28 Stunning Venues That Make It Easy To Elope
So you’ve decided to elope! While that once meant hopping over to Vegas to a drive-thru chapel with an Elvis impersonator as the officiant (a choice we can still get behind!), elopements today continue to grow in popularity and offer a lot more options. These romantic and fun alternatives to a traditional wedding can happen just about anywhere, and if you’d like to hit the easy button and let someone else take care of the day-of details we've got you covered: From West to East, here’s a handful of beautiful venues that provide creative, comprehensive, and affordable elopement packages so all you need to do is show up and say “I do”.
WEST COAST
WEST COAST
Crook Point
Gold Beach, OR
Fab Features: peaceful, secluded resort perched on a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific • wed on one of three private beaches • on-site vacation homes offer splendid ocean vistas, hot tubs, private decks, and beach access
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hastings House Garden Weddings
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: private garden oasis nestled in a grove of trees on the edge of the Pacific • exclusively host small weddings under 30 guests and intimate elopements • exclusive use of the intimate ceremony garden, bursting with colorful year-round blooms, and private access to oceanfront cliffs for photos
Price: $ • $$Lime Kiln Point State Park Lighthouse
Friday Harbor, Washington
Fab Features: preserved 40-acre park • exchange vows in a historic lighthouse with panoramic ocean views • explore the grounds and catch sightings of passing orca whales
Price: $Pelican Pub & Brewery
Pacific City, OR
Fab Features: situated at the water's edge on a secluded beach • ceremonies with a striking backdrop of Haystack Rock or looking out over the ocean • celebrate after with dinner and dancing in the lively pub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows on the greenery-lined Shearwater Lawn, steps from the ocean • adjacent indoor and outdoor spaces allow seamless transitions and fantastic ocean views • custom menus designed alongside the executive chef
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: inviting bayfront hotel surrounded by water on three sides • multiple spaces include grand ballrooms, a verdant garden patio, and a sunny seaside embankment • perfect for destination weddings, with delicious restaurants, spa services, and plush accommodations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hawaii Polo Club
Waialua, HI
Fab Features: exclusive oceanfront polo field located on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore • say " I do" against a pristine ocean backdrop or in front of the majestic Waianae mountain range • ask them about their weekday wedding specials
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
SOUTHWEST
SOUTHWEST
Red Agave Resort
Sedona, AZ
Fab Features: celebrations with a glorious backdrop of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte • exchange vows in a landscaped garden with a raised stage surrounded by desert • intimate reception in one of their two mountain chalets
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
MIDWEST
MIDWEST
Chapel in the Pines Weddings and Banquet Center
Sycamore, Illinois
Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHEAST
Forrest Hills Resort
Dahlonega, GA
Fab Features: a charming, rustic resort in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains • say ‘I do’ in the intimate wedding chapel or outdoors in one of the bountiful wedding gardens • flexible packages ranging from elopements to micro-weddings to all-inclusive weekend weddings with fun add-ons like guided horse trails, wine tasting, picnic for 2, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Ravenswood Mansion
Brentwood, TN
Fab Features: exquisite 1825 mansion nestled amid 400 hillside acres • prepare in the luxurious dressing suites upstairs • say "I do" in front of a charming fireplace inside, or before the elegant front doors on the front porch, framed by the entrance's leaded-glass transom windows
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Reign Event Venue
Memphis, TN
Fab Features: private event venue with a contemporary-chic design • the interior makes for the ultimate blank canvas and can be customized to fit your vision • fabulous amenities like a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, well-appointed catering kitchen, and luxe dressing suites
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Ramble Creek Events
Athens, TN
Fab Features: a private forested retreat • the Grand Hall is designed with massive cedar columns, a great fireplace, and multi-hued floors • the surrounding grounds include a vineyard, a pond, a creek with a romantic covered bridge, and multiple lawns and wooded areas
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Providence Cotton Mill
Maiden, NC
