Sample Timelines
Here’s the secret to a dreamy, stress-free elopement:
Give yourself enough time for the day to unfold naturally.
You have the freedom to design a day you can actually enjoy — without feeling rushed or watching the clock. This isn’t a photo checklist… it’s your wedding day. The most meaningful photos and videos happen when you’re fully present, not worried about the time
2 day Elopement Timeline
The night before
4:00 PM – Meet at your location
Casual photos to kick things off
5:00 PM – Canoe ride on the lake
Laid-back canoe time + photos
7:00 PM – Sunset photos
Wrap up the night with golden-hour views
Elopement Day
11:00 AM – Meet at your cabin | Getting Ready (approx. 2 hours)
Detail shots
Separate getting-ready photos of both of you
Solo portraits
1:00 PM – First Look (10 minutes)
1:10 PM – Gift Exchange (20 minutes)
1:30 PM – Drive to ceremony location
2:30 PM – Arrive at ceremony area
2:40 PM – Start hike to ceremony spot (approx. 20 minutes)
3:00 PM – Ceremony (10–15 minutes)
3:15 PM – Celebrate + pop champagne
3:30–5:30 PM – Portraits
Relaxed adventure portraits around the area
5:30 PM – Head back to the cabin
6:30 PM – Cake & cozy moments
Cake cutting and s’mores by the fire
8:00 PM – End of coverage
Full Day Elopement Timeline
12:00 pm – Getting Ready at Your Cabin (1 hr 30 min)
1:20 pm – Drive to the Falls (28–30 min)
1:50 pm – Start Hike to the Falls (30–40 min)
2:30 pm – Ceremony at the Falls (10–15 min)
2:45 pm – Pop Champagne + Celebrate + Photos at the Waterfall (50 min)
3:35 pm – Start Hiking Back To our second stop (40–50 min
4:25 pm – Photos at the second spot (1 hr)
5:30 pm – Drive to the Gazebo (30 min)
6:00 pm – Photos at Overlook (40 min)
6:40 pm – Head Back to the Cabin for cake cutting
8:00 pm – End of Coverage
Half Day Elopement
1:00 PM – Meet at your cabin | Getting Ready
– Getting ready + Detail shots (1hr 30 min)
– First look ( 10 min)
– Vow writing (10-15 min)
3:00 PM – Drive to the ceremony spot
3:30 PM – Start hike to the top
3:50 PM – Choose ceremony spot
4:00 PM – Ceremony
4:10 PM – Celebrate
Pop champagne or cheers with drinks (totally optional 🍾)
4:20–6:00 PM – Portraits around the bald
Relaxed adventure photos around the area
6:00 PM – Drive back to the cabin
6:15–7:00 PM – Cake & cozy photos
Cake cutting + photos by the fire
7:00 PM – End of coverage
Mini Elopement
4:00 PM – Meet at your cabin for getting ready photos and details (about 1hr 30 min)
5:30 PM – First look (10–15 min)
5:45 PM – Head to Foothills Parkway (about 48 min drive)
6:30 PM – Ceremony (15–20 min)
6:45 PM – Portraits (1hr 15min)
8:00 PM – End of coverage