Fabulous Ways To Plan an Adventure Elopement

We certainly love to go overboard with every little wedding detail and every now and then we come across a new wedding trend that stands as a true testament to the ever-changing landscape of traditional weddings! Going by the kind of year that 2020 was, it is no surprise that so many new trends and updates were served on our platter, especially as we have seen how different industries coped differently. While various industries came up with various updates, our wedding industry came up with many trending small wedding ideas that we have never seen before, featuring couples who went extra innovative and creative to marry the love of their lives. These small wedding ideas and updates have our hearts. Have you heard about the next stunning latest wedding update called an adventure elopement? Yes, we are just as awed as you guys as this fresh wedding update is taking us from sweeping mountain peaks and majestic desert views to bustling cityscapes and uber exotic international destinations! Hop on to learn more about this latest small wedding idea that involves having the most thrilling adventure while getting married.

There are so many couples for whom a traditional big wedding just doesn't feel like the right choice. So having an adventure elopement lets them get married in a way that feels more true to themselves. Adventure elopement ideas are all about bringing certain elements of traditional weddings and weaving them around an epic adventure! Planning an adventure elopement lets a couple get married while being surrounded by nature and it is mostly meant for couples who feel a certain level of connection to the wild and untamed outdoors. The possibilities are endless with adventure elopement inspirations! From getting married in a backpacking adventure or on a helicopter ride over Alaska to tying the knot in an ancient cave surrounded by glaciers or even while being on an SUV ride through the desert, an adventure elopement destination can literally take place wherever your imagination can take you. If you are ready to let this adventure take on your big day, adventure elopement planning can take the place of your traditional wedding planning session. Wondering if it’s right for you? We have got your guide to planning an adventure elopement featuring certain tips for an unforgettable event.

A Comprehensive Guide With Tips To Plan An Adventure Elopement: 

Adventure elopement destination

While planning an adventure elopement you have to first choose your own adventure! Since there are no wedding venue rules to follow you can totally customize your wedding with dreamy wedding ideas on any budget. However, there are certain things you should consider like the accessibility of the area where you are planning your intimate destination wedding and how you are planning to reach there. Finding the location you want to get married in is one of the most important wedding decisions along with picking a wedding date, you have to take while planning an adventure elopement. Your wedding location is going to dictate every other detail of your wedding planning progress and hence it is the most important factor of planning a destination elopement. Several other factors are related to this decision like- how secluded do you want your destination to be? Is the destination season friendly according to the wedding date that you have picked, like whether it is a remote snowy mountain or an arid desert? If there will be other guests, will it be easily accessible to them as well?

Having a clear vision of what and how your elopement will be 

Having a wedding plan in hand and weaving the other details around it can be a great start. A clear vision about how your adventure elopement will be can open up your mind to the endless possibilities that await you. For instance, if you want to tie up trending fall wedding themes in a mountain top, there are many rad ideas that are waiting for you to be discovered. Having a clear vision will help you to focus and create a purpose for your elopement wedding planning, along with knowing why and what you are doing, and overcoming obstacles that might arise along the way. In this process, firstly you need to create your own inspirational adventure elopement which you have always wanted, and secondly, predict all the changes and hiccups that might come in the future so that you have the flexibility in hand to deal with them. Your adventure elopement is celebrating who you are as an individual as well as a couple. So when you create a successful vision of your elopement, you begin to feel passionate about it. You visualize it and set goals and employ a plan of action to reach your goal.

Permits, marriage license, and other requirements

If you are looking to do an adventure elopement, one of the things that are non-negotiable is respecting the environment you are getting married in and leaving nothing behind but memories and footprints. Honoring our planet is one of the best practices when it comes to planning an adventure elopement along with safety. Before you get your heart set on a place, make sure to do your homework on what kinds of restrictions or permits may be needed, and what is allowed or not allowed. Along with location permissions, there are many countries that require you to stay for several weeks or months before you are able to obtain a marriage license. There are also locations with waiting periods or restrictions on who can legally marry you which might hamper your adventure elopement plans.

Adventure elopement itinerary 

Although there is no official rulebook as to how to elope or have an adventure elopement, planning an adventure elopement itinerary is very much different than planning your next vacation. Hence it is advisable to plan an itinerary and do your homework to create a good adventure elopement plan. An elopement itinerary can be of three essential parts- travel arrangements from your location to the elopement location, the timeline of the elopement day itself, and an itinerary for the adventurous day(s) before and after the elopement From hiring a wedding photographer for a beautiful family photo session to deciding on someone who will officiate your wedding ceremony, every little and big detail boils down to this step.

Wedding outfit for adventure elopement guide 

From deciding on the outfits for the elopement day (wedding ceremony) itself to deciding on the makeup for other days, there are many elopement styling guides for you to jot down. You can pick and bring whatever wedding outfit you want to wear on your wedding day from traditional and unconventional to alternative and modern to the destination of adventure elopement. While deciding on the style of your wedding outfit for your adventure elopement wedding, you need to let your mind run free and allow your creative energy to flow. Wearing something in which you can feel confident and comfortable is very necessary. The same rule applies to your outfit for other days of your elopements when you are doing outdoor activities or just exploring the region, walking around town, and getting lost. There are many elopement styling guides and inspirations for couples available on the internet that come with personal helpful advice, tips, and tricks that are tailor-made for adventure elopements.

