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