If you’re searching for unique intimate wedding ideas that reflect your personal love story, a full-day elopement or intimate wedding is the perfect way to create a meaningful, stress-free celebration. With fewer guests and a focus on intentional details, you have the freedom to design a day that’s truly extraordinary.

If you’re here, chances are you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels like you. Perhaps the idea of a huge guest list and traditional ballroom reception doesn’t quite excite you. Maybe you’re envisioning something smaller, more intentional, and full of presence, connection, and personality. Welcome — you’re in the right place!Let’s talk about intimate weddings — what they are, how they differ from traditional weddings and elopements, and how to know if this route might be your perfect fit.

Bringing your kids along for your elopement doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice intimacy or a dream-worthy experience—it just means you’ll need to do some extra planning! Having them there for your elopement is an incredibly beautiful thing. By making them an integral part of your elopement you’re fostering an even deeper connection as a family unit and modeling a healthy romantic relationship for them. 

It’s not the size of the venue or the number of guests that makes a wedding special; it’s the intention. Before any other wedding planning, sit down with your partner to discuss the elements that mean the most to you and what you want your wedding day to feel like. Really, really, really dig into it!

It’s probably safe to assume that if you’re looking to elope outdoors you care about the preservation of nature. You know to respect wildlife and your surroundings, but what else? I’m happy to report that it doesn’t take much more than awareness and educated choices to have an environmentally conscious elopement! There are simple switches you can implement and basic guidelines that can minimize your impact on the area you’re choosing to say “I do”. Truly, you can have the wedding of your dreams, at a once-in-a-lifetime destination, all while feeling empowered and proud of your decisions to make it a reality. 

Couples are scaling down their guest lists and investing more into their wedding than ever to create an ultra personalized wedding day for themselves and their guests to enjoy! The wedding trends rising to the top for 2023 focus on intentional moments, creating a memorable guest experience, infusing personality wherever possible, putting modern twists on old traditions, and sustainability. Across the board these trends are fun, unique, and beautiful—from how couple’s structure their day to the vendors. 

What if I told you, all the things you’ve been dreaming about your elopement are possible? You can experience a beautiful day full of all the adventure and love you can imagine—it’s just a matter of planning it! We’re going to cover an easy elopement planning step-by-step breakdown, elements you should consider, expert advice, FAQ, and free timeline examples. Together we’ll switch out the overwhelm of planning for the excitement of what’s possible! Sound like a plan?