Planning a Destination Elopement
How to Elope in Michigan
Table of Contents
Planning a Destination Elopement: Your Ultimate Guide
What is a Destination Elopement?
Why Have a Destination Elopement?
How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Where Do You Want to Get Married?
Are You Including Guests?
Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
Pick the Perfect date
Hire Vendors
Book Travel
Destination Elopement Timeline Inspiration
How Much Does a Destination Elopement Cost?
Best locations for a Destination Elopement
Why Hire an Experienced Destination Elopement Photographer & Travel Agent?
Destination Elopement Photography Packages
What is a Destination Elopement?
Why Have a Destination Elopement?
How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Where Do You Want to Get Married?
Are You Including Guests?
Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
Pick the Perfect date
Hire Vendors
Book Travel
Destination Elopement Timeline Inspiration
How Much Does a Destination Elopement Cost?
Best locations for a Destination Elopement
Why Hire an Experienced Destination Elopement Photographer & Travel Agent?
Destination Elopement Photography Packages
Planning a Destination Elopement: Your Ultimate Guide
What is a Destination Elopement?
Why Have a Destination Elopement?
How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Where Do You Want to Get Married?
Are You Including Guests?
Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
Pick the Perfect date
Hire Vendors
Book Travel
Destination Elopement Timeline Inspiration
How Much Does a Destination Elopement Cost?
Best locations for a Destination Elopement
Why Hire an Experienced Destination Elopement Photographer & Travel Agent?
Destination Elopement Photography Packages
What is a Destination Elopement?
Why Have a Destination Elopement?
How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Where Do You Want to Get Married?
Are You Including Guests?
Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
Pick the Perfect date
Hire Vendors
Book Travel
Destination Elopement Timeline Inspiration
How Much Does a Destination Elopement Cost?
Best locations for a Destination Elopement
Why Hire an Experienced Destination Elopement Photographer & Travel Agent?
Destination Elopement Photography Packages
Planning a Destination Elopement: Your Ultimate Guide
Getting married in another state or even another country is totally possible! It may seem overwhelming, but I’m here to reassure you that you can literally get married anywhere you want. With the right planning and expert guidance, your dream destination wedding will be a stress-free and unforgettable experience.
Getting married in another state or even another country is totally possible! It may seem overwhelming, but I’m here to reassure you that you can literally get married anywhere you want. With the right planning and expert guidance, your dream destination wedding will be a stress-free and unforgettable experience.
What is a Destination Elopement?
A destination elopement is a ceremony held somewhere other than where the couple lives. As to where, It could be a tropical beach, a stunning mountain landscape, or even a charming villa in Italy—the choice is yours, no matter how far or close to home it is!
A destination elopement is a ceremony held somewhere other than where the couple lives. As to where, It could be a tropical beach, a stunning mountain landscape, or even a charming villa in Italy—the choice is yours, no matter how far or close to home it is!
Why Have a Destination Elopement?
+ You want an experience! Your wedding becomes more than just a day—it’s a full-on adventure with the one you love.
+ It’s a vacation, not just a wedding. You and your guests get to enjoy a unique getaway together.
+ It’s a wedding + honeymoon all in one. No need for separate planning—start your honeymoon right after saying "I do."
+ You want an experience! Your wedding becomes more than just a day—it’s a full-on adventure with the one you love.
+ It’s a vacation, not just a wedding. You and your guests get to enjoy a unique getaway together.
+ It’s a wedding + honeymoon all in one. No need for separate planning—start your honeymoon right after saying "I do."
+ It’s a vacation, not just a wedding. You and your guests get to enjoy a unique getaway together.
+ It’s a wedding + honeymoon all in one. No need for separate planning—start your honeymoon right after saying "I do."
How to Plan a Destination Elopement
Hey, I’m Brandi—your dedicated travel advisor and destination wedding photographer! I’ll be here every step of the way to help you plan, book, and capture every beautiful moment.
