So you’ve passed on the traditional big wedding vibe but aren’t sure what you want your elopement day to look like? Don’t worry, as a Tennessee elopement photographer specializing in couples planning their entire day from start to finish, I am here to help with some Tennessee elopement timeline examples!
These timeline examples help show how an elopement day can be laid out to get. Let’s get your creative juices flowing and inspire how you want your Tennessee elopement day to look!
In this resource, there will be three different timeline options: 4 (four), 8 (eight), and 12 (twelve) hour timelines. After seeing all the possibilities, you might be surprised how easy it is to fill an entire day with elopement activities! You might even end up wanting to add on extra time!
12-Hour Elopement Timeline Example
A 12-hour elopement is perfect for couples who want their day to be jam packed with adventure – all documented from start to finish.
Want to catch the sunrise AND the sunset? Or want to split time between two days? This is the package for you! This timeline is for couples who want to live out their adventure across multiple locations/activities.
Here is a 12-hour Tennessee elopement timeline example:
07:00 – 07:30 Sunrise ceremony on dock at rented private lake house
07:30 – 07:45 Canoe to lake island
07:45 – 08:15 Breakfast picnic on lake island
08:15 – 08:30 Canoe back to private lake house
08:30 – 09:15 Portraits around lake property
09:15 – 10:00 Coffee (or mimosas!) and fishing at the dock
10:00 – 11:00 Paddle boarding exploring coves
11:00 – 11:30 Get ready for lunch
11:30 – 12:00 Travel to lunch
12:00 – 01:00 Celebratory lunch
01:00 – 01:15 Travel to hiking trail
01:15 – 03:15 Hiking
03:15 – 03:45 Travel to lake house
03:45 – 04:15 Jet ski rides
04:15 – 05:15 Clean up
05:15 – 06:15 Sunset boat ride and cocktails
06:15 – 07:00 Roast hot dogs and s’mores at campfire
8-Hour Elopement Timeline Example
An 8-hour elopement is perfect for couples who want various activities with some downtime.
This is the perfect timeline for those who are looking to go on a couple adventures with some breathing room for you to take the day at your own pace. Balance!
Here is an 8-hour Tennessee elopement timeline example:
10:00 – 11:00 Make pre-ceremony breakfast and coffee together at AirBnB
11:00 – 11:30 Getting ready and details
11:30 – 12:00 First look at hotel/AirBnB
12:00 – 12:30 Travel to ceremony location
12:30 – 12:45 Ceremony
12:45 – 01:00 Travel to winery/vineyard
01:00 – 02:30 Private wine tasting and tour
02:30 – 02:45 Travel to lunch
02:45 – 04:00 Celebratory lunch
04:00 – 04:30 Travel to lake
04:30 – 06:00 Private sunset cruise
4-Hour Elopement Timeline Example
Even though it is a mini timeline, we can pack a lot of fun into these hours! This timeline is perfect for the couple looking for a short + sweet day in front of the camera. Like your greatest hits of the day!
Here is a 4-hour Tennessee elopement timeline example:
3:00 – 3:30 Getting ready and details
3:30 – 4:00 First look at hotel/AirBnB
4:00 – 4:15 Travel to ceremony location
4:15 – 4:30 Ceremony
4:30 – 4:45 Travel to portrait location
4:45 – 5:45 Sunset portraits
5:45 – 6:00 Drive to tattoo shop
6:00 – 7:00 Get matching tattoos
Tennessee Elopement Packages
Do the plans above sound so dreamy and make you wish you could have an elopement day that is all about you and your love? Well I have PHENOMENAL news because I’d love to plan an elopement timeline like those above that is just perfectly and uniquely you.
As your Tennessee elopement photographer, I will walk you through how to elope in Tennessee, while also designing your dream Tennessee elopement and capturing an elopement day that speaks to you and your partner!
Sound like a plan? Then let’s get planning!! For more info, check out my Tennessee elopement packages!
