Asheville Elopement Packing List
Asheville Elopement Packing List
So many things go into planning an elopement and I love to help couples ease the stress by walking them through the process every step of the way! After following the steps in the Asheville Elopement Guide, the time arrives for you to pack your bags and head to the mountains for your elopement! Here is a handy list to help you back a bag that will have you covered for anything that might pop up on your elopement day! It’s always best to be prepared and this Asheville elopement packing list will get you there!
Backpack(s)
Your elopement day attire! (dress + suit, etc)
Elopement Jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings, etc)
Vow Books and any other special details
Boots / hiking shoes (trust me that if you are hiking for your elopement, you will need the right shoes!!)
Socks (I love Darn Tough wools socks for elopement days!)
Layers (skin-colored leggings, jackets, scarf, gloves – all things you don’t mind being photographed in)
Water bottles + extra water
Lighter
Firestarter
Tissues + toilet paper
Bathroom supplies + feminine hygiene products
Makeup kit + Mirror
Portable curling iron if you plan to curl your hair and need to touch it up
Rain Jackets and rain cover for backpack
Umbrellas (I have clear umbrellas for clients to use but always nice to have your own!)
Change of clothes for after elopement
Headlamps
Sunscreen
Chapstick
Bug repellent (natural bug spray works so well 😉
Safety pins and Bobby pins
Gum or breath freshener
Snacks (you will need snacks!)
Champagne and glasses (or plastic flutes)
Picnic supplies (food, plates, cutlery, etc)
Coffee/thermos
Blanket for sitting on/picnic
Paper maps of where we will be hiking (not necessary but could make for a cute photo and prove to be helpful in the event something unforeseen happens;)
Polaroid camera / disposable (not necessary but a cute addition to the day)
Small first aid kit (although I will have one also)
Sparklers / Candles / LED Candles (if you want to use them for photos/the picnic)
Marriage license!! (That you will likely pick up in Asheville)
Below, I am going to suggest a few additional things for a WINTER or cold weather elopement…
Cold-weather elopements are still really amazing. I happen to love the way the winter light is golden for most of the day, the way the bare trees allow extra light to filter through, and the quiet, dormant feel to a winter landscape. Here are a few extra things I suggest for a cold-weather elopement…
EXTRA LAYERS! (You want to be warm! Being cold can really alter your elopement experience)
Hats + gloves
Wool socks + leggings / long johns
Hot hands hand warmers
Thermos with hot tea/coffee (a must for cold weather)
Things to make a campfire happen!
Cold weather footwear
I hope this list is helpful for you! My goal as an Asheville Elopement Photographer is to help couples have a magical elopement experience and I believe being prepared and ready for whatever may come is one of the ways to achieve that!
If you haven’t already, reach out to me, and let’s start planning your dream elopement day!
With love,
Christian
