What is an Elopement?
It is a simple, intimate day, centered on you and your love, where you can break from the pressure of tradition, your dream wedding come true.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Let's Bust Some Myths
When I think elope I think cheap, quick, sneaking away in the dead of night to get married in secret and shame.
Once upon a time that might have been what eloping meant, but not anymore. Eloping has turned into a beautiful alternative to the traditional, bigger than all get out wedding most people are used to. It is a day focused solely on what you and yours want. You get to dive into your heart of hearts, dig around, see what a dream day together would be, and then we make it happen. How freaking awesome is that?!
Elopements can only last 1-2 Hours
No! YOU ARE IN LOVE!!! THIS CALLS FOR CELEBRATION!!! Once again, your elopement day is ALL ABOUT YOU AND YOURS. Seriously, that's it. Therefore, this day deserves to be whatever you want, for longer than 1-2 hours. Having trouble envisioning what day or even two days could possibly look like? Fear not, we have some elopement day outlines to help spark thoughts and get your creative juices flowing.
Elopements Are Unromantic
We would confidently venture to say that your elopement will be one of the most romantic things you have ever experienced. No. Stinking. Joke. The intimacy of a day authentically celebrating love is intense. Everyone cries, there are kisses everywhere, no pressures from Great Aunt Suzy twice removed. It's the good stuff.
What Could Your Day Look Like?
Glacial Getaway
Glacier National Park
8:00am -- You wake up to breathtaking views and fresh air outside your cabin
8:30am -- Leisurely eat breakfast
9:30am -- Morning kayak trip with wildlife sightseeing
12:00 -- A yummy picnic lunch, lounge in a hammock, rest, read, snuggle.
3:00pm -- Hair and makeup artist arrive and the getting ready process starts
4:00pm -- First look, Ooooo, Ahhhhh
4:30pm -- Leave for ceremony site
5:00pm -- Arrive at ceremony site
5:15pm -- Exchange vows
5:45pm -- Explore surrounding areas, see the sights, bask in your newlywed status
7:00pm -- Arrive back at cabin for your favorite dinner prepared by a personal chef
9:00pm -- Watch the sunset
Urban Paradise
Chicago, IL
9:00am -- Hit up a pier side breakfast cafe
10:00am -- Explore the city, Stroll along the river walk
12:00pm -- Picnic in Millenium Park
1:30pm -- Check out the museums district
3:30pm -- Head to the hotel to check in and such
4:00pm -- Hair and Make up arrive, everyone starts getting ready
6:00pm -- Head to a downtown rooftop for an open air ceremony
6:30pm -- Exchange vows
7:30pm -- Enjoy catered in Chicago style pizza and drinks at a local brewery
Backyard Beach
Orange Beach, AL
4:15am -- Wake up for a simple breakfast and to get ready
5:30am -- Head to the beach with your fiancé
6:00am -- Say your vows as the waves crash, the seagulls seagull, and the sun rises on you and your now spouse
6:30am -- Build a sandcastle in the brilliant morning light
8:00am -- Go snorkeling
10:30am -- Brunch
12:00pm -- Head to the private beach right outside your ocean front house (where you were just married and built a sandcastle) Hang out, nap, read your book, body board, whatever trips your trigger.
3:00pm -- Parasailing
4:30pm -- Snack time, chill, decompress
6:30pm -- Sunset dolphin boat tour
8:30pm -- Fresh seafood dinner overlooking the ocean.