6 STEPS TO PLANNING YOUR ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT
Before we dive into the 6 easy steps to planning your own adventure elopement, I just want to mention that there is no hard and fast roadmap to planning your ideal elopement day. Everyone’s idea of an adventure is different and with so many options, there are countless ways you can go about making plans for such a special occasion. Below are general guidelines that are meant to help you along the way of planning your elopement - if something doesn’t feel right to you, forget it! The main point of eloping is to have a wedding that’s totally and completely “you”.
1- TIME TO DREAM
The very first step in any creative plan is to daydream and brainstorm. This is the time when you and your soon-to-be spouse get to imagine all the possibilities of what your day could look like and not let the details or logistics creep in just yet. The sky really is the limit here.
2 - CHECK OFF YOUR BIGGEST DECISIONS FIRST
Once you have an idea of what you two want out of your day, it's time to think about the biggest decisions that will affect your elopement: who will be invited (if anyone), where you'll go, and how long you'll stay.
3 - IRON OUT THOSE DETAILS
After you’ve decided when and where to get married, the next step is to finalize all the details you need for your big day. This includes booking travel and accommodations, choosing vendors, planning activities for yourselves and/or your guests, picking out your wedding attire, and gathering any other items or gear you may need for your elopement.
4 - TIMELINE
Once you have the details worked out, it's time to put your vision into action and create a timeline for your elopement or intimate wedding day (or multiple days) that maps out everything you want to experience (with some wiggle room for spontaneity built-in of course!).
5 - GET READY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
Now the planning is done it’s finally time to gather everything you need, pack for your trip, make sure you communicate with your guests (if you have any), and get ready to have an amazing elopement day!
6 - ENJOY YOUR ELOPEMENT!
Congratulations! You've made it. Enjoy your big day and be fully present with your partner. Enjoy the incredible experience you created together as you say your vows and commit your lives to each other.
