So, you're beginning to plan your elopement or your adventure wedding. Yay! It's gonna be such an amazing adventure and we can hardly wait. But, you might be sitting in your living room surrounded by piles of stuff and wondering what you actually need to bring, or sitting in front of your planning checklist and wondering how many of those items you're actually going to need. So here's a handy checklist of the basics you'll need we made for your PNW elopement or adventure wedding, so that you don't forget anything at home. But, we also keep a lot of back-ups, spares, and extras of equipment and supplies on-hand though, just in case you do forget!
You can copy & paste this list and add your own items to it that you don't see on here (additional equipment or medications you need to bring with you, etc.) to make your own, personalized packing list for your unique wedding adventure. We made this list with mountain hikes in mind, so if you're headed to the beach or the front-country with us, you'll probably have a much smaller list of essentials! For more information on what you should bring into the backcountry in general, or for your own adventures, check out the 10 Essentials.
what to Pack:
- plenty of water for the both of you
- some snacks!
- sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good tread
- wedding outfits (veil, gown, jewelry, accessories, undergarments, shoes,
- wedding suit (boutinierre, cufflinks, pants, shirt, vest, tie, bowtie, suspenders, shoes, etc.)
- leggings or longjohns (for under your fancy formal-wear! They are lifesavers in the cold)
- a rain jacket
- hiking clothes
- vows/vow books
- bouquet
- rings
- marriage license
- trekking poles
- microspikes (if we’ll be encountering any kind of snow or ice)
- warm socks
- gloves
- flashlights or headlamps
- sunscreen
- bug repellent
BONUS ITEMS:
- bluetooth speaker (if you want to play any music!)
- utensils & shatterproof stemware & picnic blanket
- lanterns or LED candles, for night time photos
- Offline maps downloaded (google maps, all trails, etc)
If you're bringing your pups, remember to pack:
-leashes
-extra water for your pups
-doggie bags to clean up after them
Want more help planning for your hiking elopement, making a customized checklist, or figuring out what to pack? You can always email us or send us a message & we'll walk you through it together!
Happy wandering friends, we'll see you soon.
Laura Lango
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