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Adventure Wedding Invitations and Announcements
Looking for adventure wedding invitations?
This directory features designers who specialize in adventure wedding invitations and elopement announcements across the Western United States. These invitation designers create custom pieces that reflect each couple’s plans, location, and overall vision for their wedding day.
For elopements and intimate weddings, invitations and announcements are often the first way couples share their plans with family and friends. From save-the-dates and ceremony announcements to post-elopement reveals, these designers help couples tell their story in a thoughtful, personal way.
Invitations and Announcements That Fit Your Experience
Invitations and announcements do not have to follow traditional wedding rules, especially when you are planning an elopement or adventure wedding. Whether you are inviting a handful of guests, keeping your day private, or celebrating later, paper goods can be designed to fit your experience.
Couples today are using invitations and announcements to:
- Share their elopement plans
- Announce a private ceremony after it happened
- Invite loved ones to a celebration or party later
How to Share Your Elopement Without Pressure
There is no single right way to tell people you are eloping. Most couples choose one of these three approaches, or a combination of them
Invite a Small Group
For intimate elopements with a small guest list
Some couples choose to invite only immediate family or a few close friends. Invitations help set expectations clearly while keeping the focus on the experience rather than tradition.
Share the News Without an Invitation
For just-the-two-of-you elopements
Elopement announcements allow you to share your plans or your story without the pressure of an invitation. They are a thoughtful way to include loved ones while protecting the intimacy of your day.
Celebrate After You Elope
For couples who want both privacy and a party
Many couples elope privately and invite loved ones to celebrate afterward. This could be a reception party, dinner, or gathering that honors your marriage without recreating a full traditional wedding.
Invitations & Announcements FAQ
Do we need invitations for an elopement?
Elopement invitations are optional, which gives you a lot of creative freedom. Some couples choose to elope privately and share the news afterward, while others invite a small group of loved ones and use invitations to set the tone for the experience. Invitations are also a great way to tell your story through an art form. From wording and design to paper and imagery, they can reflect who you are, why you chose to elope, and what makes your day meaningful.
What’s the difference between an elopement invitation and an announcement?
An invitation asks someone to attend your wedding, while an announcement simply shares the news that you are married or about to be. Announcements are ideal for couples eloping privately who still want to include loved ones in a meaningful way.
Should we send elopement announcements before or after the wedding?
Either option works. It depends on your goals. Before the elopement helps loved ones feel included and informed. After the elopement allows you to share photos and tell the full story. Some couples do both by sending a note to close family beforehand, followed by a post-elopement announcement to a wider circle.
How many people should we invite to an elopement?
Elopements typically include 0 to 20 guests, but there is no hard limit. The key is choosing people who support your decision and understand that the day may look different than a traditional wedding. Think about the people who you want to be there with you and who will help make your experience meaningful.
When should we send elopement invitations or announcements?
Invitations are typically sent 6 to 10 weeks before the elopement, earlier if travel is involved. Announcements can be sent anytime from a few weeks before to a few months after.
I’m a vendor. How do I apply to be listed on Adventure Wed?
Adventure wedding and elopement vendors can apply to join the Adventure Wed community through our vendor application. Each application is reviewed individually. Click here to find out more!
Photography on this page by Adventure Wed contributors, including Wild Elopements Photography, Jamie Tobin Photography, and Lucy Schultz Photography. Invitation and stationery designs shown include work by Wild Eyes Paper Co., Squeeze Box Press, and other independent custom designers.