This detailed elopement checklist can be broken down into the following categories:
- Set Your Budget
- Logistics
- Travel & Accommodations
- Wedding Attire & Accessories
- Research Requirements To Obtain Your Marriage License
- Hire Your Elopement Vendors
- Elopement Ceremony
- What To Do After Eloping (Celebration)
- Elopement Announcements
Keep in mind this elopement checklist is meant to be a complete guide. I wanted to include every possible thing an eloping couple may need throughout the planning process. There is no requirement to follow the list in a particular order. Feel free to cross off items and make your own custom elopement checklist using the downloadable PDF at the bottom of this post!
Before you dive into this checklist, sit down with your partner and a glass of wine or cup of coffee and really think through your elopement day. Think about your favorite things to do together, then plan an epic wedding ceremony around those adventures! Now let’s dive in.
Start by imagining your elopement ceremony. Ask yourself these questions:
What is the weather like? Describe it in detail.
Do you hear waves crashing on the beach and feel warm wind on your skin, or is it snowing? Do you see yourself on top of a mountain? This will give you an idea of where to start when it comes to picking the best location for your elopement.
Do you imagine guests at your elopement ceremony?
Is it just the two of you, or do you imagine a couple close friends or family members standing by your side? It’s suggested to keep your guest list for elopements under 15 – 20 people.