Elopement is an honoured romantic tradition - running away together to get married. Historically, people eloped in order to avoid the objections of family to their marrying - which may still be true today for some, however there are more reasons now than there have been in the past. Avoiding the fuss of a big wedding, avoiding having a day that's more for your family than for yourself, many of those who are marrying for a second time have already had the big white wedding, and are looking for a smaller option.
Elopement is a great way to spend all of your wedding budget on yourselves, rather than on the big wedding and food and little details. You can run away to get married in a romantic spot, and then just stay there for your honeymoon too.
What's the first place you think of when someone mentions "eloping"?! LAS VEGAS! You can definitely hit up the strip to elope at any time, but there are many more options for you to choose from. If you plan well, you can elope to just about any destination.
The key is preparation: make sure you understand how to get a marriage licence where you're headed, and pre-arrange for an officiant to marry you in a palce of your choosing.
Here are just a few great ideas...
Hawaii
Don't go to Oahu if you're getting married; instead, opt for Maui or Kauai, both islands are much more lightly populared and enjoyable for newlyweds. There are incredible beaches, wonderful waterfalls, and lush green jungles to explore. You'll also find a large number of bed-and-breakfasts, so you're assured a relaxing, uncrowded honeymoon.
Carolina Coast
Increasingly popular as a wedding destination, it is also growing in popularity for elopements too. You may find marrying on the beach of one of the barrier islands, or in front of one of the antebellum homes in Charleston, is your ideal wedding. In addition, you'll find that prices are reasonable there, making for a very cost-efective yet romantic honeymoon!
Key West, Florida
As far south as you can get on the US mainland, Key West is absolutely stunning. The Caribbbean influences here have led to a very laid-back population, and your options include getting married on a boat, and then cruising around the keys for a while.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
For those of us who watch the Bachelorette, this season showed a gorgeous beach even on a rainy day in Cape Cod! It's not tropical, but it has a charm of its own. With sail boats moving in and out, a choice of sandy or rock beach, and convenient access to cities, historial locations, and charming bed-and-breakfasts, you'll find that this haven makes for a remarkable runaway wedding.
Cabo, Baja California
Close to the US, this is a perfect elopement location. You'll find remarkable geography, great snorkeling and kayaking, and a friendly population who are used to working with tourists. If you elope to Cabo, you may want to get married on paper at your local courthouse and just have the ceremony in Mexico - really makes it simpler for legal reasons.
There are TONS of other great places to elope: Niagara Falls, New Orleans, Tahiti, Ireland, Greece - and many couples even choose to come here to Vancouver! What do the two of you love? Think about tha before choosing where to elope to.
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