5 Easy Steps To Plan Your Elopement

9/15/2021

Plan a wedding they said!
It’ll be fun, they said!
Right!!!
How’s that going for ya friends?

We have had so many changes and pivots; reschedules and postponements; re-dos and hands thrown in the air.
What is a couple to do at this point?

Intimate weddings, or elopements are a forced trend that seems to be taking hold for so many couples.
Looking into our 2022 and 2023 events, intimate elopements are definitely here to stay.

~ images by Captured In Amber Photography ~

We have a few tips on how to create an intimate day that is perfect for you as a couple!!

Pick a date and stick to it. Yes, that is easier said than done; but don’t forget, this intimate day is based on you, your partner, a commissioner and 1-2 witnesses.

2. Pick a spot. Backyard; local park; mountain top; down by the river...here in Alberta, there are a million different spots you can stand to express your love and vows to one another.

3. Pick your design, decor, style. It doesn’t have to be much...or anything. It’s entirely up to you! Depending on where you decide to stand to take your vows, you can use decor to help make the spot your own.

DECOR IDEAS: cause this is our jam!

We of course love the idea of an area rug aisle + lighting in your backyard
a lounge for your intimate group
A picnic for a mountaintop
eclectic pieces like vintage luggage and vintage cameras to tell your story
so many more options!!

decor on site at Sundance Lodge campsite

4. Pick your people! Who are you inviting? Family only? Friends? This is your day, so you get to make the decisions! An elopement doesn’t have to be just a handful of people - it's all up to you!

couple enjoy a snuggle by firepit and smores

5. Pick your vendor team. Even a small intimate affair may require a team of vendors to help bring it to life. Remember this is something we do for a living - so we know the ins and outs of all things wedding, whether a small, intimate event, or an over the top event!