A small outdoor wedding on the snowy streets of New York, on a tour boat in Niagara Falls with only you and your fiancé, or a ceremony under a tree with your closest friends and one guitar player. These are the memorable elopement style weddings we’ve adored and probably cried through on pop culture TV shows. If you’re looking for those romantic moments you can only find on screen, eloping may be the right choice for you and your fiancé.

PRIME LOCATION

Getting a few hundred guests to the top of a rock isn’t really feasible but getting just a few family members to a curious destination is more than possible. We’ve got some serious heart eyes for our sweet couple Edyn and Ben, whose ceremony was in Sedona. The couple brought their family to a breathtaking lookout where they promised to spend their lives together amidst the beautiful red rocks.

Eloping gives couples more freedom in where they choose to have their ceremony. There are so many stunning nature settings like mountains and beaches and forests, oh my. The options don’t stop there though, so whether it’s a unique spot in nature, a location special to the couple themselves, or a dreamy destination ceremony, the opportunities are endless.

INTIMATE VIBES

With so many couples choosing to have small intimate ceremonies in the last few months, it has shed a light on the uniqueness of elopement. Having only a few of your closest friends and family gives a sense of intimacy that traditional ceremonies do not have. Your wedding is the most special day of your life and the most important part is that you are standing with your love and surrounded by your tribe.

Just because you elope doesn’t mean you and your honey can’t be celebrated. You might have imagined sharing this milestone with all of your friends and family, but that can always happen at a later reception. Channel your inner Hannah Montana and get the best of both worlds with a small intimate ceremony, and then have an all-out party later on with anyone and everyone.

SAVE THAT MONEY HONEY

It’s no secret that weddings are expensive, but every detail is worth it to have your dream wedding. However, not everyone dreams about a detailed plan of boho chic decorations or a hand-picked array of gourmet food. What if your ideal day means traveling across the globe to exchange your vows like this lovely Australian couple who made their way to the states.

The best part of a wedding, though, is what follows, a marriage. So, if a big wedding isn’t your cup of tea then consider using that money to invest in your future as a couple. Or better yet, save for an extravagant honeymoon to follow. Your wedding day is deserving of every penny and you have so many options as to how you spend it.

Elopements are often tied to unprecedented circumstances but there are so many reasons why couples choose to elope. No matter the size of wedding or details involved, there is no reason why your big day can’t be the most magical moment of your life. We had so much fun helping Edyn and Ben have a flawless elopement and would love to do the same for you!