Clear Wedding Vision

That sounds like it would be pretty difficult if there isn't anything adventurous close enough for your dad and step mom to go to. The only thing I can think of is maybe do something simple to allow them to be with you and then possibly do your adventurous "elopement" when you renew your vows.

I agree with pp! I think you can do separate things to appeal to you and them

What does an “adventure elopement” look like to you?


Perhaps keep the adventure in your honeymoon but so your family can attend, maybe an offbeat venue like a brewery, historic inn, rooftop bar, museum (art, auto, history), zoo, aquarium, historic ship, or other non-traditional venue might be fun?

I commented on your other post about a mini wedding. If you want to be close to nature is there a drive-able national park within 1-2 hours driving distance for your dad? You don’t need a “venue”, but could do something with your immediate family for the ceremony portion. Hire an officiant or have a friend/family member officiate the wedding.


Then afterwards those who can make the trip to the adventure weekend can go, and those who can’t can head back home. This should give your family the option of going home or driving extra hours for the rest of the wedding. The ceremony is the part your parents keep guilting you about, this could be an option for them??