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 “What the heck are we supposed to do for an all-day elopement?”

This is one of the most common questions I hear about elopements. I know it sounds kinda crazy at first, because what is an elopement other than saying vows?

Think of it this way:

You can still “go big” for your elopement, but you don’t have to go big on all of the things that are for other people. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on a venue, gifts for guests, alcohol and catering for 100+ people, decorations, or spend the majority of your time waiting for guests. You can go big by doing all the things you truly value for your day. Maybe that means splurging on a private chef, taking a helicopter ride to a glacier in Alaska, hiking through wildflower meadows, or maybe even just doing what you’d normally do at a wedding, but with only the most important people who are closest to you.

I recommend photographing the whole day, because:

• It tells the whole story of your day.

• It gives your friends and family the ability to relive your day if they aren’t present.

• It’s the only thing you’ll have to remember the day once it’s over.

• Document how the whole day felt, not just the ceremony.

What do we do other than the ceremony?

Let’s forget about what a traditional wedding looks like and just think:

If you two could plan the best day together, from sun up to sun down, what would that day look like?

• Where would you want to spend the day?

• Where would you want to wake up?

• What would you want to go and see?

• What activities would you do together?

• What would you eat?

• What would feel memorable?

• What would make you feel the most celebrated?