Why an Elopement Planner is Your Greatest Asset | Why Hire an Elopement Planner
At Wildly, we love celebrating elopements— couples who want to truly focus on each other, with no other distractions. Couples who choose to share their unique story by breaking traditions in order to better serve themselves and honor their uniqueness together. Couples who understand that their day doesn’t have to be a large party for their marriage to be impactful.
Elopements are so powerful to us because they show how bold and beautiful non-tradition can be; how empowering it is to break the mold and do something that feels right for you and your partner.
Although you may assume eloping comes without a worry in the world, it still involves forethought and planning. Choosing to forgo an elaborate wedding with dozens of vendors, hundreds of guests and even more small details doesn't mean that an elopement is automatically less stressful or overwhelming. There are still details and planning involved, and we believe you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.
Here’s why we believe an elopement planner can be one of your greatest assets in preparing for your adventure:
They encourage connection. First and foremost, you and your partner should have time for rest and connection amidst the planning and detail work. When you feel connected to yourself and to your partner, then your engagement and elopement are all the more meaningful and full of joy. By having an elopement planner on your team, they are able to lift the logistical load and create space for you and your partner to focus on each other. They take the unnecessary pressure and stress off of your plate so that you can enjoy the planning process instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.
They are masters at finding the perfect elopement location. If you’ve ever planned any sort of trip, you know the time and attention it takes. This is a major reason to consider hiring an elopement planner. Your planner will be able to research and scout the most epic location that is just right for you. They also guide you in acquiring the correct licenses and permits needed to make your elopement happen in an off-grid location. Let them be your travel agents— they have magic up their sleeves (and lots of knowledge and connections)!
They create intentional and stunning designs. Although the landscape around you may speak for itself, intentional design can enhance the natural beauty of the scenery and create meaningful moments for you and your partner. When you work with the right elopement designer, they will ensure that every detail fits who you are and pairs well with its surroundings. They will also take care of the logistical load of styling your design items on your elopement day.
They focus on telling your story. Elopements are meant to be deeply personal and intimate. The right planner will effortlessly weave your unique story into the fabric of your day. They will design your day to intentionally make your story the focus. Through the location, the floral design, the intimate dinner and more— your story will be visible.
They assist and manage your family, even if it’s only 8 people. Your focus should be your partner and the celebration of your union, not telling grandma where to sit, directing your partner when to walk down the “aisle”, trying to round everyone up for family pictures, serving cocktails/food or cleaning up afterward. Leave these logistical details to the professionals and allow yourself to enjoy the magic of your day.
They organize vendor details, create a general timeline and walk with you throughout your day. Your planner is there to make all the confirmation calls and organize when and where the vendors (even if it’s only a few) will be on your day. They take care of the coordination so you don't have to. They create a timeline and follow it as loosely or strictly as you desire. They create space for you to relax and enjoy each moment throughout your day.
They alleviate pressure. We know how much pressure can be placed on you during your season of planning— pressure to find and book the perfect vendors, pressure to connect with your partner and not let busyness overtake the engagement, pressure to measure up and be enough, pressure to appease family. Your elopement planner is not only someone who crafts this beautiful event for you to enjoy, they are there to encourage, uplift and support you in every way. Their job is to take the stress off your shoulders so you can focus on what is really important, your love.
