The Best Places To Elope: 70+ of the Best Places in the World for Introverts
Welcome to this list of the best places to elope. I know choosing to elope far away from home can be a tough decision. Therefore, to begin with, congratulations for being pretty awesome!
As introverts, choosing the right place to elope can be very difficult. There are many options, some are not the right fit and there is nowhere to really find information about travelling as an introvert! But don’t worry. I’ve got your back.
The world is huge and there are many beautiful places. From deserts to mountain peaks and beautiful beaches, there is something for everyone on this amazing earth! Choosing can sometimes be overwhelming. This is why I compiled a comprehensive list of the most beautiful, amazing, epic and adventurous places to elope in the world, FOR INTROVERTS.
Let’s dive in!
The Most Beautiful Cities To Elope As Introverts
I know that when we think about adventure elopements, the word “city” doesn’t really come to mind. However, there are many adventures in beautiful cities all over the world. Since culture can be unique in different locations on earth, why not start with the cultural hubs you will encounter when travelling? Plus some cities truly are part of the best places to elope. Here are my top picks of beautiful cities to elope in (in no particular order):
1) Paris (France)
Considered to be the most romantic city on earth, Paris has some very beautiful sights to see and experience, even as introverts. Exchange your vows in the balcony of your suite overlooking the Seine and the Eiffel Tower and go celebrate with a delicious meal in a Michelin starred restaurant.
2) Venice (Italy)
Venice is known worldwide for its beautiful canals that go around the city. The food and the wines are also delicious. Consider visiting little Murano island for a tour of some of the most beautiful glass factories and consider exchanging your vows in the intimacy of your luxurious room overlooking the canals at sunset.
3) Bruges (Belgium)
With its beautiful little narrow streets and its colored homes, Bruges is usually overlooked by couples. However, this city boasts interesting culture, delicious food and many attractions. There are plenty of places to explore at your own pace. Consider exchanging your vows overlooking the canals and the Hôpital Saint Jean, then celebrate with a delicious meal.
4) Carmel-by-the-Sea (California, USA)
Like a little deja-vu spirit of an old European town, Carmel-by-the-Sea has it all: beautiful little streets with old houses, the beach and a magnificent view with rocks and cliffs. Consider exchanging your vows in one little secluded location by the sea at sunset and end your day with a delicious meal in one of the renowned restaurants.
5) Rome (Italy)
The capital of Italy has more to see than you can imagine. Theater of the most iconic moments of the Roman Empire, Rome boasts ruins from the Empire, as well as beautiful medieval churches and houses (and also more recent ones). Consider exchanging your vows on the balcony of your suite and enjoy a delicious Italian meal afterwards!
6) Florence (Italy)
The famous Duomo with the magnificent paintings is in the Cathedral of Firenze. This city is popular with tourists but you can easily go off the beaten paths and avoid the hordes of tourists, if you want to. Once again, choosing a beautiful hotel with a private balcony is the best option to enjoy a view, while exchanging your vows!
7) Las Vegas (Nevada, USA)
Las Vegas is in the list because it is a great city, even for introverts. As an introvert myself, I really enjoyed being in my own little bubble and watching the life go by me as I walked the crazy streets. The shows are also great Consider exchanging your vows a little outside the city, in the desert at sunset and indulge a meal at Le Cirque in the Bellagio Hotel!
8) New Orleans (Louisiana, USA)
Once again, this isn’t the quietest place on earth, especially during carnival season. However, just like Las Vegas, wandering the streets of this absolutely stunning city is truly is a pleasure for the eyes. Consider exchanging your vows in your hotel (you can rent out some hotels in the city) or in the beautiful Audubon Park, and indulge in a restaurant overlooking the Mississippi.
9) New York City (USA)
This is one of the biggest and liveliest cities on earth. Big cities are perfect, if you want to feel invisible. It is the best way to explore a city freely without feeling overwhelmed. In general, if you are sensitive to noise, you should avoid big cities. However, New York City has an amazing vibe. Try some noise-cancelling headphones and plan for many little bubbles of quiet time during the day. Consider exchanging your vows on a rooftop at night!
10) Chicago (Michigan, USA)
This city is very lively. However, it offers many quiet places to recharge. Enjoy some of its parks and consider exchanging your vows at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool for a secluded feeling. End the day with a delicious meal!
11) Savannah (Georgia, USA)
This might be one of the most romantic cities I have ever been to. Lose yourself in the winding streets filled with flowers and moss-hanging trees. Enjoy some of the coziest vibes you’ll ever feel from a city. Consider exchanging your vows in your hotel or in a park for a plantation feeling.
12) Udaipur, Rajasthan (India)
In general, India is truly a life-changing destination. Udaipur falls into this category. This city boasts life and colors. You will soon find yourself lost in a nearby market, walking down some beautiful street or meeting a local elephant.
