Party of Two: 25+ Romantic Elopement Photos
Let's be honest: most of us, at some point during the wedding-planning process, fantasize about escaping all of the stress and expectations and eloping instead. Whether you decide to spend your wedding budget on the trip of a lifetime (for two!) or save your pennies and take a trip to city hall instead, get inspired by these romantic elopements.
By: Kristen Klein
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For some couples, eloping helps shift the focus from the wedding to the marriage. “We wanted our wedding day to be intimate and to be focused on our commitment to each other,” recalls Amy Bevilacqua, who eloped to Paris.
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Paris
It also serves as a great excuse to travel! "We saw this as an opportunity to plan a big once in a lifetime trip before we start a family and knew we wanted to travel Europe," says Bevilacqua.
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New Orleans
Australian couple Madeleine Boulton and Don Jones also hopped the pond for their elopement – to French Quarter in New Orleans, with their daughter as their only guest.
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New Orleans
Vashti Itani and Brendan Elsworth also hopped from Australia to The Big Easy for their elopement. Their low-key nuptials took place at Pinewood Social, a trendy restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and bowling alley all in one.
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New Orleans
After exchanging vows, the party of three headed to a local bakery for a treat.
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New Orleans
The special day was all about family. Their daughter played a key role in their nuptials, including adding her signature to the marriage.
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Florida
Cows roamed the property as the couple celebrated their country chic elopement.
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Florida
A friend’s home in Sarasota, FL made the perfect place for Alex Cleworth and Ryan Kellemen’s elopement.
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New Orleans
No photographer? No problem! Snap a selfie after you say “I do.”
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Italy
The streets of Ravello provided a stunning backdrop for their wedding photos.
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Italy
Danielle Lepore and Justin Taylor escaped to Ravello, Italy for their romantic elopement. Joined by their immediate families, the couple exchanged vows overlooking the coast.
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Florida
Contrary to popular belief, an elopement doesn’t have to be spur-of-the-moment and minimalistic. The groom hand-crafted their ceremony arch and aisle décor as a surprise for his bride.
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Hawaii
Pure peace – a relaxed wedding was just what this high-powered couple needed.
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Hawaii
After exchanging vows at Olowalu Plantation House in Lahaina, the newlyweds took a romantic stroll along the beach.
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Hawaii
Corporate lawyers Jocelyn Fink and Christopher Harris wanted nothing more than a stress-free wedding, and an elopement to Maui, HI was the perfect fit.
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Austria
Family members showered the couple with snow after they said “I do.”
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Austria
The family dog joined the couple for their nuptials at Rosshütte Seefeld.
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Austria
Steph Guyon and Lee Hinds decided to return to the spot where Lee popped the question — atop the mountains in Austria — for their romantic elopement.
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Paris
The City of Lights beckons couples seeking romance – is there anything better than a wedding photo in front of the Eiffel Tower?
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Georgia
The family’s color-coordinated outfits and sunny flowers perfectly reflect the natural setting.
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Georgia
Heather Murray and Sabin Russell drove deep into the woods of Albany, GA to find the perfect spot for their family elopement. Joined by their children, this couple’s rustic elopement was the sweet and simple ceremony of their dreams.
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Costa Rica
Charlotte Reynaert and Wouter Vanovenberg traveled from Belgium to Costa Rica for a beach wedding they’ll never forget.
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Paris
Spread the news of your elopement with your family and friends with personalized notes.
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Paris
After exchanging vows, grab a table for two at a Parisan café..
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Italy
The City of Love – Verona – played home to Neha Richter and Shon Logue’s elopement. The couple decided to take advantage of the groom’s business trip to tie the knot. With just three days to plan, a whirlwind party for two was the right fit.
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Costa Rica
After becoming husband and wife, the couple enjoyed a barefoot stroll along Playa Langosta.
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Costa Rica
The couple was lucky enough to spend a whole month in Costa Rica, and after discovering Hotel Cala Luna, they knew they wanted to exchange vows there.
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Massachusetts
The couple made a romantic weekend out of their nuptials by staying at The Langham Inn and hosting a family dinner to celebrate their elopement. “What made it more special was celebrating the day with our parents. Lots of happy tears!" says the bride.
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Massachusetts
An elopement doesn’t have to be a destination wedding. Because Stephanie Russo and Jim Curry were saving for a house and expecting their first child when they got engaged, they opted out of the fancy wedding and eloped to city hall instead.
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California
Blowing off your big wedding and eloping may raise a few eyebrows from judgmental family members... so squash those pregnancy rumors before they start!
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California
Rachael Wels and Jimmy Haughy are the couple so many of us daydream about being – they were planning an elaborate wedding with 400 guests when they decided to forget it and elope instead! Joined by just their nearest and dearest, the couple exchanged vows in Kennedy Meadows, CA.
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