This Couple Eloped in Their Living Room During Quarantine in Dallas, Texas

Lighthearted, but very emotional. That’s how Andy recalls his and Jess’ minimony that took place in their living room as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Jessica (Jess) Chi (31 and an attorney) and Andrew (Andy) Burkart (31 and a nurse) share a love story that is uniquely theirs—A chance meetin...

After a Drink at Their Favorite Cidery, This Couple Eloped in the Snowy Colorado Mountains

Robert "Robbie" Sittema (27 and an industrial engineer) and Brogan Sittema (28 and a human resources supervisor) eloped as snowflakes fell in Ward, Colorado near Brainard Lake. But their snowstorm-filled vow exchange wasn't the beginning of their epic wedding day—a visit to their go-to cidery was...

This Couple Rode Horses on Their Wedding Day at Cibolo Creek Ranch in Marfa, Texas

Christina and Jason escaped to the West Texas desert for an intimate wedding with loved ones. "I love the desert feel that West Texas has to offer. I did not have a specific theme or color palette in mind at first, but I wanted the colors to compliment the scenery that surrounded us," shares Chri...

A Modern, Two-day Wedding at Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, Texas

A serene hilltop setting took center stage at the wedding of Alicia Stepp (41 and a photographer) and Allan Tait (47 and a database developer). “Allan and I walked down the aisle together,” Alicia says. “We loved the idea of entering our marriage on equal footing.” Alicia wore a metallic floral l...

A Romantic and Rustic Elopement in Fort Collins, Colorado

Sarah and Devin Biekert debated between a smaller elopement or a bigger event—so they decided to do a little of both. "We managed to have a wedding that suited our (expensive) taste, for 15 people, for $5,000," Sarah says. "We kept our guest list small and prioritized from the beginning where we ...

A Simple, Modern Elopement at Mt. Echo Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Kayla Blanton and Matt Lansdale eloped on a Thursday evening with five guests and a view of the Cincinnati skyline. They got ready in separate spaces and exchanged thoughtful gifts with one another—Kayla shared a journal she'd been writing to Matt since 2012, and Matt gave her a box of mementos h...

A Romantic and Intimate South Florida Beach Wedding in Islamorada

Above all, this couple wanted the vibe of their wedding to remain relaxed and breezy. After a spontaneous engagement, “I wanted everything to be calm and stress free, like a vacation,” the bride says. The couple went to the bride’s home state of Florida in search of a cozy, comfortable venue. The...

This Couple Eloped Atop a Double-Decker Bus in Downtown Chicago

Monica and Ken welcomed loved ones on a whirlwind tour of the Windy City, complete with a sight even more spectacular than the Sears Tower: their wedding. <br>“We originally planned on a traditional wedding venue, but it didn’t feel like us,” Monica says. “The double-decker bus was an easy, fun w...

An Intimate, Urban Elopement in Cincinnati, Ohio

Angela and Brittany’s relationship has spanned Cincinnati landmarks, from Holtman’s Donuts to the Roebling Bridge. For their day, the pair planned a tribute to the Queen City in Washington Park. Angela Ianniello (a program manager) and Brittany Green (a graduate student) are Cincy residents. Ange...

A Bright Boho Elopement at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Texas

“Wedding planning was a breeze since it was just the two of us, our photographers and our pastor,” Kari Moore (26 and a recruiter) recalls of marrying her high school sweetheart, Crain Coffey (25 and an account representative) sans guests. The morning of their vows, the pair drove to their greenh...

A Casual, Moody Desert Wedding in The Valley of Fire in Overton, Nevada

When Australian couple Sarah Kerswell and PJ Sullivan eloped at The Valley of Fire in Overton, Nevada, they let the desert locale take center stage. “Baz ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was a major inspiration,” Sarah says. "I’ve always loved that movie and how it managed to bring together the landscape with ...

