Basically 101 Different Ways to Have the Best Day Ever
Tali   May 20th, 2022
Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life… and we think that means it should also be one of the biggest adventures of your life! Having an elopement or intimate wedding gives you a unique chance to break out of the mold of what a wedding “should” look like and make it look however YOU want it to. That means you don’t just have to stick to vows, dinner, and a quick dance. The sky is literally the limit (helicopter ride anyone?)!
You can choose something unique to the two of you… maybe something you did on your first date or a favorite hobby that you share. Or perhaps you want to go all out for the adventure and cross something off your bucket list together to add some extra punch to your elopement day. To help you build the perfect plan for your day, we compiled a list of 101 things you could do on your elopement day!
OVERVIEW
How to Use this Guide
We have organized this guide by different types of adventures. Pick a category that speaks to you or read through the whole thing for some quick inspiration.Â
A Couple of Things to Remember
First off, there are a lot of things on this list! While it is awesome to have a day filled with adventure and activities, when you are planning things to do on your elopement day, make sure not to over plan. You don’t want to be rushing from one thing to another all day without time to soak it in. If you can’t fit everything in one day… just add another day to your elopement. Hey, you make the rules here.
When it comes to capturing the memories and sweet moments of your elopement, there are some limitations to photography. Some adventures, such as skydiving, are going to be best suited to before and after images or images taken from the sidelines. Activities taking place in locations such as museums, zoos, and parks might have photography guidelines or permit requirements that will need to be followed.
Always follow local rules and regulations when planning your adventures (such as taking note of fire bans), leave no trace, stay safe, and have fun!
101 THINGS TO DO DURING YOUR ELOPEMENT
For the Adventurous at Heart
- Hiking
- Camping
- Horseback Riding
- AVTing
- Dirt Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Cave Tour
- Jeep Tour
- Bouldering
- Rock Climbing
- Have a Camp Fire
- Ziplining
- Visit a Park
- Bungee Jumping
- Backpacking
Wet and Wild
    17. Kayaking
    18. Paddleboarding
    19. Canoeing
    20. Swimming
    21. Surfing
    22. Jet Skiing
    23. Snorkeling
    24. Whale Watching
    25. Take a Boat or Ferry Ride
    26. Have a Pool Party
    27. Soak in a Hot Spring
    28. Have a Squirt Gun Fight
    29. Take a Bubble Bath
    30. Relax in a Hot Tub
    31. Float Down a River
    32. Skinny Dipping
Did Someone Say Food?
    33. Have a Picnic
    34. Cook a Meal Together
    35. Go Out to Eat at a Fancy Restaurant
    36. Order Pizza and Eat it on the Beach
    37. Go to an Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, or Berry Garden
    38. Cook on an Open Fire
    39. Make S’mores
    40. Decorate Your Own Cake or Cupcakes
    41. Hire a Private Chef
    42. Do a Wine, Beer, or Cider Tasting
    43. Hit the Bars
    44. Build Your Own Charcuterie Board
    45. Start Your Day with Breakfast in Bed
    46. Go Foraging
Sky’s the Limit
    47. Helicopter Tour
    48. Sea Plan Tour
    49. Sky Diving
    50. Flying a Kite
    51. Hot Air Balloon Ride
On the Town
    52. Visit a Museum
    53. Visit a Garden
    54. Take a Segway Tour
    55. Go on a Food Tour
    56. Take a Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
    57. Go Window Shopping for the Perfect Suveniour
    58. Get Ice Cream and Walk Around Town
    59. Visit a Plant Nursery and Get a New Plant
Let’s Stay Forever Young
    60. Go-Kart Racing
    61. Go to an Amusement Park
    62. Build a Sandcastle
    63. Blow Bubbles
    64. Play Yard Games
    65. Laser Tag
    66. Color the City with Chalk
    67. Go to an Arcade
    68. Visit a Fair or Carnival
    69. Play Mini Golf
Cozy, Cuddly, and Casual
    70. Get a Couples Massage
    71. Give Each Other Massages
    72. Write a Poem Together
    73. Ready Letters from Friends/Family
    74. Facetime or Call Friends/Family
    75. Find a Cozy Spot and Watch the Stars Together
    76. Make up Your Own Constellation in the StarsÂ
    77. Take Your Dog for a Walk
    78. Go for a Drive
    79. Watch the Sunrise/Sunset
    80. Stay Somewhere Unique (Cabin, Bed and Breakfast, Yurt, etc.)
    81. Write a Song Together
    82. Write Each Other Love Letters to Read on Your 10th Aniversary
    83. Yoga
    84. Play Board Games
    85. Paint a Picture of Your Ceremony Location
    86. Watch a Movie Together
    87. Put Together a Puzzle
    88. Snuggle in a Hammock
    89. Slow Dance in Front of Your Car Headlights
Winter Wonderland
    90. Sledding
    91. Cross Country Skiing
    92. Downhill Skiing
    93. Ice Fishing
    94. Dog Sledding
    95. Build a Snowman
    96. Build a Snow Fort
    97. Have a Snowball Fight
    98. Take a Sleigh Ride
    99. Go Snowshoeing
    100. Ice Skating
    101. Make Signature Hot Cocoa Drinks
pssst… Our blog, 10 Tips for the Perfect Winter Elopement, has some great ideas for winter weddings and elopements!
pssst… Our blog, 10 Tips for the Perfect Winter Elopement, has some great ideas for winter weddings and elopements!
Hopefully, this list of 101 things to do during your elopement has helped inspire you to find some fun activities to help create a unique elopement experience for you and your partner. We love hearing about fun things that people are planning. If you have fun ideas or did something unique for your own wedding, we would love to hear about it in the comments!
If you are dreaming up the perfect beach photoshoot, elopement, or wedding and are looking for the perfect photographer to photograph those precious memories, we would love to tag along and capture your story. Get in touch and let’s get rolling!
This list is fantastic! Can we just do all of these things?! I love what you say about making time for these activities but not to over plan so that things won’t feel rushed. I think that having multiple days/sessions would provide the best opportunity to really soak everything in 🙂 Thanks for all of these ideas and for compiling this list!
These are such great ideas of things to do during your elopement! I truly believe in a wedding day that’s all about the experience!
Your list is so thorough ! truly well put together. I’m sure there are options for everyone and anyone, it’s so rich. hard to choose to be honest! Thank you for sharing :))
This is such a comprehensive list for everything you could do for an elopement! You really can’t go wrong!
This is list is so helpful!!! Thank you! Sparking some creativity!!!
WOW! So many things I can learn in this post. Thank you so much for this post. Such great ideas to do during an elopement wedding.
this list is so great! I love the young at heart section especially. we should totally do one from each section to create the most epic day!
From “Wet and Wild” to “Sky’s the Limit” there are so many fun elopement ideas in this guide. So helpful for engaged couples planning their elopement!
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