28 of the Most Inspirational Elopements for 2018

From snow-capped mountaintops to remote desert cliffs, let these 28 stunning and heartwarming elopements inpire your elopement daydreams this year.
Location: Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon
Why we love it: Antelope Canyon is a bucket list destination on it's own and being able to say your vows here as well? The ultimate icing on the cake.
Bali
Why we love it: The jungle mist adds to ambience of the adventurous day.
Desert Fire
Inside tip: Always check with the national park service about lighting campfires and be sure to fully extinguish yours!
Icebergs
Why we love it: Privately saying your vows in a breathtaking location before the big wedding is the perfect way to start your life together.
Dolomites
Inside tip: Bring multiple pairs of shoes for trekking and photo-taking.
Salt Flats
Why we love it: Braving the winter air for moments like this add to the excitement of eloping! For adventurous couples, the more daring, the better.
Aspen
Why we love it: Let the changing leaves be your only decor as nature's most dramatic backdrop yet.
Yosemite
Why we love it: Taking your love to new heights (literally and figuratively), is a grand romantic gesture we'll never get over.
Venice
Why we love it: City surroundings are just as romantic as nature when you go with it, forgetting the hustle and bustle around you.
Olympic National Park
Why we love it: Being surrouned by lush growth and life is the perfect metaphor for the new journey you are starting.
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Why we love it: If your're going to decorate, take inspiration from the location to have a seamless, natural day.
Hawaii Hike
Why we love it: Finding a private location suiting your vows is possible, even on a tourist filled island like Kauai.
Vietnam
Inside tip: Outfit changes are encouraged! Follow this bride's footsteps and bring several outfits.
Kenya
Why we love it: Bringing another culture's traditions into your new life is meaningful and sets the tone as you start your own traditions as a married couple.
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Scotland
Why we love it: The simplest of ideas can turn into the ultimate roadtrip story.
Waterfall
Why we love it: This is all about contrast! The dark vs. light of this image perfectly symbolizes the moment you say your vows and become a married couple.
Rocky Mountains
Why we love it: Waking up before sunrise to have that soft morning glow illuminate your vows is well worth it.
Greenhouse
Why we love it: Elopements are intimate and personal so why not make your images reflect that? Keeping them for your eyes only is refreshingly romantic.
Wanaka Mountain Top
Why we love it: These ladies knew they needed a location as big as their love and this mountaintop does it perfect justice.
Paris
Why we love it: Choosing a photographer you are comfortable with (and maybe even friends!) allows you two to be yourselves to enjoy the day and get beautifully real images.
Fiordland
Why we love it: This thoughtful vow renewal proves marriage only gets better with time! This couples 10 year anniversary was the adventure of a lifetime.
Mount Cook
Why we love it: Adventure is better! Why not turn your first moments as a married couple into an exciting adventure?
Poland
Why we love it: Popular destinations like Yosemite or Horseshoe Bend may get a lot of love, but lesser known spots (like this) can be just as beautiful!
Volcanic Crater
Why we love it: Choosing to have your wedding day reflect your relationship is the definition of romance, no?
Surprise Elopement
Why we love it: This bride got down on one knee to propose to her groom, wedding dress on and all. They wed on the spot proving, when you know, you know.
Swiss Alps
Why we love it: This couple reminds us of the importance and meaning behind eloping – forget the "stuff" a wedding should have and just focus on one another.
Spanish Island
Why we love it: When the city is completely quiet, the photo opportunities are like none other. Patience for the right moment is everything!
Iceland
Why we love it: Any location in Iceland is sure to be magical, but this rugged strech of coastline adds to the raw emotions of the day.
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