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elopement
Whatever preconceived notion you had of what an elopement is, I am here to tell you it is so far from that today. Elopements are intimate weddings that focus on you as a couple + your commitment to one another.
It doesn't matter what you're doing.
It doesn't matter where you're doing it.
It doesn't matter who else is there.
Elopements are about bringing the focus of the day back to the two of you — choosing your love and how special your moment of saying your vows to each other is over everything else.
ELOPING GIVES YOU THE CHANCE TO:
FOCUS ON JUST THE TWO OF YOU ON THE DAY YOU GET MARRIED
ELIMINATE MAJOR STRESS AND ANXIETY THAT COMES WITH PLANNING BIG WEDDINGS
CREATE A WEDDING DAY THAT IS ABOUT WHAT YOU LOVE DOING ALREADY VS ENTERTAINING OTHERS
elope in maine
BEST PLACES TO
CLIFF HOUSE OF MAINE
OGUNQUIT, MAINE
TOPS'L FARM
WATERBORO MAINE
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
sunday river
SAMOSET RESORT
ROCKPORT, MAINE
16 BAY VIEW
CAMDEN, MAINE
BETHEL, MAINE
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU WANT TO ELOPE, I CAN CERTAINLY HELP WITH THIS.
MAINE IS FULL OF BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS - FAR MORE THAN THIS MINI LIST.
IT IS ONE OF THE MANY PERKS OF WORKING WITH ME!
COUPLES ARE ELOPING
Not because they don't care about their day,
but because they freakin' care even more about it!
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NUMBER ONE
Find + Book your Favorite Photographer
Your Maine Elopement Checklist
NUMBER two
Pick your location + Create aVision
NUMBER three
Build your dream vendor team
NUMBER four
Book your travel (if it is necessary)
NUMBER five
Plan your Ceremony, Details + Any Activities
NUMBER six
Get your marriage license
NUMBER seven
Celebrate! It's your Epic Elopement Day!
FIVE BAJILLION 5 STAR REVIEWS PROBABLY AREn'T WRONG
"After meeting Alicia, we just knew we had her be a part of our day. So much so, that we picked our availability around hers!"
- Sarah
FIVE BAJILLION 5 STAR REVIEWS PROBABLY AREn'T WRONG
"We are both really shy people. She made us feel super comfortable! I couldn't believe what she created with us."
- Megan
Fun Things to Do while Eloping (other than Hiking):
ready for your day to be different?
WHAT IS THE GENERAL COST OF ELOPING?
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS COUPLES
$6000 – Photographer
$2500 -Wedding Dress
$2000 - Airfaire + Hotel (traveling)
$500 - Badass Dream Vehicle Rental
$500 - Officiant
$500 -Flowers
$400 - Hair +Makeup
$500 - Food
$40 – State of Maine Marriage License
Priceless - No Major Stress
Priceless - Memories you Create
Total elopement price: ~ $12,940
These numbers are not meant to be actual quotes. It is designed to give you a better understanding of general costs. A typical wedding in Maine is around $32,000.
Choose appropriate shoes.
Wedding Dresses that are made for your adventure.
Suits that make you feel like a damn rockstar - but can still move in.
Make sure to bring items to help you stay warm/cool.
WHAT TO WEAR AT YOUR ELOPEMENT
Any Heirloom Pieces like Grams Vintage Fur Coat!
Your most favorite accessories.
Most of our couples book 8 hours. They want a day to be remembered. A day where they feel super special.
Lots of things to consider here when deciding how much time you may need: How do you want to remember your day? What do you two love doing? How can you create an elopement that feels like you?
12 Hour Coverage Timeline Ex.
9:30am – Breakfast in Bed at Airbnb
10:30am – Getting Ready at Airbnb
11:00am – First Look with Your Boo
12:30pm – Travel to Ceremony Location
1:00pm – Champagne and Picnic Lunch
1:45pm – Adventure Around + Take Photos
5:30pm – Ceremony with your friends & family
6:00pm – Group photos
6:30pm – Dinner With Private Chef
7:30pm – Sunset Photos
8:30pm – Toasts around Campfire/Hot Tub Time
9:30pm – Photographer Leaves
8 Hour Coverage Timeline Ex.
9:00am – Getting Ready at Airbnb
10:30am – First Look with Your Boo
11:30pm – Head to Ceremony Location
12:30pm – Ceremony Begins
1:00pm – Picnic lunch
1:30pm – Portraits with Family/Friends
2:00pm – Adventure Time + Photos
4:00pm – Sunset photos
5:00pm – Arrive back to our cars, Photographer leaves
4 Hour Coverage Timeline Ex.
3:00pm – First look and some portraits
3:30pm – Ceremony with your closest family
4:00pm – Group portraits
4:20pm – Any Toasts for Couple
5:00pm – Family leaves; Adventure Time
5:30pm – Couples portraits
6:30pm – Head Back to Cars
7:00pm – Photographer leaves
