YOUR DREAM ELOPEMENT
A Planning Guide for Adventurous Couples
For couples who want their wedding day to feel less like a production and more like an experience.
Welcome to the start of something incredible!
Eloping isn’t about running away anymore.
It’s about slowing down and choosing a wedding day that actually feels like you.
No stressful timelines.
No giant guest lists.
No expectations that don’t feel right.
Just the two of you (or a few of your fave people), surrounded by nature, celebrating your relationship in a way that feels deeply intentional and unforgettable.
Vancouver Island happens to be one of the most beautiful places in the world to do exactly that.
This guide will help you start dreaming up your elopement and show you how the process works when you choose an all-inclusive experience on Vancouver Island.
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How to Start Planning Your Dream Elopement
Planning an elopement is actually much simpler than planning a traditional wedding.
These few steps will help you get started.
1. Set a Comfortable Budget
Before falling in love with locations and ideas, it helps to have a rough idea of what you want to invest in your day.
Elopements are incredibly flexible. Some couples keep things simple and adventurous, while others turn their elopement into a full luxury experience weekend.
Common things couples budget for include:
• Photography
• Hair & makeup
• Florals
• Officiant
• Accommodation
• Travel
• Wedding attire
• Special experiences (boat rides, private chefs, etc.)
You don’t need an exact number — just a general range so planning feels easy.
2. Choose a General Location
You don’t need the exact ceremony spot yet. Start by choosing the type of place that feels like you.
Some couples love:
• Wild ocean cliffs
• Quiet forest trails
• Mountain viewpoints
• Hidden beaches
• Cozy cabins in the woods
Vancouver Island offers an incredible variety of landscapes within just a few hours of each other. Once we connect, I help couples find incredible ceremony locations that fit their vision. Check out my top fave locations HERE
3. Choose a Time of Year
Unless you already have a meaningful date, the season can shape the entire feel of your day.
Spring
Fresh greens, flowing waterfalls, fewer crowds.
Summer
Long golden evenings and warm beach sunsets.
Fall
Incredible colours and cozy, dramatic west coast energy.
Winter
Quiet landscapes and dramatic coastal storms.
Every season on Vancouver Island has its own kind of magic.
4. Write Down your Elopement Vision
This is where things get fun!
Sit down together and imagine what your day looks like. Ask yourselves:
Do we want something adventurous or slow and cozy?
Is it just the two of us or a few loved ones?
Are we hiking somewhere epic or staying near a beautiful cabin?
Maybe your day looks like:
Morning coffee together
Getting ready slowly at your Airbnb
A forest ceremony
Champagne on the beach
Exploring the coastline at sunset
Dinner under the stars
There are truly no rules here.
5. Decide on DIY or an All-Inclusive Experience
Some couples love planning everything themselves.
Others prefer an all-inclusive elopement experience where their photographer helps guide them through the entire process.
An all-inclusive experience usually includes:
• Photography
• Planning support
• Location guidance
• Vendor recommendations
• Officiant coordination
• Florals
• Hair & makeup
• Timeline creation
This approach keeps everything simple and stress-free. If this sounds like what you're looking for, this is the perfect time to connect with me and start dreaming up your day together.
What It's Like To Work With Me
My approach to elopements is simple.
Your day should feel like an experience, not a photoshoot.
When couples work with me, I help guide the entire process from start to finish so your day feels effortless and easy.
I help with location guidance, hiring vendors local to the area you have chosen as to minimize extra travel fees, timeline planning to ensure you have more than enough time for photos, snacks because we all need to eat and my team and I bring a calm presence to your day.
To learn more more about what working with me looks like, CLICK HERE
The Best Part…
Once your all-inclusive elopement is booked, most of your planning is done! And if you decide on an all-inclusive experience, then we take the planning from here!
Instead of worrying about logistics, you get to focus on:
Dreaming about your day
Planning your travel
Choosing your outfits
Getting excited about the adventure ahead
Your elopement should feel like a celebration of your relationship — not a stressful event. And that’s exactly what we create together.
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Ready To Start Planning?
If an intentional, relaxed, all-inclusive elopement experience sounds like what you’re dreaming of, I would love to hear from you.
Let’s start planning something unforgettable.