The Best Elopement Packages

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Let your love reach new heights with mountainside nuptials in Greenough, Montana. There, you’ll find The Resort at Paws Up. With more than 37,000 acres of wilderness framed by a sprawling mountain range, it’s trademarked as having all the adventure of a national park, with added, exclusive retreats and top-notch service.

From tricked-out tree houses and glamping tents to secluded cabins, the accommodations here are private and decadent. And, with activities like hiking (there are more than 100 miles of trails on the property), horseback riding, stargazing, white water rafting, snowmobiling, and even helicopter tours, guests can take advantage of the lush landscape—which also makes for a beautiful backdrop for an elopement.

Clocking in at about $10,300, the resort’s “Montana-Style Elopement Package” allows you to wed in the wilderness, beside a river’s lapping waters, or in one of the property’s private indoor rooms. Included is a ceremony, wildflower bouquet(s) and/or boutonnière(s), a wedding cake, a private dinner complete with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, and a relaxing couples spa treatment.

You’ll also get to—literally—ride off into the sunset with a romantic horseback or carriage ride, and spend four nights in a luxury cabin or glamping tent. An elopement and mini-moon in one? Where do we sign up?

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With oceanside cliffs, towering trees, and gorgeous vistas, breathtaking Big Sur makes for a dreamy destination to say your vows. Off the winding roads of Highway 1 lies the sprawling Ventana Big Sur, a luxury resort that hosts suites, a spa, restaurant, glamping, and weddings.

Ventana’s “Micro Wedding” package is fit for elopements and intimate gatherings for up to 30 guests, and pretty much has it all (and then some). Included is a one-hour ceremony overlooking the Pacific coast, ceremony refreshments, a private three-course plated dinner on a glass-enclosed terrace, linens and china, banquet tables and chairs, a wedding cake, and three hours' worth of house wines and beverages.

Plus, the entire experience will be expertly executed by the property’s professional concierge team, meaning you can forget about absolutely everything with the exception of your vows. Of course, such oceanside opulence comes with a price tag to match: Ventana’s “Micro Wedding” package clocks in at about $20,000. But it still costs less than the average traditional wedding, may we remind you.

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In sunshine-filled Arizona is the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia: a five-star resort that offers weddings and elopements to match. The property sprawls across a palm-tree-dotted desert landscape and is outfitted in a Mediterranean aesthetic that’ll have you convinced you’ve been whisked away to another continent. It’s as close as you’ll come to an international destination wedding without a passport.

The Omni Scottsdale offers an “Enchanting Elopement Package” that touts everything a couple needs to celebrate in swanky, sunny style. With an outdoor ceremony, a two-hour hors d’oeuvres reception for up to 25 guests (if you fancy inviting any), wedding cake, sparkling wine and sangria, staffing, and chairs, linens, and tables all covered, all you have to do is say “I do.” After tying the knot, you can retire to your wedding night resort accommodations, which are also included in the elopement package’s price tag of roughly $3,750.

Consider celebrating your newly minted married status all weekend long by adding the resort's “Wedding Weekend Experience” to your itinerary. You can bask in that newlywed glow with a pair of 50-minute massages, use of a poolside cabana, and snag a roughly $100 food and beverage credit. Did we mention the Spanish-inspired menu is to die for?

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If you prefer the sound of nature calling and birds singing to traditional wedding bells ringing, consider The Cedars Ranch in Wimberley Texas. Just 45 minutes southwest of Austin, this event space is just like stepping into a scene straight out of The Notebook, with its acres of oak and cedar trees, dripping with vines. 

You can share your first wedded kiss beneath the green leaves, or within the property’s indoor wedding space that boasts beautiful exposed wooden beams. But our favorite feature of The Cedars Ranch has to be its luxury eco yurt. This freestanding, in-nature retreat has everything you need for a luxurious glamping experience (there’s even a full bathtub and kitchen inside) and a uniquely romantic wedding night.

