The couples that do this never regret it!
Less guests, more money to spend on the things you love and each other.
Elopements typically are just the couple getting married, or up to 10 guests.
If you are looking for an elopement venue in Auckland that is ready to go, I have unique photography offers with:
Boutique Barn, Puhoi
Berwick Lodge, St Heliers
Here are some examples of what your elopement photography timeline could look like. Depending on the time of your ceremony your day could look like this...
1.5 - 2 Hours Photography
Ceremony Only or Ceremony + Couple Portraits
e.g 2:15pm - 3:45/4:15pm often not at a venue, usually in the local park, beach, private garden etc.
2:15pm - Photographer arrival
2:30pm - Ceremony & Photography starts
3pm - Celebration Drink, Candid Photos throughout
3:45pm - Photographer Finishes
4 Hours - Photography
examples:
12:45pm - 4:45pm
1:45pm - 5:45pm
2:45pm - 6:45pm
3:45pm - 7:45pm
4:45pm - 8:45pm
Here's another example timeline based on 3pm Ceremony, 4 Hours Photography:
1:00pm
Makeup/Hair: Arrives for Bride
2:00pm
Caterer/Food: Arrives & chilled/prepared
Welcome Sign: Entrance to the Side
Table Set up:
- Table Decor
- Flower Vases
- Confetti, Pass out when guests arrive (if having)
Check Toilet Access
Lawn Games / Entertainment / Music set up
2:30 - 3pm
Guests Arrive
Celebrant: Arrives
Makeup/Hair: Depart
MC: Arrives
2:45pm
Photographer starts to shoot details at bridal suite.
Guests arriving photos
3:00pm
Ceremony Begins
Photography of ceremony
Plan B: Inside location onsite
3:15 pm
Bar Staff / Wait Staff Arrives
3:30pm
Ceremony finish
Celebration Drinks / and nibbles (if having)
Candid Photos
Move to bar/entertainment/lawn games etc
Group Photos
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cake is cut - Photo Op
Formalities begin: Speeches if having
Walk & Fork / Seated Guests / Buffet Banquet
Check Sunset time with Photographer
5:30pm
Sunset photos times vary, consider daylight saving.
4:30-5:15pm Sunset Winter
7pm-8pm Sunset Summer
6:30pm
Dessert/Cake is served
First Dance - Or get the party started!
6:45pm
Photographer departs
9pm - 11pm
Reception Ends
Hope this helps you with the planning process!
Happy to chat about any ideas you have.
