are you eloping?

1. Choose your vision & guest count

• Is it just you two, or a very small group (10‑20 people maybe)? Many elopements are intentionally intimate.

• Decide the tone: “laid‑back and chill” vs “destination feel around Brisbane” vs “city skyline vibe”.

2. Pick a location

• • The city: river views, city parks, heritage buildings.

  • Nearby nature or coast: if you want something slightly more remote but still accessible.

  • Don’t forget lighting + time of day: golden hour is great for photographs.

  • nown but beautiful spots.

3. Engage your photographer (and other vendors)

• • Reach out early (even

• A photographer experienced in elopements can recommend lesser‑k

  for an elopement) to secure your date.

• If you’ll have any guests or small ceremony, also book a celebrant, maybe a planner.

4. Timeline & mood

• Because it’s simpler than a big wedding, you might have more flexibility: a calm morning/elopement, a sunset ceremony, maybe a small celebration afterwards.

• Chat with your photographer about the best time for photos.

• Build in time to savour the moment — one blog pointed out that eloping means you have time to savour every moment rather than being rushed.

5. Legal & practical bits

• Ensure your legal paperwork for marriage (if you’ll be doing a legal ceremony) is sorted. Some elopement companies in Brisbane specialise in quick legal signings.

• Backup plan for weather/lighting (especially outdoors).

• Consider transport, outfits, maybe small celebration meal afterwards.

• Confirm what your photography contract covers (licensing of images, delivery time-frame, etc).