Adventure & Activity Ideas
Here are some ideas for activities and adventures to incorporate into your elopement day. You could have a super adventurous day of hiking and rock climbing, or a more chill day with a picnic and sunset.
Big Adventure Activities and Ideas
You do not need to a big adventure activity on your elopement day, but here are some ideas! These ideas are activities that take a couple hours.
- Hiking (this can be a long hike or a short hike)
- Go kayaking or paddleboarding
- Sailing
- Biking
- Helicopter Tour
- Snorkeling
- Hot air balloon ride
- Go off-roading
- Ski/snowboard
- Camping
- Soak in a hot tub or hot springs
- Go swimming
- Cliff jumping
- Horseback riding
- Stargazing
- Rock climbing
- Visit a garden or museum
- Backpacking
- Bonfire or campfire
- Snowshoe
Smaller More Chill Activity Ideas
These activities and ideas are more chill and take less time, but are still really fun!
- Hike (this can be a long hike or a short hike)
- Watch the sunrise or sunset together
- Share a toast or beverage
- Stargazing
- Share cake or a favorite snack
- Sign your marriage license
- Hang out with your pets
- Play music or listening to music together
- Dance
- Pack a picnic
- Visit your favorite restaurant, cafe, or bar
- Get ready together (or separately)
- Do a first look
- Exchange gifts or letters
- FaceTime family or friends
- Relax in a hammock
- Take a scenic drive
- Ride a gondola
- Play in the snow
- Stop for ice cream
- Read books
More Traditional Wedding Activities
You can also incorporate more traditional aspects of a wedding into your elopement! Here are some examples:
- Detail photos
- Getting ready
- First look
- Private vows
- First dance
- Parent dances (if your parents are attending)
- Speeches/toasts
- Family photos
- Dancing
- Cake cutting
- Dinner
- Letter/prayer/gift exchange
Photos for inspiration
Final Notes
How you spend your elopement day is completely up to you! You can incorporate activities that aren't on this list, and I can help you make it happen. These are just ideas to get you started.
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