What to bring to your elopement in the woods

You are lucky!

If you're eloping with a simple ceremony, you have a LOT less to think about than the couple planning + packing for a traditional wedding. 

But, there is still some thought to be put into this. After all, you want to create special memories just as the same, right? Right!

​Let’s pack!

• Before you even leave, screenshot all deriving directions. Cell service can get spotty. 
  
• ​Wear and/or pack sunscreen.
  
• Small first aid kit or at least band aids for blisters
  
• All attire (this could be what you wear all day OR something to change into)
• Hair accessories - it can get windy on the mountaintop 
• Comfy shoes/boots
• Blanket to sit on
• Bug spray
• Sunglasses
• Light jacket as the temps drop and the wind picks up the higher we go up the mountain
• Water that's easy to carry or in something to keep cool in your car
• Snacks
  
• Charged cell phone - may need to use it as a flashlight if you stay past dusk too!
• Special momentos just for you two. And for the photos!

This is unlikely your first hike so any other items you deem important to take on your other adventures, bring these along for your elopement too, at least in the car! “Follow your heart but bring your brain with you.”

Is your pup joining? Check out this list to prepare for them too!

Pre-wedding + pre-hike thoughts: sunscreen and bug spray aren't your usual wedding day accessories but they're important, consider adding them into your getting ready plans. 

​Here’s what I’ll bring:

• Itty bitty first aid kit 
• Hand wipes
• Tide Stick
• Tissues
• Safety pins
• Emergency ponchos and/or clear umbrella
• Directions for the hike
• iPhone
• ​Water

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Hiking on the wedding day is nothing to fear or get nervous about, it adds to the fun and romance of your day! Throw everything you need in the car or in a backpack (depends on how long the hike is) and let's go!