Your elopement does not have to be and is not a quick photoshoot. Your wedding day is a legacy so make it a day full of fun activities and create memories. It will be a one day event that will last a lifetime through photographs. Photographs you can then look back on years later. Photographs you can share with close family, friends and your children.
With that said, here are 50 fun activities you can do on your elopement day. Get ideas for outdoor and indoor activities. You may even use this list to get inspiration for other ideas you may have that are not included on this list. Take note of which ideas sound really exciting you and some ideas that you might want to try on your elopement day.
water Based Activities
- canoeing
- kayaking
- paddle boarding
- boating
- surfing
- swimming
- skiing
- cliff jumping
Artistic Activities
- draw together
- paint together
- try a small diy project you can keep
- Playing your favorite instruments
- singing together
- dancing
- take polaroid photos
- gift exchanges
- create a scrapbook
Spontaneous Activities
- rock climbing
- hiking
- sky diving
- go on a hot air balloon
- canyoneering
- off-roading
- explore slut canyons
- riding motorcycles
- horseback riding
- riding bikes
Food Activities
- cook together
- bake your favorite treat
- eat pizza or your favorite snack
- eat cake
- Grab some ice cream
- make a coffee(or any drink of your choice ) together
- have a picnic
- try a food tour
- create a charcuterie board
Early Morning/Night Activities
- watch the sunrise
- watch the sunset
- camping
- have a campfire
- stargazing
- blue light hour adventuring
Travel Ideas
- tour the city
- go to your favorite restaurants
- go to favorite museums
- go to a state park
- go to a national park
- explore and stop for photos at interesting and beautiful locations
Plants + Environment
- plant a tree
- plant a butterfly garden
More Elopement Resources
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