I’m STOKED to help with your Patagonia Adventure Elopement!
While planning an elopement is considerably less work than planning a wedding, if an international adventure is in store, there’s LOTS to think about! That’s why I’ve created this client portal just for you!
It’s customized with resources, guides, and recommendations specific to your Patagonia elopement. Be sure to bookmark this page (and save the password!) so you can refer to the info whenever you need to!
My blog “How to Elope in Patagonia” has a ton of great info, but is more of an overview; the resources in this portal have much more to help you dream, plan, and finalize details.
Also important: It is best (AKA easiest) to get legally married in your country of origin and hold the ceremony in Chile or Argentina. Most couples do this, and this is definitely what I recommend. If you are dead-set on getting legally married in Patagonia and do all the official paperwork abroad, ask me for more details ASAP, but understand that it involves visiting the US Embassy in Santiago after your “civil ceremony,” potentially adding more time to your trip, as well as bringing along birth certificates and other sensitive original documents. It is possible, but far less common.
If you have questions that these Guides don’t answer, please don’t hesitate to email me! I’m here to help you the whole way.
Table of Contents
How to Elope: Your Guide to Your Intimate Wedding Experience
How to Leave No Trace: While Getting Married Outside & And Why It Matters
Where to Go: Chile + Argentina Locations and Recommendations
How to Get There: Patagonia Transportation & Travel Planning Guide
Packing Checklist: The Essentials For Your Patagonia Elopement
Elopement Guide
A comprehensive planning guide built from years of experience and real couples’ feedback.
Expert insights: Packed with lessons from a decade of elopements, including what couples loved, regretted, or wished they’d known.
100 pages of actionable advice: Covers planning, logistics, and personal touches for your dream intimate wedding.
Easy to navigate: Skip around, screenshot key sections, or revisit chapters as needed - no need to absorb it all at once.
Leave No Trace
A must-read for couples getting married in wild places.
Respect for public lands: National Parks, forests, and BLM lands offer stunning (free!) venues, let’s keep them pristine! Learn how to sustainably use public lands for your ceremony.
Sustainable practices: Tips to ensure your ceremony leaves no impact, so future couples (and you!) can enjoy these spaces for decades.
Where to Go
Your go-to inspiration guide for where to visit, eat, stay, and explore.
Curated recommendations: Restaurants, stays, and activities in my collection of handpicked towns & scenic areas. You’ll find ideas for guided tours, hidden gems, and authentic experiences.
Flexible inspiration: Not a checklist! Mix and match ideas to build your ideal itinerary.
Share your input: Found an amazing spot? Email me and I’ll add it to the guide!
Where to Stay
I highly recommend reading over this guide ASAP.
Overview of your lodging options: Resorts, eco-lodges, refugios, hostels, and campgrounds
Book early: Torres del Paine fills up fast! Compare the pros/cons of lodges, campsites, and refugios to secure your spot.
Need help? Reach out with questions about lodging in Torres del Paine!
Getting to Patagonia +
Preparing to Go
Your all-in-one guide for reaching Patagonia smoothly.
Flights, routes, and logistics: Navigate Patagonia’s remote terrain with confidence.
Itinerary planning: Key tips for smooth travel to “the end of the Earth.”
What to Pack?!
Gear recommendations for comfort, safety, and style in Patagonia.
Beginner-friendly: Recommended brands and products tested for real-world adventure.
Expert advice: Tips for layering, waterproofing, and prepping for multi-terrain treks.
Adventure-ready: From waterproof layers to sturdy backpacks, pack smart for unpredictable weather. This guide is beginner-friendly and super practical.
What to Wear?
How to look amazing while staying adventure-ready.
Style + function: Unique dress and suit ideas beyond the traditional options.
Hiking-friendly attire: Tips for outfits & footwear that look great and handle rugged terrain.
Bonus: Check out this helpful blog on Choosing a Dress for Your Biggest Adventure
It’s All About The Little Things
The small details that make your day feel even more personal.
Support small businesses: Handpicked rings, vow books, and other unique items from indie makers.
Personalize your day: Creative additions to reflect your story without overpacking or overdoing it.
Packing Checklist
The ultimate checklist to help you prep, pack, and stay calm.
Stress-free prep: A printable list to ensure nothing’s forgotten (including rings and marriage licenses!).
Last-minute sanity check: Cross off essentials as you go.
Patagonia Love Letters
We first discovered Andrea while searching for Patagonia elopement photographers. Our schedules didn’t align, but we instantly clicked with her and decided to work with her and her recommended associate photographer. While Andrea wasn’t behind the camera on our day, she played a crucial role — editing our photos beautifully and bringing them to life. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and even delivered our full gallery ahead of schedule.
Andrea was a true resource when it came to planning. She provided invaluable guidance on everything from location scouting to weather patterns and crafting the timeline for our day, all within a 3-month timeline!! Her professionalism and deep knowledge of Patagonia made us feel fully supported from start to finish. We also value that she donates to protecting our environment and practices leave no trace. We would wholeheartedly recommend Andrea and hope to work with her again in the future!