In all the excitement leading up to your day, you might put off planning what to do after eloping! So, now’s as good a time as any to start thinking about it. Here are some things that other couples choose to do after eloping:

Announce It

A fun benefit to eloping is announcing it! If you’ve kept the whole thing a secret until now, go ahead and indulge in the excitement of breaking the news. It’s a lot of fun to get people’s reactions and a great opportunity to show off your elopement photos.

Creative ways to announce your elopement

Ask your photographer to send some sneak peeks so you can announce asap on social media
Send out digital or printed “We Eloped” cards
Gift a wedding album to your parents, or another quality print, for when you break the news
Throw a post elopement party…

2. Throw a Post Elopement Party

Post elopement parties are a way to keep your favorite humans involved. It also is a common compromise for parents who really want *some* kind of celebration. Since your elopement day is over, there is no risk that an over zealous mother will hijack your plans. You can just sit back and enjoy the party, knowing you had the day you wanted. It’s a win win.

Post Elopement Party Ideas:

Surprise elopement announcement cards with your elopement photos
Halloween post elopement party - show up dressed in your wedding clothes to break the news!
Small intimate ceremony with family friends at any of these nature-centric small venues
Spend a long weekend celebrating with family and friends at a cabin, glamping site or camping at your favorite state park

3. Trash the Dress

“Trashing the dress” is a great way to end your elopement session. You’re only going to wear it once, so why not!? It’s a fun opportunity to get some really creative photos and do something even more adventurous.

Michigan Trash the Dress Ideas:

Jump into one of the Great Lakes
Go on a hike, a climb or any other outdoor sport you love
Motorcycle ride
Paint or pigment fight
Get in the water for a wet and steamy session - this can be a lake, pool, river or hot tub.

4. Have a multi day adventure

Maybe instead of wondering what to do after eloping, you’re wondering how to fit it all in one day? If so, consider a multi day elopement. Your wedding celebration can consist of whatever makes you happy. If all the options you want feel too big to fit in a single timeline, consider adding a day. You can save one day for guests and one day for just you, or add in more adventures all around.

Here are more ways to utilize a multi day elopement

Camping elopement
Weekend getaway trip
Destination elopement & honeymoon all in one
One day for your private elopement, one day to celebrate with family and friends

5. Go on your honeymoon.

Once your elopement day is over, you’ll have earned some down time. It’s a lot of planning, so consider transitioning straight into your honeymoon after your elopement. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy more of the area. The slower pace will help everything really settle in and allow you space to decompress.

Besides, who wants to go right back to “real life” after getting hitched?

Go live up your post elopement dreams!