22 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



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, OR

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: BYO
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

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 list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Hawaii Polo Club

Waialua, Hawaii

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

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$


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, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$

Ravenswood Mansion

Brentwood, TN

Fab Features: exquisite 1825 mansion nestled amid 400 hillside acres • prepare in the luxurious dressing suites upstairs • say "I do" in front of a charming fireplace inside, or before the elegant front doors on the front porch, framed by the entrance's leaded-glass transom windows

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $ • $$

Camelot Manor

Westover, AL

Fab Features: elegant 1880s home framed by two-story columns, surrounded by two lush acres • ceremonies are lovely on the gracious porch, with the stunning house as your backdrop • intimate receptions inside the historic home, or beneath a generous whitewashed Pavilion

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Lazy S Hacienda

Weatherford, TX

Fab Features: unique Mission-inspired “Mexican moaner” family-run event venue • ample outdoor areas with incredible views of oak-dotted hills, a cool patio, and a rooftop deck • built using locally sourced and recycled materials and utilizes eco-friendly tactics like solar power and water conservation fixtures

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$


EAST COAST



Forrest Hills Resort

Dahlonega, GA

Fab Features: a charming, rustic resort in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains • say ‘I do’ in the intimate wedding chapel or outdoors in one of the bountiful wedding gardens • flexible packages ranging from elopements to micro-weddings to all-inclusive weekend weddings with fun add-ons like guided horse trails, wine tasting, picnic for 2, and more!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

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 viewss

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

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 • endless photo ops on the landscaped grounds covering 1600 acres of Barrier Island

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

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

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

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-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

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-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

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-house
Price: $$ • $$$

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 list
Price: $ • $$

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: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


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