Steps to Plan Your Dream Destination Wedding:
- Choose Your Dream Destination
- Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
- Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
- Pick the Perfect Wedding Date
- Hire Key Vendors
- Plan + Book Travel for You & Your Guests
Hey, I’m Brandi—your dedicated travel advisor and destination wedding photographer! I’ll be here every step of the way to help you plan, book, and capture every beautiful moment.
Steps to Plan Your Dream Destination Wedding:
- Choose Your Dream Destination
- Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
- Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
- Pick the Perfect Wedding Date
- Hire Key Vendors
- Plan + Book Travel for You & Your Guests
LETS Elope!
Where Do You Want to Get Married?
This is YOUR wedding. Your one and only, dream big! Your location sets the tone for your entire wedding experience. Are you dreaming of a sunny, white sand beach in Jamaica, a breathtaking mountain backdrop in Alaska, or a romantic European destination like Italy or Greece? Consider both your dream vibe and the logistics.
When thinking of places to get married? Ask yourselves these questions
- What is our dream destination/s?
- Is there a location that holds sentimental value to us?
- What vibe do we want? Beach, mountain, or an international adventure?
- How long do we want to travel for?
- Will our guests want to travel here? Will we be okay if they don't?
- Is our budget realistic for this destination?
This is YOUR wedding. Your one and only, dream big! Your location sets the tone for your entire wedding experience. Are you dreaming of a sunny, white sand beach in Jamaica, a breathtaking mountain backdrop in Alaska, or a romantic European destination like Italy or Greece? Consider both your dream vibe and the logistics.
When thinking of places to get married? Ask yourselves these questions
What is our dream destination/s?
Is there a location that holds sentimental value to us?
What vibe do we want? Beach, mountain, or an international adventure?
How long do we want to travel for?
Will our guests want to travel here? Will we be okay if they don't?
Is our budget realistic for this destination?
When thinking of places to get married? Ask yourselves these questions
Are You Including Guests?
Decide if you want an intimate elopement or if you’d like loved ones to join. Getting a rough guest count early will help shape your budget and planning. If you’re inviting guests, be mindful of their travel costs and set expectations early.
Making Travel Easy for Guests:
To ensure your guests have the best experience, we will set up a wedding website with travel details, hotel blocks, and local activities. I can help arrange accommodations, transportation, and group excursions to make their trip seamless!
Making Travel Easy for Guests:
To ensure your guests have the best experience, we will set up a wedding website with travel details, hotel blocks, and local activities. I can help arrange accommodations, transportation, and group excursions to make their trip seamless!
Decide if you want an intimate elopement or if you’d like loved ones to join. Getting a rough guest count early will help shape your budget and planning. If you’re inviting guests, be mindful of their travel costs and set expectations early.
Making Travel Easy for Guests:
To ensure your guests have the best experience, we will set up a wedding website with travel details, hotel blocks, and local activities. I can help arrange accommodations, transportation, and group excursions to make their trip seamless!
Making Travel Easy for Guests:
To ensure your guests have the best experience, we will set up a wedding website with travel details, hotel blocks, and local activities. I can help arrange accommodations, transportation, and group excursions to make their trip seamless!
Set Your Wedding & Guest Travel Budget
Your budget will influence many decisions, from venue to accommodations. Consider both your wedding expenses and what guests will need to spend on travel and lodging.
Decide on a Symbolic or Legal Ceremony
A legal destination wedding requires following local marriage laws, which may involve extra paperwork. Many couples opt for a symbolic ceremony at their destination while handling legalities at home. Either way you decide, just know both choices are beautiful!
A legal destination wedding requires following local marriage laws, which may involve extra paperwork. Many couples opt for a symbolic ceremony at their destination while handling legalities at home. Either way you decide, just know both choices are beautiful!
Pick the Perfect date
Once you’ve selected your dream location, it’s important to choose the right time of year. Consider the best weather, local events, and any seasonal travel restrictions. I’ll help you navigate all of these details!
Once you’ve selected your dream location, it’s important to choose the right time of year. Consider the best weather, local events, and any seasonal travel restrictions. I’ll help you navigate all of these details!
