What Is An Adventure Elopement?

October 13, 2021 | by Dallas Roy

For those who love nature and are thinking of planning an elopement, an adventure elopement is right for you!

You might be wondering what is an adventure elopement and how does it differ from other elopements and weddings? Follow along where the Coastal Weddings & Events team breaks down the difference,

Adventure elopement couple at an Alpine glacial lake

What is an elopement?

An elopement is a marriage ceremony that is typically conducted without the knowledge of the couple’s family and friends. Couples who choose to elope customarily only have a wedding ceremony and do not host a reception or celebration.

This is in comparison to a micro wedding, intimate wedding, or small wedding. During these types of celebrations, family and friends are included in the ceremony. In addition, there is a small celebration afterward. Frequently these types of weddings can vary in size but are typically are less than 50 people.

What is an adventure elopement?

An adventure elopement has similar characteristics to a regular elopement and is typically differentiated by the couple’s decision to travel.

Adventure elopements in British Columbia typically originate from the couple’s desire to get married in mother nature surrounded by the ocean, forest, or mountains.

Adventure elopement ideas

Can you imagine saying I do at the base of a stunning west coast waterfall, or on a remote island off the Sunshine Coast? During Sunshine Coast elopements, one will be surrounded by nature every step of the way. From the transportation to the ceremony location. You will be in the heart of some of the Sunshine Coasts’ premier adventure locations the entire time!

West coast wedding ceremony in front of a waterfall

How to plan your adventure elopement?

Now you may be wondering how to plan your adventure elopement?

Here at Coastal Weddings & Events, we offer adventure elopement packages. We’ve partnered with some of the best vendors on the Sunshine Coast to provide you with the elopement of your dreams!

You will work with an adventure elopement planner to choose your elopement location and we will do the rest! From transportation to wedding cake and even a wedding photographer we have you covered!

Glacier Lake Wedding Couple during a picnic

What to expect from an adventure elopement?

Coastal Weddings and Events will organize all of the details for your elopement. Including designing breathtaking florals and organizing a champagne toast!

With the help of Sunshine Coast Air, we will fly you and your fiancé to a remote location on the Sunshine Coast. A licensed BC marriage commissioner will marry you and your fiance in an intimate wedding ceremony. After your wedding ceremony, you will enjoy some time with Paige Lorraine Photography for newlywed photos at your elopement location.

Altogether, our adventure elopements on the Sunshine Coast are less than three hours round trip. After your elopement, you will leave feeling relaxed, one with nature and as a married couple!