Printable Elopement Planning Checklist

A full elopement planning checklist from location picking to the day after. Keep track of permits, vendors, and legal steps in one place.

What the planning checklist covers

  • Research and location decisions, including permit timelines and seasonality
  • Marriage license requirements for the state where you'll legally sign
  • Vendor selection: photographer, officiant, florist, hair and makeup, planner
  • Attire, rings, and personal details
  • Travel, lodging, and logistics for any guests joining you
  • Day-of timeline, contingencies for weather, and post-day paperwork