Hire Vendors
Capturing your wedding day is just as important as planning it! As your destination wedding photographer and travel agent, I’ll be there to document every moment while also ensuring your day runs smoothly.
Of course, we will want to hire other vendors as well, planner, florals, officiant, catering. I will be here with all the recommendations to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
Of course, we will want to hire other vendors as well, planner, florals, officiant, catering. I will be here with all the recommendations to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
Of course, we will want to hire other vendors as well, planner, florals, officiant, catering. I will be here with all the recommendations to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
Book Travel
Once we have decided on a date, now it is time to start booking all travel. I’ll handle all the travel arrangements for you and your guests, from flights to accommodations and transportation. No need to stress about logistics—I’ve got you covered!
Destination Elopement Timeline Inspiration
Day 1:
Couple Arrives at location
Explore the area
Day 2:
Take the day to relax &
enjoy free time before you are hosting
Day 3:
Guests arrive!
Welcome party in the evening
Day 4:
Rehearsal dinner
Day 5:
Wedding day!
Day 6:
Do a fun activities with guests
Day 7:
Guests depart
Your honeymoon begins <3
Couple Arrives at location
Explore the area
Day 2:
Take the day to relax &
enjoy free time before you are hosting
Day 3:
Guests arrive!
Welcome party in the evening
Day 4:
Rehearsal dinner
Day 5:
Wedding day!
Day 6:
Do a fun activities with guests
Day 7:
Guests depart
Your honeymoon begins <3
Couple Arrives at location
Explore the area
Day 2:
Take the day to relax &
enjoy free time before you are hosting
Day 3:
Guests arrive!
Welcome party in the evening
Day 4:
Rehearsal dinner
Day 5:
Wedding day!
Day 6:
Do a fun activities with guests
Day 7:
Guests depart
Your honeymoon begins <3
LETS Elope!
How Much Does a Destination Elopement Cost?
Costs vary depending on location, guest count, and venue. You can spend anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 on your destination wedding. Having a destination wedding isn't always about being “cheap.” This is a chance to have an amazing experience with those you love.
Best locations for a Destination Elopement
Here are some Destination Wedding ideas:
Myth: “Destination weddings are too expensive!”
Reality: You control your budget! Many couples find destination weddings cost less than traditional weddings because they combine the wedding and honeymoon, and have fewer guests.
- All-inclusive resort in the Caribbean
- Renting a villa in Italy
- A cozy cabin wedding in the mountains of Alaska
- An adventurous Iceland elopement
- Island-hopping in Greece
- Exploring waterfalls and volcanoes in Hawaii
Myth: “Destination weddings are too expensive!”
Reality: You control your budget! Many couples find destination weddings cost less than traditional weddings because they combine the wedding and honeymoon, and have fewer guests.
- All-inclusive resort in the Caribbean
- Renting a villa in Italy
- A cozy cabin wedding in the mountains of Alaska
- An adventurous Iceland elopement
- Island-hopping in Greece
- Exploring waterfalls and volcanoes in Hawaii
Myth: “Destination weddings are too expensive!”
Reality: You control your budget! Many couples find destination weddings cost less than traditional weddings because they combine the wedding and honeymoon, and have fewer guests.
Why Hire an Experienced Destination Elopement Photographer & Travel Agent?
Now you are probably thinking woah, this is a lot of information and might be overwhelming. Planning a wedding abroad comes with unique challenges, but that’s where I come in! I specialize in full-service travel planning, travel coordination, and photography—meaning you get a seamless experience from start to finish. I’ll handle all the logistics while capturing every magical moment of your wedding day.
I will plan your entire Destination Wedding from start to finish!!
I will plan your entire Destination Wedding from start to finish!!
Now you are probably thinking woah, this is a lot of information and might be overwhelming. Planning a wedding abroad comes with unique challenges, but that’s where I come in! I specialize in full-service travel planning, travel coordination, and photography—meaning you get a seamless experience from start to finish. I’ll handle all the logistics while capturing every magical moment of your wedding day.
