What do you actually need to bring for your elopement?
It’s a question I get asked all the time—and today, I’ve got answers.

In this episode, I’m sharing everything you should pack for your elopement, from the absolute essentials to the emotional little extras that make the day feel complete. Whether you're eloping in the mountains, the jungle, a city, or abroad—this guide will help you feel prepared and at peace.

🎒 Here’s what we cover:
✔️ What to pack for every elopement:
→ Vow books
→ Rings
→ Outfits (including weather-appropriate layers)
→ Shoes for the terrain
→ Hair, makeup, and getting ready items
→ Snacks, water, and personal comfort items
→ Documents and marriage license
→ Emotional keepsakes (letters, tokens, heirlooms)

🧳 Travel tips if you're flying or hiking
🌦️ Layering and weather considerations for wild landscapes
📸 Why a packing strategy helps keep your day calm and focused
🎁 What not to pack (aka don’t weigh yourself down with pressure)

✨ This isn’t just a checklist—it’s a reminder to travel light and love deeply.

📄 Want to read the full article with links and visuals?
👉 https://www.zephyr-et-luna.com/planning-tips-elopements/what-pack-elopement/

📸 Need help planning an intentional, stress-free elopement that reflects you?
Let’s begin → https://www.zephyr-et-luna.com

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What if your wedding wasn’t a single day, but a chapter, written slowly, breath by breath, across glaciers, black sand beaches, and quiet windswept moments?

In this episode, I’m joined by Corrina and Stephan, who share the rich, layered story of their 7-day elopement in Iceland, a celebration that unfolded like poetry against the autumn skies of October 2024.

Corrina’s reflections are wise, emotional, and grounded in truth. She shares:
🌋 Why they chose Iceland, and how the land shaped their story
🧭 What it was really like to plan and live a full-week elopement
💡 Tips for building an intentional multi-day experience (from travel to pacing)
💧 How it felt to be fully present in moments big and small
🧘‍♀️ What surprised them, moved them, and stayed with them

This conversation is full of actual elopement advice, but woven with deep presence and poetic storytelling. Whether you’re just starting to dream or already halfway there, Corrina’s voice will stay with you.

✨ This is what happens when you choose to elope not just with your bodies—but with your hearts wide open.

Discover all the photos of this incredible adventure here: https://www.zephyr-et-luna.com/elopements-and-honeymoons/hofn-elopement/

📸 Want to plan your own multi-day elopement adventure?
Let’s begin → https://www.zephyr-et-luna.com

📍Come behind the scenes with me on Instagram: @zephyretluna

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Planning your dream elopement but feeling anxious about the legal part?
You’re not alone—and the good news is: it’s more doable than you think.

In this episode, I’m guiding you through how to make your elopement legal—whether you're tying the knot at home, on a mountaintop, or across the ocean.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
📄 The core requirements for making a marriage legal
🌍 The pros and cons of getting legally married abroad vs. at home
🖋️ Who can officiate your elopement (including if you want to self-solemnize!)
📅 How and when to get your marriage license
📸 Why many couples separate the legal part from the ceremony (and how that gives you more freedom)
⚖️ Which countries are complicated when it comes to legality—and how to avoid headaches

✨ Remember: just because the paperwork is small doesn’t mean your commitment is. The legal part is a tiny chapter in a much bigger, beautiful story.

Whether you're planning a legal ceremony abroad or want to do the paperwork at home and elope symbolically—this episode will give you clarity, peace, and a solid plan.

📸 Want expert help planning a legal, soulful elopement?
Let’s begin → https://www.zephyr-et-luna.com

📍Follow me on Instagram for grounded tips and poetic moments: @zephyretluna
📌 Save this episode on Pinterest or share it with someone planning an elopement!

🎙️ If this episode helped you breathe easier, follow the show, leave a review, or send it to someone who's just starting their elopement journey.

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Discover my free elopement planning articles

Explore my couple's elopement adventures

Work with me as your elopement planner + photographer

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