You deserve a beautiful and stress free elopement. And although elopements tend to be less stressful that traditional weddings, it still has the potential to be a bit chaotic. As a Jackson Hole photographer I have captured over a hundred weddings and elopements in the Grand Tetons and have a number of elopement timeline examples to help you plan a stress free elopement!
Mini Elopement With Guests Timeline
This elopement timeline offers a simple and beautiful evening. I love it for multiple reasons, first being that it starts so late in the day. You don’t have to wake up early and feel rushed to get ready. Which reduces a lot of stress, especially for the bride!
4:30pm – Meet Up @ Hotel (Bride rides with me Groom Follows)
5-7pm First Look, and photos around the park
7:30pm Meet Guests at Ceremony Location
8:00pm Sunset Ceremony & Group Photos
9:00pm Sunset photos
9:30pm Head out to the after party at the Cowboy Bar
Two Day Elopement Weekend
If you are looking for a weekend long celebration with your closest family and friends, then this is the timeline for you! Packed with adventures, tours, and so many photo opportunities. I love this option as it gives you such a great experience for your elopement that you will never forget!
-Day One-
10am: Meet at trailhead & Begin Hike
1pm: Arrive at Lake and Relax & Enjoy
2pm: Getting Ready
4pm: First Look & Private Vows
5pm: Photos around the lake
6pm: Dinner and drinks
7pm: Hike out
-Day Two-
12pm: Getting Ready
3pm: First look with dad
4pm: Ceremony & Group Photos
5pm: Cocktail Hour
6pm: Dinner
8pm: Cake Cutting & Dancing
Sunrise Schedule
For my early risers, I definitely recommend a sunrise elopement timeline. This is the perfect option for warm glowing sunrise images! In addition, you will have the rest of the day to explore Jackson Hole and truly take in the local area.
3am – Hair & Makeup
5am – Travel Time
6am – First Look/Ceremony & Exploring/Photo Session
8am – Optional Second Location of Exploring/Photos
10am – Brunch/Celebration
Sunset Schedule
If you still want the glow of the sun on the horizon, but aren’t willing to wake up before the sun comes up, then consider a sunset schedule! As a Jackson Hole photographer I love these session because they provide such a stunning warmth to your images.
1pm – Hair & Makeup
3pm – Travel/Buffer Time
4pm – First Look & Exploring/Photo Session
6pm – Ceremony & Portraits
7pm – Sunset Exploration/Photo Session
9pm – Head back to town
Full Day Hiking Adventure
One of the best parts of getting married in Grand Tetons has to be the amount of hiking available! Whether you are looking for an hour long rigorous hike, or something more light and relaxing. I know the perfect spot to take you. This elopement timeline option is great for the adventurous couple!
8am – Hair & Makeup (optional) Wearing hiking attire
10am – Travel to the trailhead/Buffer Time
11am – Start Hiking
2pm – Estimated Arrival to Destination
3pm – Get Ready (full hair and makeup or just touch ups)
5pm – Ceremony & Sunset Exploration/Photo Session
7pm – Eat & Celebrate
8pm – Hike out with headlamps
10pm – Make it to the trailhead
Two Day Schedule
Above all, I want your elopement to perfectly fit your needs! This two day schedule is an example of a more customizable day. And of course you can customize any of the above schedules as wel!
*Day One (Just the two of you)
4pm – First Look & Exploring/Photo Session
6pm – Private Vow Sharing
7pm – Sunset Exploration/Photo Session
9pm – Head back to town
*Day Two (Ceremony & Celebration with guests)
Choice between Sunset, Sunrise, Split Day or Custom Schedule.
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