How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Do you and your partner suffer from wanderlust? If you love to travel, then doesn’t it make perfect sense to combine your wedding with an opportunity to travel? Let’s talk about how to plan a destination elopement!
What is a Destination Elopement?
First, let’s briefly discuss what destination elopement is. You have probably heard of destination weddings before where the couple books their wedding somewhere away from their hometown that is going to require guests to book overnight accommodation. Popular destination wedding options are beaches and exotic islands. A destination elopement is more or less the same thing with fewer guests! It will either be just the couple traveling to the wedding location or perhaps the couple and a small handful of their nearest and dearest. Destination elopements will usually combine the wedding ceremony and a short vacation or ‘minimoon’. That’s why they are a popular choice for couples who love to travel!
Choosing Your Destination
The first step in planning a destination elopement is to choose your destination. This can be anywhere your heart desires. When we talk about destination weddings, they often involve foreign travel, island hopping, or a big coastal resort. However, a destination elopement can truly be anywhere that isn’t close to home. You might opt for a big city that you have always dreamed of visiting, a serene lake, or a mountain top cabin. The choice is entirely yours!
When is the Best Time to Travel?
Once you have a good idea where you will elope to, the next question is going to be when. There are a few different factors that should be taken into consideration. You will want to consider what the weather is going to be like, how busy the location will be, and if you are having guests, when is convenient to travel. If your chosen destination is popular with tourists you will want to avoid peak season otherwise your ceremony may get a little bit crowded! You can also save money on rooms and flights by choosing off-season!
Check Out Destination Elopement Packages
Once you have a place and an idea of when you want to travel, you need to start looking at potential vendors. One of the easiest ways to book your elopement in another state is to take advantage of a all-inclusive elopement packages. We have lots of destination wedding packages listed on our website for you to check out. You can also filter our wedding packages by state, or budget instead.
Pack Your Bags!
Once everything is booked and the marriage license has been secured, the only thing, left to do is pack your bags. Create a checklist of all the important things you need to take with you including your wedding attire and your marriage license! If you end up eloping abroad, or even if you are flying within the US, check with your airline to see if they offer an extra baggage allowance for your wedding attire.