And The Cedars Ranch’s elopement package includes all of the trimmings. Couples can have their ceremony in their location of choice, get ready in a yurt bridal suite, and use the in-house furniture and bistro lighting, as well as the property’s many perks such as the cozy firepit. Oh, and you get a complimentary one-night honeymoon stay in that lavish yurt.

All of that has to cost a bundle right? Nope. This elopement package clocks in at roughly $2,900.

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Adventure, stunning landscapes, and a uniquely spiritual elopement experience awaits within the red rocks and canyons of Utah at the Red Mountain Resort. In addition to plenty of peaceful suites and villas, this luxury resort boasts wellness-focused features like exhilarating hiking, workshops that include pottery and meditation, spa services, and rejuvenating retreats.

Similar to its other hotel offerings, the elopement package at Red Mountain Resort focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. For about $500, couples can have a private ceremony with a provided officiant and receive bridal bouquet(s) and/or boutonnières.

Of course, you can go further than just the bridal basics here: There are plenty of other wedding details you can add à la carte, such as photography, a wedding cake, dinner, and even an Ayni Despacho Ceremony (a tradition of the Andes mountain region that offers prayers and thanks to nature and the universe).

For adventurous couples searching for an out-of-box, spiritual elopement experience, you’ve found it.

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Nestled in the historical French Quarter of New Orleans, you’ll find the French Quarter Wedding Chapel. Here, weddings are pretty much on-demand. It’s operational a full 24/7, allowing you to book your ceremony on the fly. 

The venue itself has all the vibes of a lush, jazz nightclub. Dripping with chandeliers, illuminated by Tiffany-style lamps, and glittering with stained glass, the brick walls of the chapel hold space for up to roughly 50 guests. If you had your heart set on saying “I do” in an outdoor location around the French Quarter though, the wedding coordinators here can make it happen.

Among the various intimate wedding package offerings (yes, there’s more than just one), is the classic elopement package that’ll allow you and your partner to laissez les bons temps rouler. It offers an hour-long ceremony in the chapel, an officiant, a photographer, florals, cake, champagne, and even a violinist. The standout here, though, is the romantic carriage ride that newlyweds can take around the French Quarter after tying the knot.

Plus, it has a budget-friendly price tag of about $1,700. Eloping has never been easier in The Big Easy.

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You may recognize this Maryland seaside venue from the 2005 film Wedding Crashers. Now, it is the perfect waterfront resort for a quintessential East Coast nuptials.

Riddle with classic American charm, the venue sits along Chesapeake Bay in St. Michaels, Maryland and boasts 25 acres of waterfront lawns and gardens. Our favorite elopement package doesn't occur on land however, but at sea. Set sail on the Inn’s 55-foot luxury Hinckley yacht The Five Star while friends and family watch from vintage pristine sailboats as you say "I do." During the ceremony, couples will literally tie the knot—a wedding tradition at the Inn—to symbolize the start of a new life together.

Of course, the venue offers options for couples who prefer to say on land throughout the big day. After, newlyweds are invited to an intimate reception at the property's new secluded venue with waterfront views, romantic lighting and a fresh sea-to-table meal.

Another bonus? Choosing to elope here means you won't have to leave for your honeymoon. Relax at the spa, kayak in the Bay or just enjoy your time inside the luxury guest suites. What's not to like?

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In New York, few experiences beat The William Vale hotel. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn the hotel recently launched "The Guestlist" package to help couples celebrate special moments—a.k.a. weddings!

Starting at $6,000, you'll stay in the venue's luxury penthouse suite, Vale Garden Residence. The two-story duplex features private outdoor patios, exquisite art and one-of-a-kind views. Invite up to 15 of your closest friends and family to witness a wedding ceremony on the top floor with the New York skyline as your backdrop. The package also includes catering from NoHo Hospitality and a two-person overnight stay.