I’m not exaggerating when I say that one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make is how you’ll get married. For so many of the couples I’ve worked with, choosing to elope is the most liberating, exciting, and true-to-them choice they could imagine. 

Once they realize they can actually have a wedding day that fits them best, they’re overwhelmed by the possibilities, and the hype gets so real. But the decision-making process doesn’t end there–the next big choice is all about their experience. 

Couples have to decide what their elopement experience is going to feel like, what the day will look like, and what perfect-for-them kind of adventures are on the table.

To decide that, couples have to determine how long they want their elopement to be. 

I’ll come right out and say it before you get too deep into this blog–I’m a two-day elopement fan. 

If you and your partner value experiences, downtime, and the beauty of never having to compromise, I think you’ll find you’re a fan, too. 

But those aren’t the only need-to-know benefits of a two-day elopement. Want to see if this kind of wedding is a good fit for you? Keep reading! 

The Must-Know Benefits of Two-Day Elopement Packages 

Big disclaimer before we dive in–there’s no wrong choice when it comes to how much coverage you want on your elopement day. And, an even bigger disclaimer: I’m never going to tell a couple that a two-day elopement is the right fit for them if it’s absolutely not. 

Some people’s ideal experience is a full day of elopement coverage, which fits perfectly into 8-12 hours–and that’s incredible. For others, though, a little more time is needed to check off every box they’ve got in mind–and if that’s you, you’re about to love this list. 

More to Explore, More Coverage

You have places to see, adventures to take, and sights to soak in together. The problem? You can’t fit them all into a full-day elopement timeline–and if you tried, you’d be forced to rush through it all. 

When you choose a two-day elopement, you give yourselves the gift of more–more time to explore locations you don’t want to say no to or more freedom to sit down and admire a beautiful spot without fear of the clock running out. 

But you’re not just giving yourself the opportunity to explore more places; you’re giving yourself the chance to have that exploration documented. Two-day coverage means that you can extend your time to bring a photographer along to capture every glance, every moment of awe, and every second spent cherishing your wedding day. 

No Need for Compromises 

This is one of the greatest parts about a two-day elopement–balance is your best friend. Two-day elopements can benefit all kinds of couples with all kinds of goals, but truthfully, couples who want as few compromises as possible will find this kind of package the most helpful.

This is especially true for couples who crave an intimate, private elopement day but at the same time, don’t want to leave their loved ones out of the experience. With a two day elopement, you can truly have both of these things without cutting either of the experiences short. 

For example, the first day of your elopement could be entirely about the two of you–private before-the-sun getting-ready moments, an intimate ceremony in a place only the two of you know, and a just-us reception catered by a gourmet chef. The next day? Your loved ones can be part of every element of it–get ready with your closest people, host a ceremony that everyone gets to be a part of, and throw a wild and fun party with all your loved ones in attendance. 

You absolutely can have this kind of balance in a full-day elopement–but it does squeeze all of your experiences a little closer together. With a one-day elopement, you won’t have the chance to have a full day of just-us and a full day of loved ones–more like a few hours of each. 

More than that, you never have to choose between other important decisions, like sunrise or sunset. With two-day coverage, you can experience both, one on each day. 

Two Days Worth of Memories–Captured 

I don’t always believe that more is more–but sometimes, that’s just the way it goes. Two days of elopement coverage does mean you’ll have more time to have a photographer document your wedding day. And, to me, that means more big moments, more small moments, and more in-betweens that you can freeze in time and hold onto forever. 

Every second of your wedding day is a whisper in time that disappears as quickly as it happens, but elopement photos are anomalies–brief pauses in a lifetime that you can hold onto forever. Your elopement photos are heirlooms, and by gifting yourselves more coverage, you’re gifting yourselves greater opportunity–to thumb through more pages of a book you’ll pass down to your loved ones to remember moments like they happened yesterday. 

Nothing is Off Limits 

While I don’t think two-day elopements are specifically for ambitious couples who want to pack their schedules to the brim, I do think they fully benefit those wild and exciting couples. What do I mean? If you’ve got a long list of locations and no intention of saying no to any of the activities or adventures on your list, two-day elopements are a must for couples who have this kind of mindset. 

If you are fully invested in throwing caution to the wind, seeing as many places as possible, jumping into a million activities, and being as on-the-go as you can, you’ll want (and need!) two days to make that happen. All that to say, if you’ve got the hankering for the wildest, most epic elopement ever, a two-day elopement is the only way you can go to make sure you check every box on your list. 

Rest is Built In

Sure, you’ve got a ton of sights to see and adventures to have on your elopement day, but you want the opportunity to rest and relax all the way through it. Your elopement day shouldn’t be a blur–you should be present throughout it all. And in my experience, being able to implement enough downtime between all the plans is a huge part of maintaining that perspective. 

What a lot of couples don’t automatically consider about two-day elopements is the built-in opportunity to take a moment, breathe everything in, and recharge. Yes, you could easily pack in enough activities and adventures into two days of coverage–but honestly, it’s a challenge to bypass downtime and rest completely during a two-day elopement. 

Imagine it. You can spend all morning of your first day on an epic adventure together, hiking to your perfect private ceremony spot. You have a reception planned for later in the evening, surrounded by your friends and family. Instead of trying to get the absolute most out of your full day of coverage and push yourselves through the afternoon, you and your love could have a quiet and restful picnic by the river, take a relaxing nap at your Airbnb, or soak in the views for as long as you’d like without worrying about being late for your “next thing.” 

Capture Your Two-Day Elopement Authentically 

One of the biggest benefits of a two-day elopement is the sheer opportunity that exists for your elopement photographer to capture all the moments–the big ones, the small ones, the in-between-almost-missed-them moments. 

And while the idea of more is definitely seductive, I don’t just mean you’ll get more photos–I mean you’ll have more opportunities to freeze more memories from your day. As an elopement photographer, I know how beautiful every second is. Being able to capture as many of those moments as possible in so many different places? That’s something I’ll never say no to.

I’m here to help you capture and document your day as it happens and, most importantly, to give you the gift of all your wedding day moments frozen in time. 

If you’re ready to plan your two-day elopement, I’m ready to help you. Contact me to get in touch and plan your day.