Small Weddings and Intimate Elopements
Imagining an intimate wedding or elopement? Swoon!
Scroll down to see a bunch of useful articles + ideas about elopements. Or you can:
- Get inspired by real elopements
- Check out our Elopement Ideas board on Pinterest
- Find venue near you suitable for small weddings (under 50 guests or so)
- Find a wedding venue which offers elopement packages
Everything You Need To Know About Small Weddings
Planning a small or micro wedding? Yes, you can keep your guest list affordably under 50, and still have all the feels of a big wedding. It’s a wonderful way to tie the knot surrounded by your absolute favorite people. How to pull off a small-but-mighty celebration? Here’s a list of resources to help you make it unforgettable.
8 Santa Barbara Venues Perfect for Small Weddings and Elopements
From the crystal-blue shoreline to its rustic Wine Country, Santa Barbara is pure romance—and not surprisingly, a popular elopement destination. Whether you’re on a budget or willing to splurge, you’ll find some tempting options among these venues that welcome small weddings.
Elopement Packages in the U.S. 24 Venues That Make It Easy to Elope
Looking for an elopement package in the U.S.? These venues offer elopement and micro-wedding packages from Hawaii and the West Coast to New England, ranging from hourly chapel rentals to all-inclusive getaways for a small crowd. Many bundle extras like photography, an officiant, florals or lodging, so you can say I do without the planning marathon.
Mountain Elopement Venues in the U.S.: 21 Picks With Package Prices
Dreaming of a mountain elopement without leaving the U.S.? These 21 venues offer elopement or micro-wedding packages in 13 states, with four in North Carolina, three each in Colorado and California, two in West Virginia and one each in Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire. Take a chairlift up to an A-frame lookout in Frisco, say "I do" with Pikes Peak and red rocks behind you in Colorado Springs, beneath towering pines at Lake Arrowhead, or in the Chapel in the Sky above Nantahala Lake. You'll also find a cabin and ceremony pavilion on Mt. Rainier, a mountaintop inn on Snowshoe Mountain and a muscadine vineyard in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most list package pricing, and many bundle lodging, dinner, florals or photography, so you can simply show up and say your vows.
Beach Elopement Venues in the U.S. 15 Spots From Hawaii to Maine
Dreaming of eloping on a beach without leaving the U.S.? These venues put your vows near the water from Oregon, California and Hawaii to Michigan, Maine, the Carolinas, Alabama and Florida. Options range from hourly chapel rentals to packages that bundle lodging, dinner or photography, so you can simply enjoy the day.
14 Connecticut Venues Perfect For A Small Wedding
Planning a small wedding? Connecticut offers an array of stellar options for an intimate celebration! Go for glam at a beachfront luxury resort, savor farm-to-table fare at a charming winery, or go storybook at a Victorian Gothic Revival cottage.
Keep It Cozy: 8 Manhattan Venues Perfect For A Small Wedding
Planning a small wedding in the Big Apple? Whether you want to celebrate your love in a private rooftop garden or right on the water, these Manhattan venues provide the perfect setting for an intimate affair.
FIELD GUIDE: How To Have A Summer Camp Wedding
There's a reason camp weddings are becoming so popular: They often last a full weekend, which means more time to hang with your closest friends and family, and they're also in a stunning rustic location—perfect for nature-loving couples. If you're thinking of hosting a camp wedding, here are some tips from my perfectly-imperfect wedding to yours.
How To Have A Minimalist Wedding
We like to think of minimalism as clearing away the clutter, eliminating the frills, and being very intentional about what you choose to be part of your big day. Here's how to Marie Kondo your wedding.
Keep It Cozy: 10 Northern Sierras and Lake Tahoe Venues Perfect for a Small Wedding or Elopement
Planning a small wedding doesn't mean you can't make a big impression. Whether you're next to the water or above the treetops, these Lake Tahoe & Northern Sierra venues provide a gorgeous setting for your intimate celebration. Many offer elopement packages, too!
Planning a small wedding? 8 Orange County venues that are perfect for an intimate gathering.
Think a small wedding can't be just as much fun as a large one? Think again! Small weddings can be a blast, and whether you want to celebrate at a chic hotel, in a private garden, next to the ocean—or even on it, Orange County offers an interesting mix of wedding venues for your intimate event.
15 Denver Wedding Venues Perfect For Small Weddings
Small weddings can be just as fun as larger celebrations! Here's an interesting selection of wedding venues in the Denver area that are perfect for an intimate celebration.
13 Affordable Wedding Venue Options (That Don't Feel Cheap)
While the venue will take a healthy bite out of your overall wedding budget, you don't want it to consume the whole thing! When you choose a nontraditional venue, like the 13 types listed here, you're likely to enjoy a unique setting along with a lower price point. And we call that a win-win.
37 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
Here are 37 ways to save money on your wedding—without sacrificing style! We list our best cheap wedding ideas so you can have a champagne wedding on a beer budget.
15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas
Small weddings provide a bit more wiggle room with the budget, which allows ample opportunity to get creative. To prove it, here's a compilation of swoon-worthy ideas for a small wedding that you'll no doubt want to steal.
8 Great Los Angeles Wedding Venues for an Intimate Celebration
An intimate wedding can be just as fun and beautiful as a larger celebration—especially in and around Los Angeles. The City of Angels has plenty of wedding venues that are perfect for a smaller gathering and have something special to offer.
9 Ways To Keep Your Wedding Simple
If you're hoping to have a relatively fuss-free wedding, might we suggest you follow the G-rated version of our favorite acronym, K.I.S.S.—aka "Keep it simple, sister!" Here are 9 ways to keep your wedding as simple as can be.
8 Fabulous Monterey and Carmel Venues for an Elopement or Small Wedding
Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur (and all the gorgeous scenery this romantic area is known for) has an almost magnetic attraction for destination weddings—especially intimate ones.
The Ultimate Elopement Checklist
Although an elopement has fewer moving parts than a large wedding, there's still some advance planning you'll want to do. Why? Because despite the simpler process, there are plenty of important things you won't want to forget! To help get you straight to your happily-ever-after with as little stress as possible, we've put together this Elopement Checklist.
Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Small Wedding
Long guest list, grand ballroom, and an endless number of dollar signs not your thing? We don't blame you! Here are 5 ways to keep your wedding—and the final bill!—on the smaller side.
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