Elopement Package Pricing | Kristin Smith Photography

Here’s my Elopement planning checklist to get you started! Elopements are all about intimacy and personal connection, so feel free to customize this checklist to fit your elopement vibe!

If you have already booked me for your elopement, we’re already tackling your elopement planning checklist as planning is included in all of my packages.

Elopement Planning Checklist

Decide on the Basics

Date: First things first, determine which season, then choose your elopement date.
Location: Select your elopement destination (domestic or international).
Budget: Set a budget that will cover travel, accommodation, activities, ceremony, photography, and other necessary vendors.

Legal Requirements

Marriage License: Research the legal requirements for getting married at your chosen destination. Ensure you have all necessary documents. I guide couples that are traveling to the area on where to go to obtain their marriage license, so don’t worry! Some counties just require mailing, so it really depends on where you plan to elope.
Officiant: Decide if you’ll need to hire an officiant or have a friend to officiate your wedding. Getting ordained is so easy and can be done online at Universal Life Church.
Witnesses: Check if your location requires witnesses, and if so, arrange for them. California and Nevada require 1 witness. With my intimate elopement packages, I can be your witness if it’s just the two of you and I adventuring!

Travel and Accommodation

Travel Arrangements: Book flights, rental cars, or any other transportation. It’s always better to book early rather than later to guarantee flights that fit your traveling schedule.
Accommodation: Book a hotel room, reserve a place to stay, ideally close to your ceremony location. With my intimate elopement packages, I will provide you with lodging options based on where you will be.

Hire Vendors

Photographer: Hire a photographer you vibe with! You'll have a smooth wedding day with my elopement photography and planning packages. You will have a blast and I make the experience unforgettable!
Flowers: Order a bouquet and boutonniere if desired. I can guide you on easy DIY bouquets if you wanted to save on costs, it’s really easy!
Hair and Makeup: Decide if you’ll hire a professional or do it yourself. Book appointments if needed.
Special Details: Bring any personal touches like letters, meaningful objects, or cultural elements. We’ll discuss this in your questionnaire after booking and start planning your elopement.

Ceremony Planning

Vows: Write your personal vows if you’re planning to have them.
Rings: Purchase your wedding rings if you haven’t already!
Attire: Choose your wedding outfits, including shoes, accessories, and any needed alterations. I offer styling assistance with every elopement package.
Permits: Some locations will require a permit. This is an easy process that can be done online and I will guide you through the permit process with every elopement package. Permits do need to be reserved by the client, but I will obtain all the necessary documents, communication with the park, all that tedious foot work stuff, so you can focus your time on something else!

Celebrate Afterward

Reception/Dinner: Plan a special meal or celebration for after the ceremony, even if it’s just the two of you.
Cake or Dessert: Arrange for a small cake or special dessert to celebrate.

Plan the Day’s Timeline

Create a Schedule: Outline a timeline for your elopement day, including getting ready, the ceremony, photos, and any post-ceremony activities.
Communicate with Vendors: Share your timeline with any vendors involved to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Honeymoon where you elope!

Extend Stay: Plan to extend your stay! Make it easy and save money by honeymooning in the location you eloped! There are plenty of activities that I can share with you. Some couples like to begin or finish off their trip with a couples photoshoot with me!
Separate Honeymoon: If you’re going somewhere else, start planning your honeymoon.

Elope!

The moment you have been waiting for.. your elopement day! All the hard work, visualizing, dreaming of your day has finally come. Be sure to be present with your love as you adventure together and get married along the way!

This is where I come in! I'll help you every step of the way so you don't have to worry about a checklist!

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