24 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—whether you're looking for a retreat for just you two or a micro-gathering with up to 50 of your favorite people. 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, thoughtfully scheduled to ensure the tide is just right • on-site vacation homes offer splendid ocean vistas, hot tubs, private decks, and beach access
Elopement Packages: Hourly rentals for up to 20 range $2,300–5,000, with more inclusive micro-wedding options starting at $13,685.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hastings House Garden Weddings
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: private garden oasis nestled in a grove of trees on the edge of the Pacific • exclusively host small weddings under 30 guests and intimate elopements • exclusive use of the intimate ceremony garden, bursting with colorful year-round blooms, and private access to oceanfront cliffs for photos
Elopement Packages: Garden elopements start at $3,000.
Price: $ • $$Lime Kiln Point State Park Lighthouse
Friday Harbor, WA
Fab Features: stunning preserved 40-acre park offering a picturesque ceremony site with panoramic ocean views • explore the grounds and historic lighthouse and catch sightings of passing orca whales • fees go towards preserving the stunning lighthouse and park
Elopement Packages: Ceremony-only rentals start at $800 for 2 hours (receptions are held off-site).
Price: $Capella by the Sea
Brookings, OR
Fab Features: a unique venue located on a hilltop in beautiful Azalea Park • exchange vows in the striking A-frame "chapel" beneath an atrium-style skylight • celebrate amongst scenic views of the Port of Brookings-Harbor, Chetco River, and Pacific Ocean
Elopement Packages: The rental fee starts at $150 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
Catering: BYOPrice: $
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
Elopement Packages: Monday–Thursday weddings have no guest minimum, making those days ideal for elopements.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows on the greenery-lined Shearwater Lawn, steps from the ocean • adjacent indoor and outdoor spaces allow seamless transitions and fantastic ocean views • custom menus designed alongside the executive chef
Elopement Packages: Elopements start at $1,000 for 30 guests, plus catering.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: inviting bayfront hotel surrounded by water on three sides • multiple spaces include grand ballrooms, a verdant garden patio, and a sunny seaside embankment • perfect for destination weddings, with delicious restaurants, spa services, and plush accommodations
Elopement Packages: Micro-weddings for up to 40 start at $109/person, including a 3-course dinner and hors d'oeuvres.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hawaii Polo Club
Waialua, HI
Fab Features: exclusive oceanfront polo field located on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore • say " I do" against a pristine ocean backdrop or in front of the majestic Waianae mountain range • ask them about their weekday wedding specials
Elopement Packages: 3-hour elopements start at $1,600; micro-weddings for 30 people start at $3,300 for exclusive all-day venue use.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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
Elopement Packages: Partial courtyard rentals are ideal for up to 30 guests, with lodging in six chalets.
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
MIDWEST
MIDWEST
Chapel in the Pines Weddings and Banquet Center
Sycamore, Illinois
Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception
Elopement Packages: Intimate elopements in the garden or Chapel range $350–750.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHEAST
Mallard Hall Estate
Louisville, KY
Fab Features: exquisite 10-acre estate encompassing a grand Federal-style mansion, saltwater pool, manicured gardens, and lush lawns • start with a ceremony before the shimmering pond and finish with cocktails in downstairs speakeasy • all rentals include 2 nights' lodgings for 16 in the luxurious estate house, your private oasis for the weekend
Elopement Packages: Weddings with up to 50 guests start at $16,500, including lodging for 16.
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
Elopement Packages: All-inclusive elopements start at $3,500 for 40 guests.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Providence Cotton Mill
Maiden, NC
Fab Features: a unique and historic venue with timeless details • stunning ceremony sites from the grassy lawn backed by towering trees to the original 1888 structure with arched windows, distressed plaster walls, and soaring 30-foot tall exposed wooden beams • elopements available Monday -Thursday
Elopement Packages: Elopements start at $300/hour with a 5-hour minimum.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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 • stunning photos ops on the landscaped grounds covering 1600 acres of Barrier Island
Elopement Packages: Diverse venues and inclusive packages can accommodate all guest counts, including elopements.
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!
Elopement Packages: Inclusive micro-weddings range $1,995–6,500 (including dinner!) depending on guest count and time of day.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
EAST COAST
EAST COAST
Just Banded
Phippsburg, ME
Fab Features: private working lobsterboat-turned-elopement and micro-wedding venue offering gorgeous in-house floral design • say "I do" on the boat with unique views of the rocky coastline then catch your own lobster for a five-star feast • inclusive packages feature florals, charcuterie and cake, and a custom ceremony
Elopement Packages: On-boat elopements start at $4,500, including floral installations, champagne, charcuterie, and hauling traps for your own lobster dinner!
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Linekin Bay Resort
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Fab Features: 20-acre waterfront resort with gorgeous lodge-style guest rooms • choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, which include a waterfront lawn and adjacent patio • your rental comes with exclusive access to the entire camp-style property
Elopement Packages: Elopements start at $3,000, including lodging, a credit towards dinner, florals, and photography.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
An Affair by the Lake
Addison, VT
Fab Features: sweet ceremonies overlooking Lake Champlain • cozy accommodations in an idyllic setting, with gorgeous photo ops by the timber-frame barn or on the private beach • elopement and micro-wedding packages include décor, coordination, light brunch on the wedding day, a cake, and more!
Elopement Packages: Elopements range $1,650–2,650 including 2-nights' lodgings for 8, with micro-weddings ranging $3,350–6,250.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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
Elopement Packages: All-inclusive packages range $2,000–7,000 with photography, coordination, cake, florals, and much much more.
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
Elopement Packages: Elopements and micro-wedding packages range $750 for 30-minute ceremonies to $5,250 for a 4-hour inclusive ceremony & reception.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
East Stroudsburg, PA
Fab Features: welcoming venue in a dreamy natural setting with year-round beauty • pamper your wedding party with a day at the on-site spa before saying "I do" beneath the arms of a tree nestled beside the Delaware River • enjoy delicious cuisine in the modern reception hall, which boasts an open-trussed ceiling, wrought-iron chandeliers, and large windows framing lovely views
Elopement Packages: Elopements for just the couple start at $1,299 including romantic overnight lodgings.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: Georgian Colonial Inn • the oval reflecting pool with fountains, perennial gardens, and century-old oak trees form a beautiful backdrop for your wedding • all wedding packages include a Swedish massage for the couple
Elopement Packages: Inquire for elopement package pricing.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Shelter Harbor Inn
Westerly, RI
Fab Features: expansive historic retreat boasting a wonderful restaurant, cozy accommodations, and an on-site day spa • celebrate on three lush lawns, in a charming sunroom, or a classically elegant dining room... or all of the above! • 22 guest rooms outfitted with sumptuous linens and bath products
Elopement Packages: Shelter Harbor Inn creates custom micro-wedding packages depending on your vision; inquire for details.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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
Elopement Packages: Micro-weddings are $895 for up to 15 guests; rental of the Mansion only (50 guests) is $3,200.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Yankee Clipper Inn
Rockport, Massachusetts
Fab Features: romantic 1929 bluff-top mansion specializing in intimate affairs for 30-50 people • outdoor ceremony sites and the glass-enclosed banquet room offer vibrant shore views • delightful breakfasts accompany the warm, Art Deco-style accommodations
Elopement Packages: All-inclusive destination packages range $6,000-10,000 for up to 50 guests.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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