What to Do on Your Elopement Day + Example Elopement Timelines

When you opt to elope, the world is your oyster. And this can make things a bit overwhelming! I’ve created a list of what to do on your elopement day including timelines on what an elopement day could look like. I always provide a questionnaire for my clients to help me get to know them better and offer up some ideas of what they’d like to do to celebrate. I also send over a checklist of activity + adventure ideas that range from snuggling with morning coffee at an AirBnB to a sunset plane ride. One of my couples did a send off in a helicopter to tour the city lights at night!

Again, this day is about both of you celebrating each other. Why not do something memorable? Check out the list below for ideas of activities to do on your elopement.

Elopement Day Activities:

Beachside picnic

Off-roading

Pop champagne

Surfing

Biking

Brewery/Distillery hopping

Coffee at a coffee shop/air bnb

Read letters/open gifts from friend/family

Exchanging gifts to each other

Horseback riding

Campfire

Skiing/Snowboarding

Cake cutting/dessert

Rent a vintage car

Rent a Sprinter Van

Explore Venice Canals

Private vows/Written vow exchange

Sunset plane ride

Charter a sailboat

Explore Malibu rock pools

Helicopter Ride

Listen to Records

First Dance

Play at an Arcade

Explore the Santa Monica pier

Visit a farmers market

Sexy/steamy couples photos in the water/at the beach

Shotgun a beer

Get an ice cream flight/samples

Explore iconic landmarks

Explore Downtown Los Angeles food scene

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emma dalessandro photography

Intimate wedding + elopement photographer for couples who want to follow their hearts and celebrate in a way that feels true to them