Where Are the Best Places To Elope in 2016?

By Dave Westfall

Are you thinking about eloping in 2016 but not sure where you want to go? If so, then WhereToElope.com has you covered! We have done the hard work for you and our Editors have collated our annual list of the Best Places to Elope based on the Elopement Vendors that are the most popular among our Readers. These Vendors are located all over the country, so you are sure to find a few that are close by and appeal to you and your future spouse.

2016 Best Places To Elope

One of the most popular Vendors last year was the stunning Castle Lady Hawke in Asheville, North Carolina (CLOSED). One look at this beautiful recreation of a Scottish castle will show you why it is currently one of the top elopement venues in the country! Who doesn’t want the chance to be treated like royalty on their special day? Elopement packages are available plus larger weddings can also be accommodated. Elopement packages include the wedding ceremony and officiant, bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonnière, champagne toast, wedding cake for two and an hour of photography time in the grounds. Plus lodging can be added for an additional cost if you would like to extend your visit into a honeymoon!

Another venue which has its own in-house wedding experts is Castle Marne in Denver, Colorado. This historic bed and breakfast can provide an elopement package for every budget. Each package includes a private ceremony presided over by one of their in-house officiants, bridal bouquet and matching boutonnière, a 4 course candle-lit dinner and wedding cake for two. Additional services can be added on request.

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesn’t necessary have to apply to weddings. In fact there are a lot of intimate locations that are ideal for an elopement and the stunning Paniolo Ranch in Boerne, Texas is one of our favorites! If you are looking for a relaxed elopement then this could be the ideal spot for you as Paniolo Ranch specializes in what they call ‘free spirited ceremonies’. The Lovers Only package includes everything you need to get married and includes a couple’s massage to make sure you are relaxed for your big moment!

We have said that one of the main reasons why Hastings House has proven so popular for elopements is that it has such a romantic address! What could be better than tying the knot in Half Moon Bay, California! It is every bit as beautiful as it sounds with a stunning garden setting right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Here you will find everything you need for an intimate elopement.

St Augustine, Florida is always a popular elopement choice and Casa de Solana is the perfect spot for an intimate marriage ceremony. Located on the town’s oldest cobbled street, this historic property (the 7th oldest in St Augustine) offers a range of settings for your ceremony, including a private beach, and their beautiful courtyard. Various packages are available and include ceremony services, a sparkling toast with engraved keepsake flutes, a bath pleasures gift basket, wedding cake and dinner for two.

Another of our most popular vendors is My Tiny Wedding, that are not so much a venue as they are an elopement service. They offer elopement ceremonies and small weddings at 15 locations across Kentucky’s Red River Gorge and surrounding areas, and in the state of Colorado. My Tiny Wedding provides couples with a number of elopement packages and adventure weddings to suit all budgets. Additional services also include officiants, witnesses and photography to name a few.

We love the gorgeous Fairbanks House and so do our readers. Located on Florida’s Amelia Island, this 1885 Italianate Villa caters exclusively to adults, making it ideal for a romantic getaway. They offer a fantastic elopement package for just the two of you which includes a private garden ceremony in the gazebo, a romantic carriage ride, and an intimate dinner for two. When you return to your accommodation you will also be greeted by a bottle of champagne and a wedding cake to share. There is even a beautiful butterfly garden on site! What more could you want?

Honorable Mentions

There were also several Vendors who did not quite make it to the top of our list, but whom we feel deserve honorable mention because of their great locations and/or wonderful elopement services. Some of these include the following:

• Noel.Events – If you are interested in eloping to New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Miami or San Francisco, then Noel Events offers a complete elopement planning service to suit any budget.
• Acorn Bed & Breakfast – Located just 15 minutes from San Antonio, Texas the Acorn Bed & Breakfast is perfect for intimate elopements with stress free packages starting at just $295.
• Lake of The Sky Weddings – Lake Tahoe offers a tranquil backdrop for your wedding and Lake of The Sky Weddings can help make eloping there affordable and stress free!
• Jekyll Island Club Hotel – If you want to elope, but are not ready to let go of your dreams of a storybook wedding then Jekyll Island Club Hotel is the place for you. They pride themselves on memorable small weddings.
• The Lodge at Moosehead Lake – When you elope at The Lodge at Moosehead Lake, all you have to do is bring your Maine wedding license and your wedding rings and the lodge takes care of the rest!
• Everlasting Elopements  – Texas based Everlasting Elopements are elopement specialists who can handle all aspects of booking and conducting your elopement at a range of locations in the San Antonio area. English or Spanish ceremonies available!
• Elope in Wine Country – Wine country offers the perfect location for your elopement. Our friends at Elope in Wine Country can provide a number of romantic locations and other elopement services.

These are just a small selection of the many great elopement vendors listed on WhereToElope.com, you will find many more browsing our Best Places to Elope web pages. Or look for the Best Places To Elope banner on the top of our WhereToElope.com listings: