Sample New England Elopement Timeline

This intimate New England elopement is like no other. 

That is because each elopement perfectly captures the couples true authentic self. An elopement is an intimate wedding experience that is centered around you and your partner. An elopement day perfectly captures a couples unique, authentic relationship. To read more about what an elopement is, check out this blog post! Or if you are looking for some ideas on where to elope in MA, check out Best Places to Elope in Massachusetts!

Below is a sample timeline of what your New England Elopement could look like:

Sample Timeline for an All Day New England Elopement

• 12:00 | Begin hair and make up and getting ready
• 2:00 | Enjoy a simple picnic together 
• 3:15 | Pack up dress, wedding attire, rings, vow books etc
• 3:30 | Leave for trail head
• 4:00 | Begin hike up the mountain 
• 5:00 | First look, Vows, Portraits
• 5:45 | Sunset portraits, Begin hike back
• 7:00 | Arrive back at AirBnB for dinner, cake cutting and dancing. 

Getting ready & Hike

Janna and Tom began getting ready at their private AirBnB around noon, but the design team was there earlier that morning setting up a private picnic for the two of them which they enjoyed in their backyard before we made our way to the trailhead.

Even though the hike up was only a mile, we still planned a full hour to go up and down. This way, we aren’t rushed for time, racing the light to the top of the mountain. We took multiple stops to enjoy the view and capture some photos of the hike itself. Both Janna and Tom are avid hikers, so it was really important to capture what they both love doing.

First Look & Ceremony

Once we got to the top, we took some time to enjoy the scenery. After we picked out a spot on the mountain for their ceremony and first look, they separated to get ready for their first look. After their touching first look, they helped each other with the last finishing touches.

We walked over to their ceremony site where they recited their personal vows, and just like that they were married! After some portraits, lots of congratulations from passing hikers, and a beautiful sunset, we began our hike back down. Even though it was much faster on the way down, we still were in complete darkness in the thick forest, thank god for head lamps!

When we got back to their airbnb, they had a private dinner with some of their closest friends and even enjoyed some cake.

I hope from this series you can see how customizable you can make your wedding day. Incorporating both adventure and traditional aspects into your wedding day. So whatever your dream for your wedding day is, let’s make it happen! 

A special shot out to all of the amazing vendors who helped make this day so special:

• Host: Kelsey Converse Photography
• Photography: Me! Tessa Klingensmith Photography
• Design: By Emma B
• Florist: Clementina Floral Co
• Hair: The Wright Style
• Makeup: Michaeleen Sicard
• Stationary: Drawn to Ecology
• Cakes: Henny B Cakes
• Dress: Barbara Kavchok
• Linen: BBJ Linen
• Rentals: Peak Event Services/Events Delivered

Check out some more galleries for some recent elopements to get some more ideas of how custom your day can look! Briana & Adam and Brett & Angela are two of my favorites! 😉