Elopement Day-Of Guide

What to bring, when to leave, and what to do when you arrive. A practical walkthrough of your elopement day from morning to ceremony.

What the day-of guide covers

  • What to bring: marriage license, IDs, permit copy, rings, attire, vows, gifts, layers
  • When to leave and how much buffer to add for trail or road time
  • Arriving at the location: parking, last-minute changes, ranger check-in
  • Pre-ceremony details and the order of operations once your vendors arrive
  • What happens during the ceremony and how to wrap into portraits and any guest time