What Does a 2 Day Elopement Look Like?

While it is possible to fit 12+ hours of adventure into one day, early mornings, long days, and late nights can be exhausting. 2 day elopements allow you to rest in between your adventures so you’re refreshed and ready to be fully present! And if you’re eloping with guests, you can plan one day that is focused on just the two of you, and then a second day with your loved ones.

2 Day Elopement Blogs

13 Hours of 2 Day Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Ouray + Telluride
Clara + Ty’s Elopement with 12 Guests

What there was time for:

Day 1 - 6 Hours of Coverage
4 Locations
Sunrise photos
First look
Private Vow Exchange

Day 2 - 7 Hours of Coverage
4 Locations
Getting ready photos
Group Ceremony
Group Photos
Group Champagne Toast
Group First Dance
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos
Reception Entrance

Day 1 Elopement Timeline

6:30 AM - Off-road trail to location #1
7:45 AM - Sunrise first look
8:15 AM - Off-road trail to location #2
8:45 AM - Private vow exchange
9:15 AM - Explore for photos
9:45 AM - Off-road trail to location #3
11:00 AM - Explore for photos
11:30 AM - Drive to location #4
12:00 PM - Explore for photos
12:30 PM - Day 1 coverage ends

Day 2 Elopement Timeline

1:00 PM - Final touches of getting ready
1:45 PM - First look
2:15 PM - Off-road trail to location #2
3:15 PM - Explore for photos
4:00 PM - Off-road trail to location #3
5:00 PM - Ceremony
5:30 PM - Group photos
6:00 PM - Group champagne toast
6:15 PM - Group first dance
6:30 PM - Sunset photos
7:00 PM - Blue hour photos
7:15 PM - Drive back to location #4
7:45 PM - Entrance to group dinner
8:00 PM - Day 2 coverage ends

14 Hours of 2 Day Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Ouray
Mary + Ryan’s Elopement with 3 Guests

What there was time for:

Day 1 - 10 Hours of Coverage
6 Locations
2 Short Hikes
Getting Ready
First Look
Private Vow Exchange
Private Picnic
First Dance
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos
Star Photos

Day 2 - 4 Hours of Coverage
2 Locations
Getting Ready
First Look
Group Ceremony
Group Photos
Champagne Toast

Day 1 Elopement Timeline

12:15 PM - Final touches of getting ready
12:45 PM - First look
1:15 PM - Off-road trail + hike to location #2
1:15 PM - Explore for photos
1:45 PM - Hike + off-road trail to location #3
3:30 PM - Private vow exchange
4:00 PM - Explore for photos
4:30 PM - Off-road trail to location #4
4:45 PM - Explore for photos
5:15 PM - Off-road trail to location #5
6:00 PM - Private picnic + read letters
6:45 PM - Off-road trail to location #6
7:30 PM - Explore for photos
8:00 PM - Sunset first dance
8:15 PM - Blue hour photos
8:30 PM - Off-road trail to star location
9:30 PM - Star photos + meteor shower
10:15 PM - Day 1 coverage ends

Day 2 Elopement Timeline

3:00 PM - Final touches of getting ready
3:45 PM - First look
4:15 PM - Drive to location #2
5:30 PM - Ceremony
6:00 PM - Group photos
6:30 PM - Group champagne toast
7:00 PM - Day 1 coverage ends

14 Hours of 2 Day Coverage

Colorado Elopement in Ouray + Telluride
Ed + Lily’s Elopement with 7 Guests

What there was time for:

Day 1 - 10 Hours of Coverage
5 Locations
1 Short Hike
First look
Private Vow Exchange
Private Picnic
First Dance
Sunset Photos
Blue Hour Photos
Star Photos

Day 2 - 4 Hours of Coverage
3 Locations
Group Ceremony
Group Photos
Sunset Photos

Day 1 Elopement Timeline

11:15 PM - Explore for photos at location #1
11:45 PM - Drive + hike to location #2
12:45 PM - Explore for photos
2:00 PM - Hike + off-road trail to location #3
3:30 PM - Private vow exchange
4:00 PM - Private picnic
4:30 PM - Off-road trail to location #4
5:00 PM - Explore for photos
5:30 PM - Off-road trail to location #5
6:30 PM - First dance
6:45 PM - Sunset photos
7:15 PM - Blue hour photos
7:30 PM - Off-road trail to star location
8:30 PM - Star photos
9:15 PM - Day 1 coverage ends

Day 2 Elopement Timeline

1:30 PM - First look at location #1
2:00 PM - Off-road trail to location #2
3:00 PM - Group ceremony
3:30 PM - Time with guests
4:00 PM - Off-road trail to location #3
4:15 PM - Explore for photos
5:00 PM - Off-road trail back to town
5:30 PM - Day 2 coverage ends

16 Hours of 2 Day Coverage

Elopement in Telluride + Moab
Dave + Jenny’s Elopement without Guests

What there was time for:

Day 1 - 10 Hours of Coverage
7 Locations
2 Short Hikes
Sunrise photos
First look
Ceremony
Picnic
Blue Hour Photos
Sunset Photos

Day 2 - 6 Hours of Coverage
2 Locations
1 Short Hike
Sunset Photos

Day 1 Sunrise + Sunset Elopement Timeline

6:30 AM - Gondola + walk to location #1
7:00 AM - First look
7:15 AM - Explore for photos
7:45 AM - Gondola + walk to location #2
8:15 AM - Explore for photos
8:30 AM - Marriage license
9:00 AM - Morning coverage ends

Afternoon Break in Coverage

12:30 PM - Off-road trail + hike to location #3
1:15 PM - Explore for photos
2:00 PM - Hike + off-road trail to location #4
3:30 PM - Ceremony
4:00 PM - Explore for photos
4:15 PM - Hike + off-road trail to location #5
4:45 PM - Picnic
5:30 PM - Off-road trail to location #6
6:15 PM - Explore for photos
6:45 PM - Drive to location #7
7:00 PM - First dance
7:15 PM - Sunset photos
7:45 PM - Blue hour photos
8:00 PM - Day 1 coverage ends

Day 2 Elopement Timeline

3:00 PM - Hike to location #1
3:15 PM - Explore for photos
4:30 PM - Hike + off-road trail to location #2
6:00 PM - Picnic
6:45PM - Sunset photos
7:45 PM - Off-road trail back to town
9:00 PM - Day 2 coverage ends

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Published April 23rd, 2026