Fab Features: a unique and historic venue with timeless details • stunning ceremony sites from the grassy lawn backed by towering trees to the original 1888 structure with arched windows, distressed plaster walls, and soaring 30-foot tall exposed wooden beams • elopements available Monday -Thursday
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Sugar Barn
Lake Wales, FL
Fab Features: a picturesque, family-run sugar cane farm on 45 sprawling acres • exchange vows beneath the branches of Spanish moss-draped oaks • cross the hand-crafted wooden dock that spans the pond to your reception in the beautiful Barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC
Fab Features: luxury resort brimming with amenities • charming ceremonies overlooking the surf or on the manicured croquet lawn • endless photo ops on the landscaped grounds covering 1600 acres of Barrier Island
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hillbrook Inn and Spa
Charles Town, West Virginia
Fab Features: charming B&B with luxurious accommodations • exchange vows in front of the 1920's Tudor-style inn, among the beautifully landscaped grounds, or on a picturesque bridge • elopement and micro-wedding options include hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, a four-course meal, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
EAST COAST
EAST COAST
Wedding Niche Elopements
Knoxville, MD
Fab Features: specializing in adventurous, off-the-beaten-path elopements • custom packages include complete planning services and just about anything else you can dream up, from drone photography to hair & makeup • hike the Appalachian Trail to a dreamy vista, or exchange vows under a canopy of trees on the 5-acre property
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Milton Ridge
Clarksburg, MD
Fab Features: charming ceremonies in the Wedding Chapel or in the landscaped gardens • this full-service wedding venue offers everything from minister to makeup artist available for hire • the fully restored 1875 log cabin serves as a peaceful Bridal Cottage for getting ready
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
East Stroudsburg, PA
Fab Features: welcoming venue in a dreamy natural setting with year-round beauty • pamper your wedding party with a day at the on-site spa before saying "I do" beneath the arms of a tree nestled beside the Delaware River • enjoy delicious cuisine in the modern reception hall, which boasts an open-trussed ceiling, wrought-iron chandeliers, and large windows framing lovely viewss
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: Georgian Colonial Inn • the oval reflecting pool with fountains, perennial gardens, and century-old oak trees form a beautiful backdrop for your wedding • all wedding packages include a Swedish massage for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Shelter Harbor Inn
Westerly, RI
Fab Features: expansive historic retreat boasting a wonderful restaurant, cozy accommodations, and an on-site day spa • celebrate on three lush lawns, in a charming sunroom, or a classically elegant dining room... or all of the above! • 22 guest rooms outfitted with sumptuous linens and bath products
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Eustis Estate
Milton, MA
Fab Features: a stunning estate sitting on 80 lush, private acres at the foot of the Blue Hills • capture beautiful moments on the picturesque grounds featuring shady wooded glens, sweeping meadows, charming historic outbuildings, and even a hidden pond • celebrate in the Gilded Age mansion amongst countless enchanting original design details
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Yankee Clipper Inn
Rockport, Massachusetts
Fab Features: romantic 1929 bluff-top mansion specializing in intimate affairs for 30-50 people • outdoor ceremony sites and the glass-enclosed banquet room offer vibrant shore views • delightful breakfasts accompany the warm, Art Deco-style accommodations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
An Affair by the Lake
Addison, VT
Fab Features: sweet ceremonies overlooking Lake Champlain • cozy accommodations in an idyllic setting • gorgeous photo ops by the timber-frame barn or on the private beach
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Alyson's Orchard and Event Center
Walpole, NH
Fab Features: dreamy 350-acre apple orchard, highlighted by a lovely, contemporary rustic reception room • a charming wedding wagon will whisk you and your guests to one of five stunning outdoor ceremony sites • delectable and affordable in-house cuisine is the perfect accompaniment to the stunning scenery
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Linekin Bay Resort
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Fab Features: 20-acre waterfront resort • choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • rental comes with exclusive access to the entire camp-style property
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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