I will plan your entire Destination Wedding from start to finish!! - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
I will plan your entire Destination Wedding from start to finish!! - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
destination wedding Photography Packages CLICK HERE
destination ELOPEMENT Photography Packages CLICK HERE
Destination Elopement Photography Packages
Destination Elopement Planning
+ Custom Location Recommendations - Lets be honest, you know you want to have a destination elopement, but might be stuck on “where.” You will receive a questionnaire to get an idea of exactly what you are looking for, then I will send you custom location recommendations based on your perfect elopement day.
+ Timeline Creation - Just because you are eloping doesn't mean we shouldn't stick on a timeline. A general overview of how the day will go.
+ 80+ page Elopement Planning Guide
+ Planning Portal where we will stay on track with all planning
+ Vendor Recommendations
+ Permit Research
+ Above all, a travel guide, personal hype-girl + friend for life!
Not only will I guide you through every step of the planning process, but I will make sure you never have to google another thing about elopement planning again!
+ Custom Location Recommendations - Lets be honest, you know you want to have a destination elopement, but might be stuck on “where.” You will receive a questionnaire to get an idea of exactly what you are looking for, then I will send you custom location recommendations based on your perfect elopement day.
+ Timeline Creation - Just because you are eloping doesn't mean we shouldn't stick on a timeline. A general overview of how the day will go.
+ 80+ page Elopement Planning Guide
+ Planning Portal where we will stay on track with all planning
+ Vendor Recommendations
+ Permit Research
+ Above all, a travel guide, personal hype-girl + friend for life!
Not only will I guide you through every step of the planning process, but I will make sure you never have to google another thing about elopement planning again!
Destination Elopement Planning
+ Custom Location Recommendations - Lets be honest, you know you want to have a destination elopement, but might be stuck on “where.” You will receive a questionnaire to get an idea of exactly what you are looking for, then I will send you custom location recommendations based on your perfect elopement day.
+ Timeline Creation - Just because you are eloping doesn't mean we shouldn't stick on a timeline. A general overview of how the day will go.
+ 80+ page Elopement Planning Guide
+ Planning Portal where we will stay on track with all planning
+ Vendor Recommendations
+ Permit Research
+ Above all, a travel guide, personal hype-girl + friend for life!
Not only will I guide you through every step of the planning process, but I will make sure you never have to google another thing about elopement planning again!
+ Custom Location Recommendations - Lets be honest, you know you want to have a destination elopement, but might be stuck on “where.” You will receive a questionnaire to get an idea of exactly what you are looking for, then I will send you custom location recommendations based on your perfect elopement day.
+ Timeline Creation - Just because you are eloping doesn't mean we shouldn't stick on a timeline. A general overview of how the day will go.
+ 80+ page Elopement Planning Guide
+ Planning Portal where we will stay on track with all planning
+ Vendor Recommendations
+ Permit Research
+ Above all, a travel guide, personal hype-girl + friend for life!
Not only will I guide you through every step of the planning process, but I will make sure you never have to google another thing about elopement planning again!
DESTINATION ELOPEMENT Photography Packages CLICK HERE
destination ELOPEMENT Photography Packages CLICK HERE
Not only am I your Michigan elopement photographer, but I am also your planning pro! I work for a travel agency and quite literally plan peoples dream trips daily. So, trust me when I say I've got all the planning and epic destinations on lock down for your elopement! I will take all the stress off of planning your day and bring you custom timelines, packing lists, locations, and more!
Not only am I your elopement photographer in Michigan, but I am also your planning pro! I work for a travel agency and quite literally plan peoples dream trips daily. So, trust me when I say I've got all the planning and epic destinations on lock down for your elopement! I will take all the stress off of planning your day and bring you custom timelines, packing lists, locations, and more! Oh yah, + my name is Brandi!
your planning pro,
calm to your storm, adventure guide, photographer
& friend for life
