Elopement Planning
THAT'S EXQUISETELY UNCHARTED
that's EXQUISETELY UNCHARTED
Eloping to a beautiful pocket of the planet is about as close to real magic as it’s possible to get, if you ask me. This is your chance to build memories of the start of your marriage that are intensely personal, immeasurably joyful, and as full of as many meaningful traditions or unconventional surprises as you want.
Planning a destination elopement requires a subtly different mindset and skillset than
planning a wedding on a larger scale. The visual styling you decide is important to you
needs to be refined and crystalline in its detail for an elopement – often ‘small but mighty’ is the way of thinking about this! Not to mention the fact that the way you choose to make the most of your celebration is as wide open as the skies when it’s just the two of you.
Will you choose a late evening ceremony to make the most of the sunset and the countless stars? Plan a slow and luxurious clifftop picnic for two as your wedding feast, packed with stunning local produce? Harness your inner adventurer and include hiking, kayaking, snorkelling or biking in your itinerary? Explore local vineyards and toast to your wedding and the start of this beautiful life chapter with wines that have been
made with love and sunshine? Or something else utterly unexpected yet perfectly suited
to you and the things you love?
I’ll help you to add magic to each step of the way, bringing expert guidance, boundless
enthusiasm, an eclectic and exceptional array of supplier connections, honesty, creativity
and wanderlust galore to the table. My Destination Elopement Planning service offers
you a collaborative planning experience for an intentional, authentic and altogether
extraordinary elopement.
// Let's ELOPE
“Come away with me and we’ll kiss on a mountaintop”
– NORAH JONES
What to expect from a Full Service Elopement Planner
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Supplier recommendations that maximise impact, sincerity and epic romance – there being just the two of you doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than spectacular;
A cohesive, sensitive and personal design concept for every element of your elopement itinerary;
Assistance with reviewing contracts and legal requirements;
Budget management and regular catch ups;
Supplier coordination from day one to the day of;
Planning of timelines and itineraries;
All planning undertaken with a sustainable mindset, aiming to offset the impact of our collective travel with many small eco-conscious choices throughout our time together;
In-person support, co-ordination and advocacy during the course of your travel and elopement.
Investment: 15% of your elopement budget + travel expenses. A minimum fee applies.
My elopement Planning Service is for you if
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You’re dreaming of an intimate wedding experience of either just the two of you
and the big wide world, or else a select guest list of up to 10 people
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You have no intention on compromising the style and soul of your celebration
just because it’s smaller in size
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You want a planner who understands the blend of wildness, romance, mindfulness and care that makes the perfect adventure happen
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You’re ready to shape your elopement experience so it’s true to you, disrupting the traditional structure of the day and designing something unique, meaningful and beautiful
ready to begin?
Andrew & Leilani
If you're looking for the someone to make your dreams come true with detailed planning and coordination for your special day, then absolutely look no further than Monica.
Tom & Nadia
Monica helped us create the most incredible wedding. When we looked for a planner for our wedding in Italy, she said she would make sure that the wedding was right for us.
Stephanie & David
Monica’s presence on the day meant we could soak up and enjoy our wedding with our guests knowing that things were in hand by someone who had our best interests in mind.
Cameron & Russ
Our Friends and family are still talking about what an epic time they had. Monica was organised, stayed on budget, and found amazing venues for us to choose from.
Heather & Sean
We would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Monica, for all of your efforts to create an amazing ceremony and experience for all in attendance.
Ray & Raj
The day was perfect! And I can't tell you how much we appreciated your help in the lead up to the day. Without you, everything we experienced wouldn't have happened.
Koorosh & Kate
Monica was in touch with us every step of the way, carefully considered all aspects of the wedding, and worked hard to ensure that everything was in line with our vision.
What limitations are in place when it comes to elopement venues?
I love this question because the answer is ‘basically none at all’. Choosing to elope with just the two of you or to hold a micro wedding with a very small number of guests opens up a wealth of possibilities that aren’t as available to larger capacity events. Eschewing the popular ‘postcard’ locations is one of the things I love most, and with a bijou celebration we can scope out even more unusual and eclectic venues in some of the world’s most amazing places. I’m excited just thinking about it!
For a flavour of the sorts of locations we could consider, head over to the Destinations page to gather some inspiration.
Will you travel with us?
Elopement and micro wedding planning at a distance isn’t my bag at all. I’m right there with you, in person, for the whole thing – providing support, advice and co-ordination. Don’t worry though, I remain discreet and manage the suppliers, styling and tangible creation of our design concept without overstepping or being too present. There are no third wheels, here, just sleek, seamless service from an expert who wants the best for you both.
In terms of the travel arrangements, my team and I take care of booking our travel as depending on the logistics involved, requirements may vary; it would be unfair putting this on you. I aim to arrive at least two days before the wedding day because delays, lost luggage and flight cancellation are (unfortunately) a real thing. In fact, I recommend you do the same to ease into your adventure with no travel stress in sight. If you require assistance with travel arrangements and accommodation, I work with a range of trusted
travel partners who share my values and who will be glad to help you.
Are you insured?
Yes, absolutely. I have public liability, professional indemnity and employers liability. Of course I also have travel insurance.
Who books the suppliers?
I’m here to source, liaise with and manage your team of suppliers, and will act as your ally and advocate in all communications. However the contractual agreement will be between yourselves and the supplier and you will be paying them directly. This ensures full transparency of the service booked and paid for.
Do you have a minimum spend?
My Destination Elopement Planning Service has a fee of 15% of your total budget, and a minimum fee will apply. This is to ensure the level of detail, authenticity and immersive adventure that are the hallmarks of planning with me can be upheld.
How many suppliers do we need for an elopement rather than a traditional wedding?
This is a great question, and one for which the answer will be completely different for each and every couple, their budget and the way in which they feel most joyfully themselves. An elopement means smaller scale, not smaller style, so if your dreams involve intense bursts of cascading florals, a sumptuous multi-course feast for two by candlelight, moonlit boat rides, artful videography or vows spoken somewhere so unique none of us have considered it yet, the only limits are where our collective imaginations lead us.
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