Malibu ElopementIt is not a secret that eloping is much easier and more economical than planning a full-blown wedding.

You don’t have to worry about securing huge venues, caterers, or sending out invitations to hundreds of guests. You do not have to worry about sending save the dates, booking hotels for out-of-town guests, or even having a long enough engagement in order to give family and friends time to make arrangements to be present.

However, eloping still requires some preparation especially if you are considering a destination elopement. No matter how minimal a good photographer and officiant are a must. You also must think about paperwork such as marriage license and post-elopement tasks in case you decide to send out a wedding announcement.

Following is a checklist for your exclusive, fabulous, romantic. memorable elopement.

1- Paperwork

If you want it to be a legal wedding you are going to need a marriage license. Every state and county requires different documents or procedures. Make sure to check with the local government of your elopement destination or, if you want to be like one of our LUSH BUSY BRIDE contact an amazing romance specialist that can guide you through the paperwork without any stress or drama together with any other arrangement you might want and like.

Some locations make it very simple and straightforward to get legally married in their territories. Others may present so many tasks to look like one on Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible movie. In this case, you might opt for a symbolic ceremony in your dream location while you could take care of all legality with a quick trip in your home state’s Clerk Office.

Check list

  • Research the requirements in your state and county to get a marriage license
  • If your state requires an officiant, secure one for your elopement
  • If your state requires witnesses, ask a friend or family member. Not what you want? Ask the photographer to be your witness.
  • Fill out the necessary paperwork to get a marriage license
  • If required, make an appointment to appear at the clerk’s office before the elopement.
  • Check if your state or country requires you to formally make any wedding announcement or to send in the documentation for the marriage license.

2-Travel and Accommodations

Maybe you’ve dreamt of getting married in Italy, in an overwater chapel in the Caribbean, or in front of waterfalls in Hawaii

Finalizing your location is definitely the best first step. Do you know that some all-inclusive super romantic resorts offer free elopement packages? Yes! Once again a call to your romance specialist might result like the best thing you can do.

It is also important to make sure your desired elopement location allows weddings. Permit fees can vary so it is important to note that when you are picking a venue. Receiving the correct permitting is vital to ensure that you are following the correct requirements, especially on public lands in order to respect the beautiful lands and sites.

Checklist

  • Decide where you want to elope
  • Call your romance specialist
  • Research if that destination allows weddings and if so, how to get a permit.
  • Buy your plane tickets
  • Book your stay
  • Make any restaurant reservations you desire. If you want to have a special meal, book in advance so the restaurant doesn’t fill up.
  • If you are turning your elopement into a trip, book any tours, hikes, or excursions you want to do.

3-Vendors

For sure you want a good photographer to capture your big day.  You might want to add an officiant, florist, videographer, musician, hair and makeup artist, getaway car, and …there are so many options to choose from. Some couples might want an all-inclusive experience, and some might enjoy only one or two vendors.

Remember, it is all about what the two of you want and envision. There are so many things to consider when planning your elopement, but at the end of the day, it should include anything that you think will be important and memorable to the two of you. Period!

  • Secure an officiant.
  • Hire a photographer.
  • Consider a videographer  and /or someone to live- stream your wedding
  • If you want live music book a musician or a DJ. That means you can walk down the aisle to music or have a dance after your ceremony.
  • Recruit someone to do hair and makeup. “
  • Book a florist.

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4-Post-Elopement Tasks

You might tell your family or friends by sending out a photo announcement with one of your wedding photos.

If you think your family and friends might want to shower you with gifts consider a registry.

Checklist

  • Send a wedding announcement to family and friends. This can be print or digital.
  • Create a gift registry and send the details to your family and friends
  • Send in any paperwork to complete your marriage license
  • Create a photo album so you can remember your big day.

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