Elopement Day Essentials: What To Pack
Eloping is an intimate and adventurous way to celebrate your love and it leaves the emphasis on just the two of you without the fusses of a traditional wedding. Whether you’re dreaming of a mountain-top ceremony, a beachside vow exchange, or a city hall commitment, making sure you pack all the right essentials is key to making sure your day goes off smoothly. The ultimate guide for planning your elopement from legal documents to personal touches.
Legal and Important Documents
Before you start your elopement adventure, make sure you have all the necessary legal documents to make your marriage official.
Marriage License: Check the marriage laws of your chosen location. Others may require you to wait a while, and still others may need you to produce certain external documents. Make sure to get your marriage license in the proper time frame.
Identification: You will need official photo identification, like a passport or drivers’ license for legal processes, and for travel.
Travel Documents: If you are traveling to elope internationally, make sure to carry along passports, visas, etc.
Vendor Contracts: Read through and bring copies of any contracts you have with photographers, officiants and other service providers to review details and contact information.
Attire and Accessories
Even though you are eloping, your outfit should still fit your sense of style and the chosen location for your big day.
Wedding Attire: Wear appropriate clothing for the venue and climate. Like, a lightweight dress for a beach elopement or a warm suit for a mountain ceremony.
Comfortable Footwear: Select shoes that are both fashionable and functional, if your elopement requires hiking or uneven terrain.
Layers According to the Weather: Bring any extra layers such as shawls, jackets, or scarves that suit the changing weather.
Accessories: Such as jewelry, cufflinks, ties or hairpieces that complete your look.
Emergency Sewing Kit: A mini sewing kit could stave off a wardrobe crisis.
Personal Care Items
Keep yourself comfortable and looking good all day long with these personal care products.
Makeup and Touch-Up Kit: If you’re doing your own makeup, make sure to pack some makeup to touch up. This could cover blotting papers, lipstick, and setting spray.
Hair Care Products: Pack hairpins, a comb or brush, hairspray, and any other products needed for your hairstyle.
Sunscreen: (very important, especially for outdoor elopements) You may also want to bring along moisturizer and lip balm.
Insect Repellent: Essential for outside locations where bugs may be.
Personal Medications: Do you really need that? Make sure you have your necessary medications (pain reliever, allergy)
Ceremony Essentials
Even with a close-knit setting, you still need certain things to give your ceremony meanings.
Vows: Write and bring your vows. One option is to do so by vow books for a keepsake touch.
Rings: Verify that you have both wedding rings. A devoted ring box will protect them and add to the aesthetics of the ceremony.
Officiant Script: In case a friend or family member is officiating, make sure you have their script and any necessary legal wording.
Portable Seating: If the location does not provide seating, invest in lightweight, portable chairs or blankets.
Decorator: Simple decorations such as a bouquet, boutonniere or ceremonial arch may improve the setting.
Photography and Videography
The purpose of getting photographs of your elopement is so that you can look back on the memories and share them with your family and friends.
Camera Equipment: If you’re self-documenting, bring a decent camera, tripod and extra batteries or memory cards.
Photographer/Videographer: If you plan to hire professionals, finalize details of their arrival, & communicate any special shots you have in mind.
Accessories: Prop items like a “Just Married” sign, sparklers or confetti add a fun element to photos.
Navigation and Communication
Whether you are travelling or lost in general, connection and navigation is key.
Check for a full battery and bring a portable charger.
Maps and Direction: Download offline Amazon maps or carry physical maps, particularly if heading to a far-off location with little signal.
Contact Information: A list of important contacts vendors, emergency contacts, etc.
Two-Way Radios: If you’re in an area without cellular service, these can help you communicate with your partner or team.
Food and Beverages
Rest well and celebrate with a few thoughtful provisions.
Tours: Bring easy-to-eat, non-perishable snacks such as granola bars, nuts or dried fruit.
Water: If your elopement involves physical activity, be sure to bring enough water for the both of you to stay hydrated!
Celebratory: A bottle of Champagne or your favorite beverage is a nice touch to the moment. This looks at how to cook glass or cups.
Utensils and Napkins: Helpful if you intend to have a picnic or bring food.
Safety and Emergency Items
Anticipating bumps in the road so your day will run smoothly.
First Aid Kit: Pop in the essentials such as band-aids, antiseptic wipes and any personal medical essentials.
Impeccable Weather Protection: Umbrellas, raincoats or hand warmers depending on the forecast.
Flashlights: Useful if your elopement runs into the evening or occurs in low-light conditions.
Multi-Tool: A small tool can serve a wide variety of needs.
Personal Touches
Make the day your own and include aspects of your relationship in the ceremony.
Letter to Each Other: Write letters to each other to read before the ceremony.
Family Heirlooms: Adding sentimental pieces can represent your heritage and loved ones.
Music: Bring a portable speaker and a playlist of your favorite songs to help create the ambiance.
Guestbook: Event if it’s just the two of you it can be fun to write down what your thoughts, and can be a keepsake.
Post-Elopement Essentials
There are a few helpful things after the ceremony to really ease into the transition.
Change of clothes: Something comfortable for after the ceremony, particularly if you plan to travel or go hiking back.
Luggage: Make sure all your bags are packed and ready if you are heading directly to a honeymoon or another destination.
Accommodation: Check your reservations and have information ready for check-in.
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