Everything You Need To Know About Eloping

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.

From West to East, here's a handful of beautiful venues across the U.S. that provide creative, comprehensive, and affordable elopement packages—so all you need to do is show up and say "I do".

Although this day is all about the two of you, there are still a few considerations and guidelines to follow. We've laid out 5 that may help you with the all-important decision: To elope, or not to elope?

The U.S.A. is home to a number of renowned mountain ranges that set a glorious stage for your vows. So whether you want to say "I do" beneath towering redwoods on a wooded hillside, on top of a snow-capped peak, or among dramatic desert red rocks and buttes, these stunning landscapes will serve as an epic backdrop, witness, and guest of honor for your elopement.

If the pomp and circumstance of "traditional" wedding planning makes you want to pull your hair out, an intimate elopement is probably right up your alley. Check out these 17 elopement ideas to help inspire yours.

Dreaming of eloping on a beach somewhere in the United States? From the romantic misty shores of the Pacific Northwest to the pristine sandy coastline of Florida, we've found the most gorgeous oceanfront locations for your intimate elopement.

Whether it's just you and your boo, a few VIP guests, or an elope-now-party-later situation, we've got venues that offer a wide variety of elopement packages that will fit the bill! The venues we list here have crafted comprehensive packages for a stress-free elopement.