Choose Your Island + Book Your Lodging
When it comes to planning your elopement, picking where you’ll stay is almost as fun as choosing your ceremony spot. It’s the place you’ll wake up on your wedding day and where you’ll come back to after you’re married.
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Think outside the box and give yourself permission to consider really fun rentals like cute Airbnbs, A-frames in the woods, treehouses, yurts, oceanside villas, or any kind of place that’s you think is aesthetically appealing, super enjoyable, and fits the vibe for the rest of your day. Pick somewhere that you two will thoroughly love spending time together.
For islands like Kauai or the Big Island, it can be fun to split up your trip with two different accommodations on two different regions of the islands!
I personally suggest viewing your lodging as part of your whole wedding experience.
Are there good windows in your space? Does the decor vibe with the vision you have for your day? You might want some getting ready or other photos where you’re staying and good lighting and decor can make a huge difference in your photos.
01. Think about natural light and aesthetics
Map your route on Google Maps between your ceremony spot and where you plan to stay. I suggest trying to find lodging as close to your location as possible (within 60 minutes drive if you can) so that you don’t have to spend too much of your day driving. Some more remote areas may require more travel, but the closer you can stay to your ceremony location, the smoother your timeline will be.
02. How far is it from your ceremony spot?
If you’re having an intimate wedding with guests, think about booking your own space the night before and after your elopement so you can get plenty of rest and enjoy even more time together, just the two of you.
03. Get some privacy
Especially when it comes to lodging, it’s important to read listing descriptions and reviews thoroughly before booking to avoid any unwanted surprises.
04. Double Check reviews
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