bride and groom walking on the terrace at Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast in Italy near Ravello. Elopements are awesome.

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your adventure elopement

Adventure elopements are all about creating an experience that’s exciting, intimate, and full of endless possibilities just for you. Imagine spreading your wedding day into two chapters, making your celebration uniquely yours.

Chapter ONE: An Exciting Outdoor Elopement

Picture this: an adventure elopement that caters to your immediate desires. By choosing an intimate outdoor setting, you get to focus solely on each other, away from the hustle and bustle of a larger wedding. This gives you the freedom to enjoy quality time together while also capturing breathtaking moments in beautiful locations. It’s a way to reduce the stress and pressure of a traditional wedding and create lasting memories that truly belong to you.

Stunning portrait of bride and groom on their sailboat catamaran with colorful sunset in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.

Chapter TWO: A Future Reception Celebration

But the adventure doesn’t stop there. The beauty of this two-chapter approach is that you can look forward to something special next year—a reception celebration with friends and family. And during that reception, we’ll help you plan a dedicated moment: a “wedding premiere” slideshow, complete with music and images, to showcase your elopement ceremony. This powerful moment allows everyone who couldn’t be there to emotionally connect with your experience and feel a part of your love story. It sets the perfect tone for an unforgettable reception party.

Below, we’ve listed various adventure elopement ideas to help you envision your perfect day.

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a bride and grooms feet hanging over a dock with their friends in the water the day after their Chesapeake Bay Wedding at Wades Point Inn.

elope in a dream location

There is no other story better than your own. Some are the best when traveling to far away places, others are best within the simple spaces of your own city. Every adventure elopement we take on leads to an exciting excursion. Quality time exploring ideas can open unknown and exciting paths. We are here to help you find the best of the best, venture with you, and creatively document it. We are happy to jump on a video meeting and help brainstorm ideas. There are many!

See how Emily & Pete created a beautiful, private elopement at Villa Cimbrone in Amalfi, Italy.

bride and groom walking into an Italian village for their elopement

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elopement adventure

There are endless outdoor adventure elopement venues to explore in nearby states. This is a great option because your family and closest friends can safely drive there, and it’s adventurous. Or just the two of you. Jump in the car. Make a road trip out of it. We will meet you there. Then continue your road trip for your honeymoon.

Checkout how Jayne & Scott eloped on the Oregon Coast at Short Sands Beach.

Eloping at Timberline Lodge & Silcox Hut way up on the mountain is another great plan. We’ve photographed over 40 intimate weddings on Mt Hood.

Sunrise Moab elopement ceremony with the bride and groom in the Windows Section of Arches National Park in Utah.

explore local elopements

You have endless options when it comes to your adventure elopement—whether it’s a local outdoor venue, the vast beauty of nature, or even your own backyard! It’s natural to worry about the backdrop not being as stunning as a professional venue, and you might wonder if the photography will not be as good because of it. But from all the weddings we’ve witnessed, it’s not just about the backdrop—it’s about how your moments are captured.

For us, the best landscape is light. So, don’t worry—we’ve got that covered. Instead, free yourself from any doubts, and focus on how you want to be and feel during your elopement. This is your day, and it’s going to be unforgettable!

Bride and Groom in a hammock at Oswald West Short Sand Beach for their private adventure elopement. Photos by josandtree.com

recent adventure elopement stories

Summer Silcox Hut Wedding – Katie & Josh

Katie and Josh's Summer Silcox Hut wedding above Timberline Lodge Resort on Mt Hood was a wide-open playground. What better place to connect with family and friends with such vast views while also getting married! The gorgeous views and pink-purple light felt like...