Your elopement or micro-wedding is more than just a ceremony, it’s an entire experience. It’s a day (or even a few days) dedicated to celebrating your love in a way that’s authentic and intentional. But without a traditional timeline or big reception, you might find yourself wondering, What do we actually do on our elopement day?
Whether you’re hiking into the mountains or exchanging vows in your backyard, this list will inspire you with unique, fun, and meaningful ways to celebrate intentionally.
Why Your Elopement Day Deserves A Full Experience
Gone are the days when ‘eloping’ meant running in secret to the courthouse with little more than a marriage license and a moment. Today, couples are reclaiming elopements and micro-weddings as deeply intentional celebrations of love. And just like any traditional wedding, your elopement day can (and should) be a full-day experience.
This is your chance to design a day that reflects who you are as a couple. Whether you’re adventurers, homebodies, romantics, or rule-breakers, your elopement day should feel like the ultimate date and celebration of your love.
Ideas for Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Elopement or Micro-wedding Day
Ideas for Ways to Spend the Morning Together
The morning hours of your elopement day are incredibly important, as they will set the tone for the rest of your day.
Ideas for Adventurous and Outdoor Activities
A great advantage of eloping is the ability to spend your day doing anything you can dream of. The outdoors offers so many unique ways to create memorable experiences on your elopement day, as well as breathtaking photos opportunities.
Ideas for Ways to Celebrate with Your Friends and Family
A micro-wedding is a great day to craft a day that makes space for moments with just the two of you, as well as moments with your closest loved ones.
Ideas for Meaningful Traditions or Rituals to Incorporate
Even though you may be planning an elopement or micro-wedding, you still have the option to include any part from a traditional wedding day that’s meaningful to you!
Hi! I’m David, elopement and intimate wedding photographer based in Denver Colorado, and available worldwide.
As an elopement photographer, I love helping couples through the process of planning and dreaming up their unique wedding experiences.
If you’re in the process of planning your own elopement or micro-wedding, I hope this list inspired you to craft a unique and intentional day that reflects your unique connection and personalities!
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I’m so excited to hear from you!
Tell me a bit about your plans, and let’s begin planning your ideal experience.
It’s totally fine if you don’t have all details figured out yet,
I’m here to help you through the planning process!
