How to Plan an Adventure Elopement 

Are you trying to plan your adventure elopement?

Girl, have I got the planning guide for you!

Hi, I’m Alex! I plan and photograph elopements in the Pacific Northwest.

I wanted to create a guide to teach you how to plan an adventure elopement from start to finish.

Remember, you don’t have to go through the planning process alone. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed - just reach out!

1. Decide on a Location

The first step in planning your adventure elopement is to decide on a location.

Focus on finding a place that feels special to you.

Once you have a few elopement locations in mind begin researching the logistics of that location.

• what is an adventure elopement?

• PNW outdoor elopement locations

• how to get married in a National Park

• permits and park passes you need

• washington state marriage laws

• the best time to elope in Washington

2. Create a Guest List

When you elope you are no longer bound by traditional norms.

You can invite a small group or no one at all. It is completely your call.

Only you get to decide who comes to your wedding.

Read through my blog posts about how to handle friends, family, and your guest list.

• tips on creating a guest list

• how to tell your family you are eloping

• eloping with family

• eloping with kids

• sending elopement announcements

• how to plan an elopement reception

3. Book Vendors

Vendors and venues aren’t the first things that come to mind when planning an adventure elopement.

But if you want a bouquet or a mermaid braid you might want to hire a couple of wedding vendors.

Read my tips on hiring a photographer, how to choose an officiant, and what questions to ask your florist.

• how to find an elopement photographer

• finding an elopement florist

• elopement vendor booking checklist

4. Plan Your Day

The best part about eloping is you can do anything you want on your wedding day. Sunrise hikes to the summit or spend the morning relaxing and get married on a rugged beach at sunset.

Elopements leave room for adventure and spontaneity.

Create a general timeline with your photographer but don’t be afraid to ditch the scheduled time slots and live a little.

• adventure elopement activities

• how to plan a hiking elopement

• what to bring in your backpack

• what to wear while hiking

• hiking in your wedding dress

• elopement footwear

5. Get Married!

Don’t rush it. Take little moments alone together.

You chose to elope. You chose to do something different.

You created a day that has meaning to you. Relax and enjoy your wedding day.

• planning your elopement ceremony

• how to create an elopement timeline

• elopement dress ideas

• casual groom looks