Adventure Elopement Ideas and Activities You’ll Love
For those who want to add a little more excitement to their elopement
A wedding day is a magical event that everyone wishes to remember for the rest of their lives, with unforgettable emotions, tender moments, and a feeling of immense and eternal love for your boo. Spend this day in peace and happiness, away from the chaos and crowded venues that could instantly ruin your perfect wedding. This day is all about you and your partner. Do not forget that!
Be adventurous, take the leap into the unknown, and discover something remarkable. Whether you want to climb Everest, hike the Grand Canyon, or chill in the hot tub with a breathtaking view, let your dream day come true with the help of an adventure elopement photographer!
It is a sign to be creative and reckless—to choose the untraditional path of an intimate wedding with adventure couple sessions and make this day a memorable experience for you and your babe, with whom you will share all your special moments for the rest of your life.
Adventure elopement activities, here we go!
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The tendency of adventure elopement is getting increasingly popular in the States, just like the TikTok trends we’ve all followed for a while. It’s time to break the ice and understand the notion of elopement photography, an integral part of wedding photography, and why everyone is a sucker for it!
So, what is an elopement? Simply put, elopement is a wedding day primarily focused on the couple, not guests. You and your bae are the main characters here-do whatever you want, whatever makes you happy.
Usually, elopement involves only a couple with a private photographer; and/or close friends and family (also known as an intimate wedding, usually 20 to 25 people). Yet, the main spotlight is on a couple, no doubt.
One of the most popular kinds of elopement is adventure elopement: a couple spends the day doing activities they are passionate about—hiking, stargazing, or having a picnic on the ocean shore. Untraditional and unique—we love that!
So, which activities could be included in an adventure elopement? Let’s discover them together!
Bridal portraits on a hiking trail
Bridal portraits on the early morning hike-what could be more intimidating and romantic? Take your boo on a hike to the Olympic National Park, where lots of delightful surprises await you.
Washington Elopement allows you to experience the natural allure, throw a small party with a bonfire and marshmallows, stargaze, and enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Rainier National Park.
This Olympic National Park elopement was genuinely designed for naturalists and adventure seekers!
Climb mountains & throw an intimate wedding
Conquer Everest without leaving the US. How is it even possible, right? Easy—with the help of our diverse nature, enthusiasm, and feeling of home.
The North Cascades or Mount Rainier elopement is a great way to get the mountain-savvy people together to celebrate the wedding. The ultimate benefit of this place is that there are so many trails, like fish in the sea, including easy ones with a breathtaking view of the mountains.
It is a perfect spot for a perfect shot. In fact, some couples love to do ‘getting ready’ pictures to show their insights and preparations before the ceremony at the fire lookout. Others are passionate about reading vows in the sunset with a view of Mt. Rainier or Mt. Baker.
In any case, these intimate moments shared with close friends and family are unforgettable, and capturing them at the right moment with sincere emotions is the one and only secret to elopement photography.
LGBT elopement: picnic
Besties from the LGBT+Q community have a special place in my heart. I want to make this day memorable and comfortable for you; I promise you will not even notice me!
So, if your dream is a picnic on the ocean shore with candles, wine, fruits, and a hygge feeling like the aesthetic photos from Pinterest, then check out the Ruby Beach elopement, filled with salt in your hair, fresh air-breathing, and a cotton candy sunset.
A perfect wedding (date) with your boo, for sure!
Rent a cozy cabin in the mountains for an adventure couple session
Can’t live without snow, skiing, snowboarding, or any other winter activity? Then, an Alaska elopement was made just for you.
The ceremony is usually held in the mountains, with its old but gold châteaux providing a sense of luxury. Couples love to take helicopter rides, with which they can perceive the beauty of our great country. Everyone could find something they love here, no doubt!
An Alaska elopement is an adventure for material girls and people who love our diverse nature, from the coastal rain forests to the boreal taiga. But, let’s be real—who could say no to that?
Hot air balloon ride as an adventure elopement highlight
Adventure elopement in Utah hits different. Especially if you take a hot-air balloon ride with your partner.
