2 months out

  • Book your honeymoon accommodations and make travel arrangements

  • Choose your witnesses (depending on how many are required)

  • Book all other vendors:

    • Celebrant/officiant

    • Videographer?

    • Day-of coordinator?

    • Hair/makeup artist?

    • Florist?

    • Baker for a small cake?

    • Musicians?

  • Purchase wedding rings

  • Purchase remaining wedding attire (i.e. accessories, undergarments, shoes, suit, etc.)

  • Purchase miscellaneous meaningful items for the elopement, such as custom vow books. Here is a list of some of our favorites.

  • Purchase a wedding present to exchange with your fiancé on the day-of

  • Get your marriage license!

1 month out

  • Purchase any hair and/or makeup supplies

  • Do a styling trial run, or book a trial run with your hair & makeup artist

  • Select wedding music (I often have couples send me a Spotify playlist to play from my bluetooth speaker, if desired)

  • Confirm plans / bookings with all vendors

    • Photographer

    • Videographer

    • Venue

    • Accommodations

    • Transportation

    • Celebrant/officiant

    • Day-of coordinator

    • Hair/makeup artist

    • Florist

  • Confirm travel plans with your witnesses

  • Schedule any final fittings for gown, etc.

  • Make reservations for any post-ceremony celebration! i.e. Dinner for two at a nearby restaurant

  • Create a timeline for the day-of (your photographer / planner will help you with this!)

  • Make arrangements for a pet sitter, etc.

The elopement day

  • Enjoy this adventure together! Live in the moment and bask in the celebration 🎉

After “I do”

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

  • Plan a reception to celebrate with friends and family

  • Send thank you notes for any & all wedding presents