13) Kyoto (Japan)
When we think about Japan, we generally think of Tokyo. However, Kyoto is as eclectic, life-boosting and exotic as the capital, without the tourists. Explore this beautiful city and all the specialties that Japan has to offer. Consider exchanging your vows in nature outside the city (or in one of its many secluded parks) since train rides are very common in Japan. Finish the day with a delicious local meal in a restaurant.
14) Quebec City (Canada)
Located in Canada, Quebec City has a little European town vibe. It is great to wander through its streets. Discover how the European heritage has left its mark throughout the city. Consider exchanging your vows overlooking the Saint Lawrence River. Indulge in some Poutine afterwards (Ashton’s are the best!).
When the Mountains Are Calling
Mountains can be epic, when it comes to elopements, since you can decide to hike a few miles (or sometimes even not that far) and be on a mountaintop with a magnificent view. You will be all alone to exchange your vows and live something truly magical. Here is my selection when it comes to the best places to elope, mountains edition (in no particular order).
1) Patagonia (Chile and Argentina)
To be honest, Patagonia is maybe the most adventurous and beautiful place on earth. On the plus side, it is still not a very popular tourist destination. Therefore, it is a great place for introverts. You can hike up one of the mountains to exchange your vows and feel like you’re on top of the world.
2) Atlas Mountains (Morocco)
Dry and silent, the Atlas Mountains are a one-of-a-kind view for travelers. You can try to rent a riad in one of the mountain’s little oases, and wander at sunset to exchange your vows with a view.
3) Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are breathtaking. These islands offer both beautiful and peaceful beaches, and roaring mountain ranges dropping dramatically into the ocean. You can have the best of both worlds: exchanging your vows on a beach overlooking the mountains or exchanging your vows on a mountain peak overlooking the ocean.vows on a mountain peak overlooking the ocean.
4) Picos de Europa (Spain)
This small mountain range is very dramatic and stunning to visit. The grey rocks seem to truly have pierced the surface of earth to get to the sky. You can exchange your vows in the garden of a beautiful Airbnb, overlooking the mountains.
5) Peru
Well known for its ancient ruins (like the Cuzco UNESCO site), Peru has a lot to offer when it comes to mountains. You can exchange your vows on top of a peak after a beautiful hike and overlook some ancient and less-known ruins!
6) Dolomites (Italy)
Dolomites are just like Picos de Europa: huge needles scraping the sky, in what seems to be an inaccessible landscape. However, there are many hikes and beautiful places to exchange your vows in a quiet, tranquil place.
7) Alps (France, Switzerland and Italy)
The Alps are widely known for Mont Blanc. However, this mountain range is huge. They range from France to Italy and Switzerland. You can easily find a remote place to exchange your vows in a secluded, peaceful manner, while enjoying a true natural masterpiece!
8) Scotland
The mountains in Scotland are not as high as some others in this article. However, they still are worth a visit. Scotland in general is a very beautiful place with warm and welcoming people. You will be sure to find a very quiet place if you go off the beaten paths of Loch Lomond, Loch Ness and Skye Island. The Highlands truly offer some amazing sights. I have found myself more alone than ever in my life, when I visited Scotland.
9) Lake District (UK)
Like a little Scotland, Lake District offers some beautiful and enchanted views. Like the name suggests, Lake District is full of lakes. It is not the most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom, especially during the cooler months (try going in March-May to avoid the crowds). You can find your place overlooking a beautiful landscape to exchange your vows!
10) New Zealand
New Zealand is a very mountainous country. It offers some of the most beautiful panoramas on Earth. You can exchange your vows on almost any mountain and enjoy a delicious meal afterwards. It is also the land of Lord of the Rings, if that helps you to decide.
11) Alberta (Canada)
Alberta is known for its lakes and mountains, especially in Banff National Park. It boasts many out-of-this-world blue lakes and astonishing mountains. Find your place to exchange your vows. It can be as easy as the garden of your Airbnb, if you choose it wisely!the garden of your airbnb if you choose it wisely!
12) Alaska (USA)
What I love about Alaska is that it’s filled with diverse fauna and flora. You can observe wild orcas, hike on top of a mountain, enjoy a ski holiday, and exchange your vows in a beautiful, deep forest, all at the same time!
13) Colorado (USA)
The Rocky Mountains in Colorado are very diverse and offers different types of landscapes, from deep woods to bald peaks overlooking the nearby valleys. You can hike 12 miles to get to a certain point, or simply stop by the side of the road and still enjoy a beautiful view to exchange your vows.
