Thanks Abbi!!! I’m glad you got some good info out of it! xoxo
Seriously such good info for couples wanting to elope! Creating a timeline can be hard but you made it sound easy!
Aww thanks Jessika!!!! Hahhaha as long as you keep it centred on you and what you love to do together, it is super easy to put together! π
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