Literally, the wedding is in the air, with the right amount of intimacy and romantic views of the landscape. All of it can be found in Moab and its nature.
Elopement photography: Next Station, Mars!
Take a jeep tour through the Zion National Park, full of red rocks and canyons. Inspired by Dune, this elopement is too hot to handle on the satisfaction level perceive the steep red rock cliffs going around the Virgin River and creating a marvelous view and contrast.
The local Mars is awaiting you!
Take a loop into the unknown and discover red rocks and pink cliffs at Bryce Canyon National Park, stone arches in Arches National Park, and spires at Canyonlands National Park.
Couples love this place for its Sahara vibe and picnic opportunities. Grab a pizza, tacos, or anything of your favorite food. Maybe we could share a lunch with a Martian?
Skydiving & wedding photography
Committing your lives together while hanging out in the air is an exhilarating experience, no joke. Prepare to jump and fall for your boo again on the skydiving elopement.
Las Vegas Elopement would give you a marvelous opportunity to start your lives together in the craziest way possible. All we know is that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Why not bring some adrenaline to your relationship?
Rent a kayak & elope around
Discovering the beauty of our nature while kayaking is a vivid illustration of the romantic comedy we’ve all been waiting for.
Whether it is an accompanied backpacking trip or a casual ride in the kayak, hop on it!
Motorcycle ride: where elopement photography meets danger
Face danger head on by hopping on a bike with your boo. Enjoy the endless roadsand the start of your adventures together.
Visit Max Patch while traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway and say "I do." Take a journey down California's breathtaking Highway 1 for endlessly breathtaking sights! Or take a ride on the sands of an Ocean Shore beach in Washington!
Scuba diving: hang out with fish
Scuba diving is one of the most incredible activities to do together during summer. Take a glance at the life on the other side - no Vecna involved, I promise.
In any case, it is a memorable activity to do as a couple for some quality time and a nice tan—like on the Vogue cover.
The California dream: surf & turf
Rock the ocean with your boo while catching waves. Spend the day full of memories, salt in the hair, and the sounds of seagulls.
It’s super fun and memorable, especially in Los Angeles, the home of surfers and wave killers.
Adventure elopement can be exciting, breathtaking, thrilling, or everything at once. The way you want to spend this memorable and unique day with your boo is totally up to you.
Whether you prefer to hike Mount Everest and read your vows to each other with a breathtaking view and a pink sunset or have an aesthetic picnic on the beach accompanied by ocean sounds, seagulls, and the warm light of vanilla candles, I have your back in any turn of events!
Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Choose your perfect spot, and we will meet there on your adventurous elopement day!Here is Everything You Need to Know About Elopements
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I’m Valerie, your adventure elopement photographer
My style is called “candid photography.” The idea is to preserve moments as they were, not as we wish they looked.
Before we speak, I ask you to fill out the contact form. It helps me better understand what you want to get from your elopement. Knowing precisely what you want, I can offer you the best locations, activities, and vendors. Don’t worry if you don’t have a concept for your event. Together we’ll find the best solution. What I really won’t do is force you to accept something that I suggested. This is your day, and I just help you to turn your thoughts, ideas, and dreams into reality.
Friendship is not something you can buy, but here you will get a real friend. Yes, I’ll be pretty much invisible during the elopement, but as with any intimate event, the elopement goes better when you are surrounded by people you trust. I’ll try to become that kind of person for your couple. I’ll help you to spend this day in a relaxed atmosphere. One of the most popular reasons why people choose to elope is the desire to spend the wedding day without haste and fuss. Your elopement will be adventurous but stress-free! I'll be your rock, your shoulder to lean on.
Finally, when we discuss all the details, and you choose everything from location and date to clothes and champagne, I’ll get my camera. At that moment, my purpose will be to capture your real feelings and emotions. I’m not going to tell you what to do and how to pose. Our common goal is to save these brilliant moments of your love story, not to do posed photography.
In this post, I’ll share what you need to know if you’re planning to elope in the woods. At the end, I’ll list the most magical spots in the PNW to book for your forest elopement.