Fun and unique ideas for your Las Vegas Elopement Wedding
Eloping is an intimate and personal way to celebrate your love, and what better way to make it truly memorable than by infusing it with your unique style and personality?! I want to throw out some creative ideas so that you’ll not only have super rad memories to look back on, but also so that you’ll truly enjoy and experience your special day. Here are some things you can do to enjoy your elopement session that will also make it unique and special:
*Please keep in mind, I am a huge proponent of ‘Leave No Trace’, which I will wholeheartedly follow and encourage to all of my couples during our session together.
Bring Props
Champagne: Pop that bubbly and celebrate your special day with a touch of class! Hot tip: if you’re not big on bubbly, Sparkling Water does the trick too!
Biodegradable Confetti or Streamers: Add a burst of color and whimsy to your photos with eco-friendly confetti or streamers. (Biodegradable is all good in the hood but leave that plastic stuff at home!).
Drinks: Whether you want to stop by a bar to share a shot or your favorite cocktail or bring along a few beers/ drinks that symbolize your relationship, sharing a drink or two can be a really rad moment to share and forever remember together! (It also doesn’t hurt to calm the nerves, haha!)
Snacks: Incorporate your favorite foods like pizza, tacos, or any other treats that hold sentimental value!
Cake: Opt for mini cakes for an adorable, delicious, and fun addition to your elopement celebration. Whether you want to emulate a traditional cake cutting or just share a piece of cake on the street, it’s always sweet fun incorporating this little throwback to tradition!
Sunglasses: Infuse a bit of style into your photos with matching or personalized sunglasses.
Book a Vintage or Specialty Vehicle: There’s nothing cooler than cruising down Las Vegas Boulevard or Downtown Las Vegas in style- aka, in a really rad vintage vehicle. Not only would this be a really rad mode of transportation, but using a vintage vehicle as a prop really adds to that vintage Vegas vibe and provides so many cool opportunities to photograph with!
Plan Events
Guests Formation: If you have guests, consider having them form two lines to create a unique walkway for you and your partner to go through to create a sense of camaraderie and all-around feel-goodness.
Toasting with Guests: Share a heartfelt toast with your guests, making them a part of your special day.
Cake Cutting: Extend the celebration by cutting a small cake together, creating a sweet moment to remember.
Biodegradable Confetti or Streamers: Have your guests be the ones to blast you with a dose of eco-friendly confetti or streamers!
Personal Touch
Bring Things Personal to You: Consider your hobbies and interests. If you enjoy smoking, bring cigars or other legal-in-Vegas party favors.
Personalized Accessories: Add a personal touch with accessories that reflect your style and individuality and that you can potentially play with!
Choose a Meaningful Location
Let’s hit the local bar: If there’s one thing you can find in Las Vegas, it’s a good bar. If not for the over-priced drinks, then at least for some good photos. Stop by a local bar to share a drink with your new spouse and toast it up.
Go on a fast food run: Showcase your love for each other by incorporating some food or snacks from your favorite places. From burgers at In N Out, to ice cream at a local mom-and-pop shop, or even a slice from a nearby pizza joint, there’s no shortage of snacks to be had on camera.
Re-live your favorite dates together: I always like suggesting exploring places that you might even explore normally. This includes a date at the local record shop, admiring the local music studio, maybe even hitting up an arcade! Heck, I’ve even had a couple of mine want to photograph in front of the local strip club. Whatever your jam, we can find something that feels like home and like you two.
Have Fun and Do Things Your Way
Energy Matters: Remember that the energy you bring to your photo session will become the memories you cherish forever.
While I will totally be there to encourage you and pose you to the nines, while also letting those candid moments unwind, keep in mind that if you’re truly enjoying yourself, the rest is gravy, my friends.
Do Things Your Way: Embrace the freedom of eloping and create an experience that truly represents you as a couple.
Forget what anyone else says, this is your day. Do whatever you want and do it for you two!
Your elopement is a celebration of your unique love story, and by incorporating these ideas, you can create a set of memories that perfectly encapsulate your personality and the joy of your special day. Cheers to love, laughter, and a lifetime of unforgettable moments 🖤
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Kind Words
“Cruz was absolute perfection. Her detail was right down to a T and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! Cruz stepped me through the whole process being from Australia we didn’t know much but we had Cruz communicate to us each step. She made our elopement so perfect and the previews we received were perfection to the point I started crying! We were so lucky to find Cruz on TikTok and would 110% recommend her to anyone wanting wedding photos in Vegas!” - Brittany Jane