There are so many options when planning your elopement, so we have a few (okay 100) ideas to get your wheels turning! The decision to elope is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! Couples are realizing that simplicity, adventure, and intentionality is exactly what they’re looking for.
The MOST important thing about your elopement is that it’s YOUR elopement. So important in fact, we put it in all caps. If you’re still deciding whether to elope or have a wedding, here are a few reasons other couples have decided to elope. Check out our list of 100 things to do on your elopement day below, we can’t wait to hear what you and your honey decide to do on your special day!
- pop that champagne
- have a picnic
- throw axes post ceremony
- kayak/canoe to your elopement location
- get up for the sunrise
- soak in the sunset
- take a boat cruise
- book a bucket list trip
- book a photographer/videographer team you jam with (hi, hello, nice to meet you!)
- enjoy s’mores by the campfire
- go on a hike
- summit a mountain
- spend the night in a sprinter van by the beach
- chase waterfalls (TLC style)
- hike with your pup(s)
- go off road jeeping/atv-ing
- tell your family you’re eloping
- go on a helicopter ride
- cuddle up in an igloo
- have a romantic dinner in a van by the beach
- have a first look
- don’t have a first look
- create your own vows
- dance under the stars for your first dance
- have dinner at a local restaurant
- bring your favorite beers with you to cheers
- make a piece of art together
- order room service
- jump in a body of water in your wedding attire
- rent that dream AirBnB you’ve had your eyes on
- hike in the dark with headlamps
- elope in Lake Tahoe
- go skydiving
- have your best friends join you for all or part of your adventure elopement
- start the day in a cute coffee shop
- elope in Moab, Utah
- cheers over your favorite cocktail
- go bar hopping together alone, or with friends/family
- go snowboarding or skiing
- go mountain biking
- elope in Oregon
- take a scenic gondola ride in a mountain town
- rent standup paddle boards
- go visit your favorite animals at a zoo
- visit a plant nursery and buy a plant that will remind you of your special day
- go on a hot air balloon ride
- elope in Ireland
- bake your own wedding cake
- smash a piece of said wedding cake in your honey’s face
- create your favorite cocktail together
- take a pottery class together
- tell each other stories from when you first met
- read your text messages to each other from your first few weeks of dating
- call your friends and have them tell you what you were like when you first met your now SPOUSE!
- plan a full day elopement or even a 2 day elopement adventure
- sing karaoke at a karaoke bar
- pack your bags and buy the cheapest day-of plane tickets available
- visit a national park
- visit a national forest
- elope in Glacier National Park
- pretend you’re tourists in your hometown
- have your photographer take photos of you in your pjs in bed with coffee, your pets, or just hanging out
- take your favorite donuts with you to enjoy for dessert
- have your hair and/or makeup professionally done
- pick out each other’s outfits for the day
- go zip lining in a jungle
- elope in Mexico
- only order from the happy hour menu at multiple bars/restaurants
- order that fancy ass meal you’ve always dreamed of together
- write your dreams together for your future
- elope in Yellowstone National Park
- write down your story together to remember for years to come
- visit a farm and pick fruit and vegetables
- take a winery/whiskey/brewery tour
- elope in San Diego
- take a walk on a beach
- go camping (or glamping!)
- have your wedding bouquet and boutonniere made by a local florist
- visit your first date location (or a special location to you two)
- give each other a gift
- elope in Montana
- hire a private chef to cook your wedding dinner in your AirBnB (or home!)
- wear a special perfume, cologne, essential oil, etc – scents help bring you back to that moment you said ‘I do’
- get ready together
- relax post ceremony in natural hot springs
- facetime/zoom/google hangouts/you get the point – video chat your loved ones
- listen to music or stargaze by a campfire on the beach, in the mountains, in your backyard
- start your day with your favorite physical activity together – go for a run, a bike ride, a walk, do some yoga, hike, etc.
- sing/play a song for your partner
- have a few loved ones write letters to you to read on your elopement day
- elope on a ranch
- have a post-elopement dinner celebration with your closest friends and family
- go on a road trip (actual map required)
- visit a museum
- elope in a different country
- go scuba diving or snorkeling in a coral reef
- skinny dip in a remote body of water
- volunteer somewhere close to your heart
- rent your dream car for a day
- marry. your. best. friend.
While this list of 100 things to do on your elopement day is fucking epic (in our humble opinion), we’re just getting started!! Thinking of doing something not on this list? We’re so here for it. Did your heart flutter at some of these ideas? Reach out and we can help create the elopement of your dreams!
If you’ve been thinking about whether or not an elopement is right for you– this is your sign. Book your free elopement consultation today! Our Full Day Elopement Experience covers up to 12 hours of documentation, ensuring every minute of your elopement experience will be remembered.
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