EELLOOPPEEMMEENNTT PPLLAANNNNIINNGG checklist + timeline

J U L I A N A R E N E E P H O T O G R A P H Y . C O M Well first - heck yes! Your adventurous elopement day is going to be the best day ever. You’ve chosen to forego the typical wedding planning craziness, run off to an epic location and fully embrace a day that’s just about the two of you.

There’s still a bit of planning involved when it comes to elopements. But don’t worry - as an adventure elopement photographer, I’ve totally got your back!

Here’s a detailed timeline and checklist to follow to make sure that everything runs smoothly leading up to (and even after!) the big day….

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❏ Set a budget and establish a timeline for how ❏ Shop for elopement attire. (Order a gown you will save that amount well in advance - many take 4+ months to arrive! Or, purchase off-the-rack) ❏ Choose your location! Probably the most important part. This is can be a meaningful or ❏ Research legal requirements for marriage at just plain epic spot where you’ll say “I do.” your destination

❏ Set a date ❏ Do your engagement session. This is the best way to all get comfortable with your photog ❏ Decide who will do the planning: before the big day! -A full planner? -A day-of coordinator? ❏ Book accommodations for your entire trip -Do it yourselves? (PS. you’re never totally alone with this option! I help all of my ❏ Make travel arrangements to and from your couples with planning along the way, if elopement (specifically ceremony) destination they want it). ❏ Make day-of travel arrangements ❏ Set up a Honeyfund, in lieu of a traditional gift registry ❏ Decide on a honeymoon location

❏ Hire your photographer ❏ Confirm your travel documents, shots, etc are up to date (i.e. passports if needed)

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❏ Book your honeymoon accommodations ❏ Purchase wedding rings and make travel arrangements ❏ Purchase remaining wedding attire (i.e. ❏ Choose your witnesses (depending on how accessories, undergarments, shoes, suit, etc.) many are required) ❏ Purchase miscellaneous meaningful items ❏ Book all other vendors: for the elopement, such as custom vow - Celebrant/officiant books - Videographer - Day-of coordinator ❏ Purchase a wedding present to exchange - Hair/makeup artist with your fiancé on the day-of - Florist - Baker for a small cake ❏ Get your marriage license - Musicians

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❏ Purchase any hair and/or makeup supplies ❏ Select wedding music (I often have couples send me a Spotify playlist to play from a ❏ Do a styling trial run, or book a trial run bluetooth speaker, if desired) with your hair & makeup artist ❏ Confirm travel plans with your witnesses ❏ Confirm plans / bookings with all vendors - Photographer ❏ Schedule any final fittings for gown, etc. - Videographer - Venue ❏ Make reservations for any post-ceremony - Accommodations celebrations! i.e. dinner at your fav restaurant - Transportation - Celebrant/officiant ❏ Create a timeline for the day-of (your - Day-of coordinator photographer / planner will help you with - Hair/makeup artist this!) - Florist ❏ Make arrangements for a pet sitter, etc.

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❏ Enjoy this adventure together! Live in the moment and bask in the celebration on your big day

❏ Announce that you eloped! There are many cool elopement announcements on Etsy, etc.

❏ Plan a reception to celebrate with friends and family at a later date

❏ Send thank you notes for any & all wedding gifts

❏ If you’re changing your name, use a kit like NewlyNamed.com to make the process easier

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