Elopement & Intimate Wedding Traditions & Gifts

Small celebrations can hold enormous meaning. Discover inspiration for an elopement or intimate wedding without assuming that a smaller guest list means fewer heartfelt details.

Before the celebration

Plan the location, ceremony arrangements, witnesses where required, photography and practical details directly with the relevant providers.

The ceremony

A small gathering can include the couple’s chosen religious, civil or cultural traditions, subject to the ceremony arrangements.

Clothing and music

Outfits and music should suit the couple, location and ceremony. Choose a meaningful look and playlist rather than a fixed elopement dress code.

How long does it last?

There is no fixed duration for this type of celebration. Ask the officiant or provider for the ceremony length, then plan photographs, travel, a meal and any reception separately. A small ceremony and a full-day celebration can have very different schedules.

These are inspiration ideas rather than legal marriage or partnership guidance. Registration, eligibility, venue bookings and ceremony services should be confirmed with the relevant authorities and providers. We do not currently offer event or ceremony booking services.