How to Plan the Perfect Adventure Elopement
Our adventure elopement was truly the time of our lives – an unforgettable journey that was uniquely ours, and we couldn’t imagine saying ‘I do’ any other way!
Are you ready for an action-packed adventure? If you’re looking for tips on how to plan the perfect adventure elopement, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s dive into it!
Location Can be the Adventure in Your Elopement!
The first step in planning your adventure elopement is choosing the best location for what you have in mind. Are you picturing cascading waterfalls or wild forests, huge cliffs, or endless waters? Maybe you have a special place that you want to return to or somewhere you have always wanted to go? Location is so incredibly important because just the view alone can transform your elopement into an adventure.
When thinking about the place for your “I do!”, you need to keep in mind how to get to it, too!
Do you want the adventure of your wedding day to include hiking, flying, scaling cliffs, or even swimming? If you’d like to go off-roading through beautifully rugged terrains, we can help you plan for that too here. Make sure that you and your partner are comfortable with the amount of adventure you add to the way you travel because it is a huge part of your special day.
Hiking to a waterfall or a special spot in the mountains, driving into the wilderness of the desert, or taking a walk through your favorite meadow will all make your adventure elopement special, but will take very different time and energy from you and your spouse.
Activities for Your Adventure Elopement
Location is not the only way to turn your elopement into an adventure; there is a range of activities that can make even the simplest backdrop into magic.
- If you’re an artistic lover, you could include painting into your elopement day, creating a shared masterpiece to commemorate your special day.
- Dance or just cuddle each other under a starlit sky, surrounded by the warm glow of a campfire.
- Share a picnic basket filled with your favorite foods while gazing at the mountains, and maybe even take that basket on a boat ride with you! BTW I offer styled all-inclusive picnics as an elopement add-on to give you one less thing to worry about for your special day!
- Hang out with cute horses or even go horseback riding!
- Swim in the river or even go fishing together!
- For couples who love an adrenaline rush, consider incorporating rock climbing or mountain biking into your adventure elopement, let your wildest dreams come true on your wedding day!
Love Sunrise to Sunset, All Year Round!
Picking just the right time of year can be the adventure you are seeking, dancing in the snow, rain, or falling cherry blossoms can be the magic you are looking for in your adventure elopement.
- Rise with the sun for an early morning hike to catch the first sunrays shining in the waterfall for an intimate moment with nature’s beauty.
- Use the mid-day to take refuge from the sun under the blooming trees in the spring or catch the glimmering snow in winter.
- Always remember to not let the golden hour slip by unnoticed, take a magical hot air balloon ride as you watch the sun setting over the mountains!
- Even after the sun is gone, there is plenty to be enjoyed: dance in the moonlight or paint all the stars shining in the sky on your wedding day.
From Boots to Gowns: Dressing for the Ultimate Adventure Elopement!
Gone are the days of restrictive attire! If your elopement is an adventure, so can be your outfit! Especially consider footwear that complements your chosen activities, hiking boots, and a wedding dress is a match made in heaven!
Take note of the seasonal changes and prepare well, a parasol to shield you from the sun or cozy blankets to bundle up in are not only practical but can make for great accessories in your wedding photoshoot. Rain? Snow? Embrace it! Weather can add a touch of personality and uniqueness to your photos! Bad weather is only bad if you let it!
Who’s Coming Along?
To make your elopement official, you will need some witnesses to come along for the ride (usually one or two, depending on the state! Though in Montana you don’t need any witnesses at all!), so plan how and when to include them in your adventurous elopement! Matt and I would be more than happy to be your witnesses if you’re not planning to bring anyone! 😉
If you’d like more guests to be a part of your wedding. Plan according to their abilities, not every location is accessible to all people, so maybe include them in some parts, but let other adventures be for just the two of you.
To round out your wedding party, consider who will be saving these magical moments – the photographer! Check out our portfolio if you’re still looking for your dream adventure elopement photographer! We are ready to accompany you to whatever adventures your heart desires!
Get Your Paperwork Ready
Make sure you have everything necessary for your marriage licenses! Depending on your chosen location, you might need to take out permits, so contact the local authorities and get everything sorted. The adventure elopement will be worth the paperwork!
Figuring out all the legal stuff and permits is something we help our clients with to make sure their elopement day goes as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Just schedule a FREE consult call here!
Embrace the Unexpected of your Adventure Elopement!
Leave room for spontaneous moments of joy! Consider a surprise horseback ride, exploring the rugged beauty of your chosen location together. Take with you a picnic basket with all your favorite snacks, complete with a cozy blanket for when you suddenly feel a little peckish. Capture candid moments of laughter and love, whether it’s while roasting marshmallows around the campfire or twirling under the stars.
So there you have it, adventurous couples! Your elopement is poised to be an action-packed adventure, a day filled with diverse and exciting activities. Embrace every moment, relish every thrill, and cherish every memory. Here’s to an epic, activity-fueled adventure elopement!
Tami Renae Photo & Films | Adventure Elopement Photographer & Videographer
We are Tami and Matt, two adventurous souls who love nothing more than to run through a wild meadow, photographing true love at play. Seriously, it barely feels like work!
If you want an off-the-beaten-path elopement to get fired up for a life of laughter and love together, we’re the photography and videography duo for you. Get in touch today, and let’s chat more about our adventure elopement packages!
And if you want more tips on planning your adventure elopement or see inspiration for how your big day could look like, visit our blog!