how to elope in michigan

How to elope in Michigan 

photos by Brittany Carress

How to elope in Michigan with Nichole Bertucci of A Simple I Do Wedding Officiants. 

Eloping to us here at A Simple I Do simply means keeping your wedding ceremony simple, stress free and under budget. We can help you plan a beautiful and loving wedding ceremony for around 20 guests or less that will include, rental of a private studio, officiating services and of course we'll send you our list of preferred professional photographers for you to reach out to and hire. 

The private studios we offer for your michigan elopement are all prepped and ready for you and your guests, simply walk in and get married. I'll set up the eclectic guest seating and even our gold arch for you. You and your guests will be welcomed into the suite. We can hide one spouse if you desire and hit play on the music for you to make your big entrance and walk down the aisle. Alternatively you can keep it casual and simply gather to begin your wedding ceremony for your elopement. 

Let's break down the timeline: Example wedding ceremony timeline in private studio : 

Rental is one hour and 15 minutes; 

12:15 doors open - one spouse enters and is hidden 
12:25: guests and spouse 2 enters the suite 
12:30 ceremony and sign the marriage license 
12:45 ish to 1:30 photos in studio, maybe a first dance if you like 
1:30 exit studio and continue photos outdoors if you like 

Price breakdown: 
Studio rental $200 for one hour 15 minutes 
Officiant services $325
Photography - pricing will depend on if and who you decide to hire 
Video - pricing will decide on if and who you hire
Flowers - you are welcome to bring your own bouquet we suggest ordering a petite bouquet from your local florist or even visiting trader joes to create your own 

Eloping in Michigan, or hosting a intimate wedding ceremony should be focused on your love story and we will do just that by creating a beautiful ceremony script and allowing you to review it and suggest edits - you are in control of what is said on your wedding day - of course with our guidance the process is a breeze. 

On your wedding day your job is to take a deep breath, smile and truly be  present while we do the heavy lifting for you. 

At A simple I Do Wedding Officiants, intimate and elopement wedding ceremonies are our speciality, we can't wait to talk all things wedding with you.