Think about where you’d like to go
Elopement destinations are endless in the city of New Orleans, and selecting the right spot is contingent on you and your partner’s vision. Other factors to consider include accessibility of the location, your budget, and whether you’ll have guests in attendance. Solid places to choose from include the Audubon Park, Louis Armstrong Park, and City Park.
Pick a date
Choosing a date to elope is more of a personal decision. The time of year you pick will significantly impact the experience you’ll have. You can start with the weather patterns New Orleans has. Picking a date in the fall or spring will help you avoid the humidity of summer and the crowded streets associated with Mardi Gras. Selecting a date will give you time to organize and plan your budget.
Find more informations about travel visas and wedding documentation
If you are a foreign national and want to get married in New Orleans, you or both of you must have valid travel visas. You also need to prepare the wedding documentation discussed earlier for your marriage to be legally binding.
Book your accommodation
Depending on the type of adventure elopement you have set out for, you should ensure you have a ‘temporal home’ to relax after the exploration escapades. Book the accommodation near the spot you’re planning to have the ceremony.
Find a place to exchange your vows
Although adventure elopements are supposed to be carefree and spontaneous, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan ahead. From the different locations for having an elopement in New Orleans, have one to three spots scoped out so that your photographer is prepared and knows what to expect.
Book your other vendors
Some of the vendors you may find yourself in need of include hair and makeup stylists, florists (for arbors and bouquets), wedding attire designers, caterers, music providers, and post-ceremony details like a NOLA wedding parade or carriage ride. If you want to add more New Orleans charm on your special day, you can coordinate with local businesses to enrich the celebration.
Plan your travel
If you really want to enjoy the wedding, then you’ll have to plan your travel meticulously. You can strategize on how to avoid unforeseen distractions or traffic on elopement day. New Orleans is a stunning and accessible place, and with a bit of planning, eloping here can prove to be a memorable experience.
Book your photographer
Eloping to New Orleans means that you won’t spend much on the venue, food, or décor. So this will leave enough to hire a photographer to document the day. A professional photographer knows what to expect, can provide planning ideas and tips, and knows how to get those picturesque shots you will relive forever in photos.