Elopement Checklist

The great thing about choosing to elope is that you can put your mind at ease about many things that go into planning a big wedding. But this still leaves a humongous detail to consider, you are getting married!
Such a giant step is nothing to take lightly. The following checklist is to help you on your way. You have lightened your load tremendously by eloping but, there are still things to think about:

1. Decide elopement is definitely for you. Good for you- it's a less stressful approach.

2. Figure out your budget. How much would you like to spend? How much can you
afford? Be realistic about it.

3. Choose a place. Whatever your destination make sure it's a place you can both enjoy
together. (We recommend the beautiful, Napa Valley, Calif.)

4. Make sure you look into state marriage laws. There is research to be conducted
when choosing where to get married. Not just the place but the legalities of it all.
Do you have to provide a certificate of marital background? Blood tests? Birth certificates?
Need witnesses? And the list goes on... different states have different laws, remember
that.

5. Choose your honeymoon, location and hotel (in most cases it is in the same place as the
ceremony- that is definitely the perfect option here).

6. Figure out how you want your ceremony to go. Location, time, vows, rings, dress,
flowers, photographer, cake, attendants, music, etc. (Or you could just let us help?)

7. Make the decision to tell friends & family about it. Either before, so some people
can make it if you like, or after to announce it.

These things are just some thoughts of those on their way to tying the knot. Napa Valley Elopements would be proud to help you with any of these issues or with all of them, in fact. For all of your elopement needs, please call: 707-963-9294.