Your Oregon Elopement Packing List

I’m so excited to share this Oregon elopement packing list with y’all. This summer elopement at Mt. Hood felt like something of an ode to where I grew up, and where I ultimately dream of finding my way back to.

Oregon is one of my favorite places to elope – it’s breathtaking, diverse, and still underrated in terms of crowd levels. In Oregon you can have sun and rain in the same day, and throughout the winter a dense fog hangs in the evergreen trees. Even in the summer when you travel places like the Oregon Coast, you can have a moody morning followed by an insane golden hour. To many people there are better places – places with more predictable weather patterns, warmer coastlines, and spots that are more frequently visited on social media. But, I love Oregon for all of its hidden magic and spontaneous moments of beauty. I truly believe that when people are prepared correctly for Oregon’s weather, most of the stress regarding eloping in Oregon vanishes.

How to Pack For Your Oregon Elopement

It’s no secret that Oregon’s weather patterns can be unpredictable, especially in the off-seasons. Most couples choose to elope in Oregon during the summer, as there is minimal rainfall and maximum hours of daylight. Another option is to consider Central Oregon (read my blog post on elopement locations here)! As Bend boasts less rain and a high desert climate.

Here are my favorite elopement packing essentials for anywhere (including Oregon!) –

• Wedding attire (dress, suit, or other outfit)
• Hiking boots
• Marriage license and printed permits
• Rings and vow books
• First aid kit (band-aids, pain reliever, etc.)
• Snacks and water
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Rain jacket and warm layers
• Pen
• Hiking backpack

Oregon Elopement Packing List: Spring (March – May)

• Waterproof hiking boots
• Lightweight rain jacket
• Warm layers (fleece, down jacket)
• Hat and gloves
• Sunglasses
• Backpack for carrying essentials
• Insect repellent (for late spring)
• Leggings

Summer (June – August)

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Light layers for warm days and cool evenings
• Shorts and t-shirts if hiking before changing into wedding attire
• Swimsuit (if planning to swim in lakes or rivers)
• Large water bottle
• Picnic blanket
• Backpack for carrying essentials
• Insect repellent

Fall (September – November)

• Waterproof hiking boots
• Warm layers (fleece, down jacket)
• Rain jacket
• Hat and gloves
• Sunglasses
• Backpack for carrying essentials
• Insect repellent

Winter (December – February)

• Insulated waterproof hiking boots
• Warm layers (wool or synthetic)
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Leggings for under your wedding dress
• Raincoat
• Hat and gloves
• Sunglasses
• Backpack for carrying essentials
• Hand and foot warmers

As a reminder, weather in Oregon is subject to change! If you’re coming to elope in Oregon from out of state, bring all the essentials for the rain and sun in your suitcase with the plan to check the weather the day-of, and choose accordingly!

If you’re thinking of eloping in Oregon, and need some more resources, check out my page Oregon Elopement Photographer and you can get started!