We are in the business of elopements because of the amazing adventures we get to construct for couples on their marriage day. For couples who love the outdoors or traveling to amazing places, experiencing a new adventure is the perfect way to mark their first day of marriage. We love being able to facilitate that passion, curiosity, and ceremony to make sure their days are hassle free and unique to them.

ELOPEMENTS TODAY.

Elopements are commonly understood today as a marriage ceremony that the couple has privately with their officiant, frequently with a photographer and their assistant or a close friend as a witness. They can take place anywhere and most any time. Adventure elopements are elopements that are specifically designed as just that: an adventure! They are all-day affairs that highlight the values or experiences that the couple wants to share as they move into their marriage. They make a momentous day even more fun and memorable.

Adventure elopements aren’t for everyone! We totally get that. Many on our team have had (or have planned to have… I’m looking at you, COVID) our own big wedding with music and a party. But for some, the special part of a wedding day is the ceremony, the moment of pause between them and the love of their life, and the ability to expand that experience throughout the day. During COVID-19, adventure elopements have become even more popular. Many couples who might have had a wedding before are now unable to do so and are looking for a way to still make the day stand out and be meaningful. Adventure elopements create an entire experience around your ceremony. (They also usually turn out some pretty awesome photos!)

EXAMPLE ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT ITINERARY.

Most adventure elopements last one to two days. An example itinerary would look like this:

Day Before:

• Travel to general location of ceremony

Day-Of

• Hair and makeup travels to couple

• Couple enjoys their morning

• Couples meets up with planner/photographer/florist/friends/officiant heads out on the hike to their ceremony spot

• Couple arrives at ceremony spot and changes into their wedding clothes

• Couple gets married

• All present toast the couple and lots of photos are taken

• Planner hikes to next spot to set up a picnic with delicious snacks

• Couple hikes over to picnic spot, takes photos, and spends time together

• Couple takes sunset photos

• Couple heads to wherever they are sleeping that night

Within this itinerary there is lots of room for specificity and customization. Do you hate hiking but love the views? No problem, we will find a location that’s got a short walk for a big benefit. Do you want to camp out under the stars? Great! We will get you situated in the campsite or park that will perfectly suit your needs. Any type of PNW adventure in is possible, just ask our previous clients...

We want every elopement to be an adventure that reflects what the couple values. We are always blown away by how each celebration can be different from the next! From campsites to cabins, hikeable snacks to private chef meals, our imaginations can meet you wherever you want us to take it.

Curious about the kind of adventure we can create to celebrate your marriage? Start by telling us a bit about your vision and your love. Let’s see what we can make together.

— Kelleen, Tapestry Content Manager