My hands down favorite part of elopements is building the day from the ground up with only things that my couples want to do. We are all SO vastly different, for example, my idea of a good time is either a hike to a lake, orrrrr, a day of binging Netflix on the couch.

Just like our day-to-day doings are different, elopements and weddings should also be different! This list will help you visualize all of the amazing things you can do as your plan your DREAM day!

1. Visit a new National Park together.

2. Hike to and swim in alpine lake.

3. Rescue a dog or cat from your local animal shelter.

4. Wake up for sunrise.

5. Fly kites together.

6. Pick a random spot on a map for your honeymoon.

7. Explore an abandoned building (without trespassing).

8. Pet your dream animal (sloth? elephant? dolphin?).

9. Fly in a helicopter.

10. Dip your toes in the ocean together.

11. Go wine tasting together in a vineyard.

12. Visit a museum.

13. Go scuba diving or snorkeling through a coral reef.

14. Take a private boat tour.

15. Go skinny dipping in the backcountry.

16. Visit a natural hot spring.

17. Do a zipline or adventure course together.

18. Make a time capsule and bury it.

19. Plant a native tree to in-house plant to signify growth.

20. Stay in a 12,000 foot high fire tower lookout.

21. Go backpacking

22. Host a murder-mystery dinner party.

23. Volunteer at a food bank or shelter.

24. Take a specialized class (cooking, photography, ceramics, etc).

25. Rent a motorcycle and go for a ride.

26. Go star gazing and see the Milky Way.

27. See a concert at Red Rocks.

28. Invite friends and family over to play board games.

29. Spend the day on the river and pull off at some point to say your vows.

30. Go horseback riding.

31. Go for a hot air balloon ride.

32. Have a video game tournament.

33. Host a dinner party with baby goats, alpacas, or llamas.

34. Start your morning off with couples yoga.

35. Go on a guided 4x4 tour.

36. Kayak or swim beneath a glacier.

37. Hit up an amusement park.

38. Host a scavenger hunt or hire a friend to plan one for you.

39. Have a custom catered meal by a private chef.

40. Stay in an airbnb with a private hot spring.

41. Get naked outdoors.

42. Rent a canoe or kayak for a trip around a lake

43. Have the backyard dinner party of your dreams.

44. Go skydiving.

45. Rent your dream car for the day.

46. Have a bonfire with all of your friends.

47. Sleep in!

48. Hire a dance instructor for a private lesson.

49. Open a bottle of champagne together.

50. Swim beneath a waterfall in your wedding clothes.

51. Rent an RV, trailer, or camper van and go on a road trip.

52. Take a train ride together.

53. Buy the cheapest day-of flights for your honeymoon.

54. Go camping.

55. Rent out an Airbnb and have your best friends stay the night.

56. Get your family or friends involved (yes you can still elope with your closest friends and family there!).

57. Ask your loved ones write letters to you.

58. Write vows in your personalized leather vow books.

59. Sit on a beach somewhere and drink a bunch of caipirinhas.

60. Do your favorite outdoor sport like climbing, SUPing, hiking, etc.

61. Have a picnic with your favorite staples like a charcuterie board.

62. Sleep outside (just be conscious of wild animals!).

63. Stay in a backcountry cabin or yurt.

64. Include your pets.

65. Stay home and binge Netflix or your favorite movie series.

66. Drive somewhere new at night (in the dark!) and wake up for sunrise to see it for the first time.

67. Watch the moon rise together.

68. Do something crafty like make Christmas stockings or puffy paint t-shirts together.

69. Go to a concert.

70. Take all the snacks and soda and go to a drive-in movie.

71. Get a couples massage together (highly highly recommend!).

72. Play Mexican Dominos with friends and family (if you know, you know!).

73. Go to a murder mystery or escape room together.

74. Make homemade pasta together.

75. Facetime or Zoom call with your closest friends and family.