How much time do I need for my elopement or Adventure-y wedding?
This is probably one of the most asked questions I get from couples planning their wedding days. What if there was a handy Elopement Timeline Calculator to help you figure that out? 😉 Well, now there is!
Traditional Wedding Timelines
Most people have been to at least one traditional venue wedding in their life, so they have a general idea of what to expect. Those who haven’t almost always have friends and family who help guide them through what a typical day looks like. Even so, knowing how much time to allot for different portions of the day can be confusing, and not allowing enough time can create unneeded stress and/ or coverage that doesn’t capture the whole story.
Elopement Timelines
When you throw out the “rules”, everything you want to keep or include in your day can start swirling around like a tornado. By playing around with different activity options you would like to include and have documented, this tool is designed to help you start to visualize how much time each portion of the day takes to cover.
While every wedding is unique, use this handy timeline calculator to help you visualize how much time *at a minimum* to set aside for each portion of the day!
Elopement Timeline Calculator
Please note- the largest variences in time from the estimator will be in travel times between locations. As your elopement photographer, I do my best to help lay out a plan that keeps travel time to a minimum by recommending locations near each other. Love two locations that aren’t close? Do a Full Day Split and do both while taking advantage of the best lighting on both sides.
What next? Are you ready to reach out and start planning your day? Great! Check out my Pricing and Packages Page to get started. You don’t have to have it all figured out just yet- that’s what I’m here for!
Not quite there, but looking for more tips on how to plan your elopement or intimate wedding? Visit my Planning and Resources Page for useful tools to help you.
Hi! I’m Shannon Durazo
A former project manager turned your Southwest elopement photographer, go-to problem solver, and Adventure Buddy
Are you ready for a nature-filled wedding or an epic elopement adventure? I’m here to do more than take photos—I’m here to help you create a day that feels as incredible as it looks. From scouting jaw-dropping locations and sharing vendor recommendations to crafting timelines that catch that golden-hour magic, we’re building more than a wedding day; we’re creating art while putting your experience first. Whether it’s hiking a mountain, off-roading to a secret spot, or chasing sunsets, we’ll make memories as unique and extraordinary as your love story.
I specialize in capturing both intimate elopements and weddings in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Northern New Mexico.
