One of my favorite things about eloping is that no two wedding days look the same. Eloping allows you the opportunity to have a wedding day that is 100% tailored to what you and your partner love. By looking at these example timelines, you two can begin to dream up what adventures are possible as you begin forever together!

Here's where the dreaming begins

elopement example timelines

6:00am Wake Up Early, It's Time to Adventure
7:00am Arrive to Alpine Scenic Jeep Tours to Begin Your Jeep Tour through the San Juan Mountains
7:30pm Spend the Next Few Hours Roadtripping and Taking in Epic Mountain and Alpine Lakes Views
9:30am Adventure Wedding Portraits in the Mountains
12:00pm Break for Picnic Lunch
1:30pm Arrive Back to Alpine Jeep Tours
2:30pm Visit a Local Brewery, E-Bike through Town, or Go Paddle Boarding
3:30pm Photo Coverage Wraps Up

Day 2: Wedding day

day 1: adventure day

Multi-Day
elopement timeline

Full day
Elopement timeline

9:00am Enjoy a Slow Intimate Morning
10:30am Wedding Day Brunch
11:30am Begin Getting Ready 
12:30pm Getting Ready Photos
3:00pm Head to Trailhead
3:30pm Hike to First Look Location
4:00pm First Look, then Head to Ceremony Spot
4:30pm Read Letters from Loved Ones
5:00pm Exchange Vows, First Kiss, Celebratory Toast!
5:30pm Wedding Portraits
6:30pm Picnic Dinner in the Mountains
7:30pm First Dance at Sunset
8:00pm Hiking Back Down to Trailhead
9:30pm Arrive Back at the Parking Lot. Photo Coverage Wraps Up

9:00am Enjoy a Relaxing + Intimate Morning with Your Love
10:30am Brunch and Begin Getting Ready
12:30pm Drive to Trailhead, Hike in the Forest to a Waterfall
1:30pm First Look, Read Letters from Loved Ones
2:00pm Waterfall Portraits
2:30pm Head to a Mountain Meadow for Your Intimate Ceremony
3:00pm Exchange Vows, Rings, Enjoy a Celebratory Toast
3:45pm Adventure to a Nearby Glacier for Portraits
5:00pm Head to the Coast for Sunset
5:30pm Enjoy a Reception Picnic and Relax
6:30pm First Dance + FaceTime Loved Ones
7:15pm Watch the Sunset Together
9:30pm Arrive back at Airbnb, Photo Coverage Wrap Up

mini elopement
timeline:

2:30pm Meet at your Cozy Airbnb for Getting Ready Photos
3:00pm Drive to a nearby Mountain Backdrop for First Look + Exploring
3:45pm Hike 1 Mile to a Secluded Spot for Your Intimate Ceremony
4:15pm Exchange Vows + Share a Toast
5:00pm Wedding Portraits
6:00pm Hike Back Down to Trailhead
6:30pm Photo Coverage Wraps Up