Choosing to elope can be a great way to privately experience an intimate wedding with your loved one, without the stress and extra costs of an extravagant ceremony. The spontaneity of eloping allows you to choose your destination without having to plan travel for everyone else and the U.S. has some of the best destinations for eloping. But, knowing what you need to bring to elope can be confusing. So, we’ve put together the ultimate elopement packing list so you can arrive at your chosen destination and hop into your SIXT rental car knowing you have everything you need – and that it will all fit in your vehicle!
What do you need to elope?
Marriage requirements do differ by state, so it’s important to do specific research into the local laws and processes. However, in general, you need to obtain a marriage license, someone to officiate the ceremony and witnesses. As for the extras, you can bring as much or as little as you please, but here are some things to consider packing for your elopement.
Packing for an elopement
- Marriage license – Ensure you have all the legal documentation required to be married.
- Rings – These are not required but are often exchanged during the ceremony.
- Outfits – You can opt for traditional wedding wear or something completely different.
- Personal items – If you have any sentimental belongings you would like at the ceremony.
- Grooming products – From makeup to hair styling, make sure you take anything you want to get ready with for the big day.
Choosing a rental car for your elopement
No matter which U.S. state you’ve chosen to profess your love and make things official, we have rental car locations at airports across the country. Once you land, you can simply head over to your rental car and be on your way to your wedding!
Depending on what you’ve chosen to take with you to your elopement, you may want a spacious rental SUV with plenty of room for luggage. You could also opt for a luxury rental car to make the most of your special plans with your significant other.
With a rental car from SIXT, we offer a range of optional add-ons from GPS Navigation which can come in handy if you’ve never been to your wedding location before to child car seats if you’re bringing along the kids to witness your special day.
If you’re heading straight on a honeymoon after your nuptials you can opt for a one-way rental car, or perhaps you want to spend more time in your chosen location, in which case we offer long-term rental cars so you can explore and go on a post-marriage romantic road trip!
No matter how and where you choose to elope in the U.S., we’ve got your rental car needs covered.