Elopement makeup and hairstyle guide 

Blowing hair can look dramatic for elopement wedding photos as it adds to the movement, and captures the spirit of this wedding type! However, some couples do not like it as it can make your hair and makeup turn messy. Brides can experiment with hairstyles that are more fixated into a place if they are concerned about having their hair being windblown. You can ask your wedding stylist to test the style in your own home or backyard for running a trial. Never forget to carry extra bobby pins, hair ties, and bridal hair adornments to make last moment adjustments. In the case of wedding makeup, it is advisable to wear makeup that does not wear a lot. Hiring a makeup artist to do your makeup on your big day might not be an option if you are traveling to a very remote place and in such situations, DIY wedding makeup tips can come in handy. For instance, in the case of a higher altitude place, a lightweight SPF is a bridal must-have as the skin is more prone to getting chapped and sunburned.

Hiring a planner for an adventure elopement

A local wedding planner can be a huge help if you are traveling to elope. They can help organize a cute picnic afterward or maybe they know about some location spots for the vows. Just like planning any other wedding event, an adventure elopement wedding also has a lot of logistics and factors to consider. Even if the size of the wedding is small there are many factors to plan in which case adventure elopement wedding planner can prove to be very helpful. Although the possibilities for having an adventure elopement are endless, your wedding planner can narrow it down for you to realize your vision and be realistic about the logistics. For instance, in case you need to hire a car in a location that requires high clearance grounds, your adventure elopement wedding planner can be of great help. He or she can give you great tips for that specific location, along with arranging for permits, getting your marriage license, finding accommodations and amenities to suit your big day needs. It’s much more complicated to run errands such as picking up a small cake and flowers or finding lodging in a location you’re not familiar with. 

Who and what to bring?

Are you going to invite guests to your adventure elopement? Eloping doesn’t mean it’s only the two of you as there are plenty of ways to hold onto the spirit of eloping while bringing friends and family along. Having an adventure elopement gives you the perfect opportunity to be intentional with your wedding guest list while keeping it small and intimate. It is an incredible opportunity to spend some quiet and quality time with the people who matter the most to you and create memorable experiences together. From including dogs in elopement weddings to couples including their kids each of the wedding guest lists' members can add extra meaning to your big day. You might also check with the location before planning your wedding guest list as certain remote locations might not be feasible for your wedding guests or your furry friend.

Do you need wedding decorations? 

Having an adventure elopement doesn't instantly translate to being bare basic. Sure the sweeping natural view might be enough wedding decor in itself but that doesn't mean that you cannot add a little personalized flair to your big day. Simple wedding ideas from a small rug to a natural wedding arch can add to the details of your wedding day. If you want to have certain wedding decorations at your elopement ceremony and reception feel free to do it. If you feel like bringing bouquets and decorations up to the mountain by yourself, then just go with it. But in such cases, you will definitely need a wedding planner and a florist to make the process easy so that the decoration goes in harmony with the landscape and takes advantage of natural elements that are already doing their best work there. For instance, your wedding planner and a local wedding florist can tie a neutral fall wedding palette idea with the lusciously gorgeous backdrops seamlessly even in the spring season.

Sustainable wedding planning: choice of wedding flowers

While planning for elopement wedding florals, be sure to be mindful and sustainable. All the flowers on this planet are pretty, but they are fragile. For instance, a bridal bouquet made out of a bunch of tropical orchids will not stand a chance of survival at 10,000 feet above sea level. Traditional wedding flower bouquet alternatives like silk flower bridal bouquets or wedding bouquets made out of eco-friendly paper can be your step to hosting an eco-chic wedding. The wedding industry is one of the leading industries with carbon footprints. And while talking about sustainable wedding planning, it is amazing to learn that sustainable elopement is possible. The concept of sustainable elopement is based on three pillars: environmental, ethical, and social. The best part is it can start with your choice of wedding flowers.

With the fresh small wedding updates changing the traditional wedding landscape forever and the shifting of our concepts, we are seeing more intimate at-home ceremonies, courthouse weddings, backyard weddings, micro weddings, private elopements, and intimate destination weddings. And while there are so many options like a cozy at-home elopement or going for a dreamy destination wedding, couples who love adventure and the outdoors are opting for adventure elopements. So what exactly is an adventure elopement and why should you do it? There are two ways to describe an adventure elopement- it is just like a traditional elopement but on the next level as couples exchange their wedding vows in a far-flung destination that involves traveling. Or couples getting married in any setting that is outside the traditional wedding realm can be termed as an adventure elopement. Part of the adventure is the journey to the beautiful destination you choose and exchanging your wedding vows while being surrounded by nature. There is no rule book to having an adventure elopement as it is almost always epic. As one can only imagine how breathtaking it would be when you will be surrounded by mother nature while tying the knot to the one you love.