An Intimate Mountain Elopement at Piney River Ranch in Vail, Colorado

Intimate and modest defines Ayantu Omer (26 and a relocation coordinator) and Jake Wirtz’s (27 and a project manager) elopement among the autumn flowers. Getting married in the mountains was a “no-brainer” for the Colorado couple. After visiting Piney River Ranch in the fall, they knew they’d fou...

A Romantic Rooftop Terrace Wedding at Grace in Portland, Maine

Canada-based couple Kyla Fraser (32 and a client service representative) and Struan Smith (31 and a lawyer) headed south of the border for an intimate, fun-filled celebration with their closest family and friends. Kyla and Struan made the decision to wed in Portland, Maine, despite having only vi...

An Elegant Elopement at Park Avenue in New York City, New York

For their “I dos,” Nana Chang and Jeremy Shaw planned an intimate elopement in New York City with a handful of their closest family and friends.<br><br>The day kicked off with a stroll through Brooklyn, where the couple posed for pictures against the iconic Manhattan skyline. The pair then joined...

A Desert-Chic Elopement at the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona

Always on the lookout for their next adventure, Sarah Gobe and John Davis knew a traditional wedding just wasn’t in the cards. Instead, the pair planned an intimate elopement in the Sonoran Desert set against a serene backdrop of cacti and colorful hot air balloons.<br><br>As a surprise, Sarah ar...

A Coastal Garden Wedding at Nebo Lodge in North Haven, Maine

Hannah Greggs and Gerrit Benthem took full advantage of Maine’s natural beauty with an intimate summer wedding set along the rocky coast of North Haven Island.<br><br>The couple tapped Emily Elizabeth Events to bring their vision to life. The team didn’t disappoint, joining forces with Turner Far...

An Intimate, Rustic Elopement at Fadó Irish Pub in Denver, Colorado

Courtney Convry (25 and a registered nurse) and Taeo Hong’s (29 and a Comcast technician) intimate mountaintop wedding in Boulder was followed by a reception at an Irish pub in downtown Denver.<br><br>Pulling the wedding together in just three months, the couple incorporated both breathtaking vie...

A Glam Big-City Elopement at the Breslin in New York, New York

Cali O’Rourke (28 and an HR consultant and a wedding calligrapher) and John Wu (29 and a managing consultant) planned an intimate City Hall affair for their summer wedding in New York City. “We live in Chicago, my family lives in Michigan, and his family lives in Florida. Once we started doing re...

A Romantic Desert Wedding at Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada

Eliza Rose (31 and the chief of staff of the Host Committee for the 2016 Democratic National Convention) met Chet Harhut (39 and the owner of a commercial landscaping company) in a tiny conference room on Friday the 13th after working with him remotely on a project. “I still remember the first ti...

An Ultra-Chic Garden-Inspired Elopement at McCrady's in Charleston, South Carolina

With only a 12-week engagement, Juliette Winter (an editor) and Travis Rudowski (owns a plumbing business) didn’t have time to plan a giant wedding, so they started thinking about their dream ceremony spot where they could elope. Travis immediately remembered the picturesque city of Charleston, S...

A Mountaintop Elopement at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska

After a nine-year engagement and the birth of their daughter, Tricia Berman (a real estate agent) and Tom Arehart (a real estate agent) eloped on top of a mountain after pulling together outfits, guests, a venue and wedding cake in just four days. When the couple were hanging out with Tricia's fa...

A Romantic Fall Wedding at Pratt Place Inn and Barn in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Anthony Meloy’s (38 and a physician) proposal to Layne (27 and a labor and delivery nurse) was—in her words—“perfectly imperfect.” The easy hike they planned to take with Layne’s young son turned out to be much more of a challenge. After powering through the tough spots, they were rewarded with a...

A Winter Forest Elopement at Woodlake Country Club in Vass, North Carolina

High school sweethearts Candice Jenkins (31 and a bridal boutique owner) and Bradley Richardson (30 and a sales rep) were planning a big wedding at a North Carolina caste, but then they decided to elope instead, forgoing the cost and stress of a traditional wedding. A chic palette of black, white...