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Elopement & After Party!

Nothing fancy, Just love !

More couples are entertaining the idea of an elopement then having a celebration after with their closest friends and family, and we are here for it! There is nothing more exciting than hearing that you want to celebrate your way with a few less traditions, after all the experience really is about you. If the current climate has taught us anything, it’s to make the most of the situation and roll with it! Here are a few tips and cute ideas to get you started.

Just like elopement’s, the after party has no rules, you can make it anything you like, but as always the first core things to work out is the budget, location, guest list and a theme.

Saving money on a larger guest list and other more traditional things means you can incorporate that money into whatever has more meaning for you. Could your elopement be while you experience an overseas trip! Maybe you want to spend more on accommodation for everyone to celebrate together after, or do you want to create your own festival with food trucks, live entertainment, and dancing! Perhaps a bit more lowkey and intimate is your style… then we have the solution for you – Our Love Barossa. Victoria and Pete know all the beautiful spots to visit in the Barossa to make your day extra special and carefree.

The Barossa Valley has plenty of location opportunities for your after party. If that accommodation idea sounds good to you, Benbullen Retreat in the heart of the Barossa is incredible, it feels like a home away from home, perfect for creating a memorable experience.

Or perhaps a long lunch somewhere like Gomersal Wines!

The guest list is a lot easier. Simply you, your partner and a couple close friends or family. An elopement Is the perfect excuse to not invite that Great Aunt you haven’t seen since you were 7 years old! For a lot of people life feels different now, this is a great opportunity to really cherish and show your close friend or family group how much they mean to you and your partner. 

If you are sold on having an elopement and after party, it can be as casual or fancy as you like maybe you’re into a fancy dress! Or if you want to make it super fun and memorable check out DJ Ben Events, your guests will never forget it!

The possibilities really are endless, but we hope these few ideas has sparked some ideas for you! Happy Planning.