27 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
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: $Crook Point
Brookings, Oregon
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: $ • $$
Pelican Pub & Brewery
Pacific City, Oregon
Fab Features: situated at the water's edge on a secluded beach • ceremonies with a striking backdrop of Haystack Rock or looking out over the ocean • celebrate after with dinner and dancing in the lively pub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Trione Vineyards and Winery
Geyserville, CA
Fab Features: classic Wine Country romance surrounded by vines • rustic elegance in the two-story Old Stone Building, constructed with classic Old World masonry and exposed fir beams • lovely al fresco spaces include a bocce court and beautifully landscaped lawns
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Auberge du Soleil
Rutherford, CA
Fab Features: iconic Wine Country venue on 33 hillside acres with breathtaking views • exchange vows on spacious deck overlooking tree-covered hills and the Napa Valley • the open-air, Asian-inspired pavilion provides a charming backdrop for small ceremonies
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Cavallo Point, the Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California
Fab Features: meticulously restored Colonial Revival complex at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge • exchange vows beneath towering eucalyptus trees with a stunning backdrop of the Bay and SF skyline • packages include a custom single-tier wedding cake and complimentary one-night stay for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Hotel Kabuki
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: sophisticated retreat in historic Japantown blends beautiful Japanese design elements with a plush, contemporary vibe • the Sakura Ballroom boasts a shoji-coffered ceiling and view of the garden (warmly illuminated in the evening!) through a floor-to-ceiling window • the Imperial Foyer and Ballroom are nestled adjacent to the gorgeous sunken garden, an artful arrangement of rocks and lush ferns that’s open to the sky
Catering: In-housePrice: $
The Piccolo
Paso Robles, CA
Fab Features: charming boutique hotel with plush accommodations in the heart of Paso Robles • event spaces include a cozy library, wine cellar, and a romantic al fresco courtyard, adjacent to the Tetto Rooftop Bar • luxe rooftop elopements include a 2-night suite stay for the newlyweds, a Moet champagne toast, and more!
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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: $ • $$ • $$$
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Fab Features: colorful desert oasis with fab amenities like an in-house spa, daily yoga classes, and a gourmet tequila bar • customized small wedding and elopement packages include a poolside cabana and champagne toast
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Kulaniapia Falls
Hilo, HI
Fab Features: spectacular natural setting beside a multi-tiered waterfall • give your guests a true, curated vacation, with activities ranging from on-site massage to waterfall rappelling • destination elopements for up to 10 guests include elegant lodging for 3+ nights, delicious farm-to-table menus, and exclusive use of the exquisite 22-acre property
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Merriman's Kapalua
Lahaina, Maui, HI
Fab Features: stunning sunset ceremonies backed by turquoise water • cliffside celebrations on the Kapalua Bay Lawn • the farm-to-table menu is 90% locally sourced and considered the "Home of Hawaiian Cuisine"
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
MOUNTAIN WEST & CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN WEST & CENTRAL
Red Agave Resort
Sedona, AZ
Fab Features: celebrations with a glorious backdrop of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte • exchange vows in a landscaped garden with a raised stage surrounded by desert • intimate reception in one of their two mountain chalets
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia
Paradise Valley, AZ
Fab Features: luxurious resort that evokes a charming Andalusian village in Spain • breathtaking ceremonies in the Herb Garden Terrace with majestic Camelback Mountain as a backdrop • enjoy an intimate dinner among the citrus trees, aromatic herbs, and seasonal plantings of summer squashes, heirloom tomatoes and fall root vegetables
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Wandering Tree Estate
North Barrington, Illinois
Fab Features: gorgeous private estate set on 10 acres of gorgeous botanical gardens • picturesque reflecting lake, rock waterfall, and blooming flowerbeds • the exquisite landscape also includes a charming and fully operating model railway
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Chapel in the Pines Weddings and Banquet Center
Sycamore, Illinois
Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Nashville, Tennessee
Fab Features: 1920s Georgian-style mansion set on 55 acres • variety of scenic spaces from the Reflecting Pool and Japanese Garden to columned rooms and an herb garden • ceremonies overlooking the mansion or sweeping tree-covered hills
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
EAST COAST
EAST COAST
Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
Fab Features: 14-acre tropical oasis • variety of outdoor ceremony spaces from the shady Gazebo Garden to the colorful Rainbow Garden • endless photo ops among 2,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants
Price: $ • $$Oakleaf Cottage
Trenton, GA
Fab Features: 28-acre rustic-chic event venue nestled on the side of Lookout Mountain • host a ceremony among the trees, beside a mossy ridge, or inside the stylish barn • the staff assists with every details to ensure a stress-free celebration
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Fab Features: luxury resort brimming with amenities • charming ceremonies overlooking the surf or on the manicured croquet lawn • endless photo ops on the landscaped grounds covering 1600 acres of Barrier Island
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hillbrook Inn and Spa
Charles Town, West Virginia
Fab Features: charming B&B with luxurious accommodations • exchange vows in front of the 1920's Tudor-style inn, among the beautifully landscaped grounds, or on a picturesque bridge • elopement and micro-wedding options include hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, a four-course meal, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Milton Ridge
Clarksburg, MD
Fab Features: charming ceremonies in the Wedding Chapel or in the landscaped gardens • this full-service wedding venue offers everything from minister to makeup artist available for hire • the fully restored 1875 log cabin serves as a peaceful Bridal Cottage for getting ready
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, Connecticut
Fab Features: Georgian Colonial Inn • the oval reflecting pool with fountains, perennial gardens, and century-old oak trees form a beautiful backdrop for your wedding • all wedding packages include a Swedish massage for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Buffalo, NY
Fab Features: Victorian Glass house designed after the famous Crystal Palace in England • the pop-up package includes a 90-minute reservation at the Botanical Gardens, an officiant, and non-alcoholic beverage bar • endless photo ops surrounded by amazing architecture in the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
The House of the Seven Gables
Salem, Massachusetts
Fab Features: a famous 350-year-old seaside cottage • waterfront ceremonies on the lawn followed by open-air celebrations under an opulent tent • all-inclusive packages ranging from 10-200 guests
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
An Affair by the Lake
Addison, VT
Fab Features: sweet ceremonies overlooking Lake Champlain • cozy accommodations in an idyllic setting • gorgeous photo ops by the timber-frame barn or on the private beach
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Lodge at Moosehead Lake
Greenville, Maine
Fab Features: serene mountain lodge with a picturesque lake backdrop • elopement packages include a 10-page deluxe album filled with 20 photos from your 1-hour photo shoot • private ceremonies available Sunday thru Thursday
Catering: In-housePrice: $
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