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Most Beautiful Forests To Elope for Introverts
Elopements in the woods or deep forests can be mystical, intimate and tender. Being one with nature and letting the trees be the witnesses of your love is truly magical. The earth provides the perfect forests for your vows exchange, and these are definitely part of the best places to elope:
1) Japan
I guess you didn’t expect it but hear me out. Japan IS a very busy country, with many people living on a pretty, tiny island. However, Japan also has some of the less known places and islands on earth. For example, the Hokkaido region is widely overlooked. However, it boasts with beautiful forests and amazing views (and bears, be careful).
2) Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for many things, especially its natural beauty, especially the forests. You can find a peaceful lodge or a retreat center in the middle of the woods and enjoy some beautiful hikes to exchange your vows surrounded by ancient trees.
3) Quebec (Canada)
The forests of Quebec are both wild and beautiful. The Parc National de la Jacques Cartier in the autumn has some of the most beautiful, red trees you will ever see. You can exchange your vows surrounded by them, with the sound of a nearby waterfall.
4) Thailand
Thailand is widely known for its pristine (and popular) beaches. However, there is much more to see in this country. There are many amazing lodges and hotels nested in the lush forests. You can definitely find one that is even dedicated to introverts, or yoga retreats.
5) Finland
During the winter, Finland is a very majestic country (it is nice during summer, but the snow truly makes it special). You can have a dog sled ride to get to your elopement site and exchange your vows in the beautiful morning fog and sunrise in the middle of ancient, snow-covered trees. At night, you can also exchange your vows under the Northern Lights. Talk about something truly special!
6) Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is a French island in the Caribbean. It offers stunning locations for elopements. Beautiful mountains, deep forests with huge waterfalls you can swim in and tropical beaches. Guadeloupe has it all. It even has dramatic cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Exchanging your vows in a deep forest will not be a problem there.
7) Black Forest (Germany)
With some of the most beautiful castles you will find in the country, Bavaria and the Black Forest are stunning pieces of art. Enjoy the German culture at its best, while enjoying the food and beer. Exchange your vows in a secluded and peaceful spot that will feel like a romantic painting from the 17th century.
8) New Caledonia
Just like any other tropical location, New Caledonia has some lush, green and beautiful forests. You can go back in time to the Jurassic era with the ancient trees species you will find there. Some of them date back to the time of the dinosaurs. It is easy to find a peaceful and secluded spot to exchange your vows surrounded by nature.
9) Indonesia
Centennial trees are common in Indonesia. The selva is one natural masterpiece you will truly enjoy, if you like trees. Exchange your vows in the morning fog and feel one with your surroundings like never before.
10) Colorado (USA)
The humid pine forests of Colorado have mountain backgrounds. You can hike several miles without encountering a single person and enjoy a peaceful camping trip in the forests there. Try to find the oldest tree around and exchange your vows with a centennial witness at your side.
11) Michigan (USA)
I love Michigan’s forests because they change every season you visit them. However, just like Quebec, they are most beautiful at the end of autumn, when they show their most amazing colors. Find your spot to exchange your vows in this vivid painting and don’t forget to take pictures.
12) Redwood National Park (California, USA)
Less visited than Sequoia National Park, Redwood National Park in California is a mystic and mysterious place to visit. The trees are huge and very beautiful. They make great witnesses, when you exchange your vows.
Most Beautiful Beaches To Elope for Introverts
If you’re dreaming of a wedding on the beach, then this little list is for you. I know some beaches can be other than tropical, so this list features beaches from all over the world, regardless of the weather of the country. I just hand-picked them for their beauty.
1) Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a very diverse country, and one of the best for introverts. Culture, forests, mountains and beaches are all wonderful. You will find beautiful secluded beaches there to exchange your vows.
2) Florida Keys (USA)
If you like the color blue, then you should definitely consider eloping to the Florida Keys. The views are amazing anywhere you look. It has some of the most beautiful sandy beaches you can find to exchange your vows.
3) New Brunswick (Canada)
Have you ever heard of the Fundy National Park? It is located in New Brunswick, Canada. This park has some beautiful rock formations sticking out of the water. You can also find sandy beaches on the whole coast of the province.
4) Brittany (France)
With its quaint little countryside situated in the northwest part of France, Brittany is the land of a thousand lighthouses. You can definitely go there at any season and exchange your vows on the beach, then go to a local restaurant and celebrate with a delicious meal of crêpes.
5) Normandy (France)
Located in the northern part of France, Normandy is another region with a beautiful countryside and beautiful beaches. This is where the WWII debarkment took place. You will find some historic remnants on the beaches there. There are sandy beaches for as the eye can see. Some of them are even 10 km long.
6) Scotland
I love Scotland, especially because it’s a land filled with surprises. For instance, I never thought I would see some of the most beautiful beaches that I have seen in my entire life, with snowy peaks nearby. The Hebrides, the Shetlands and the whole northern coast has some beautiful, sandy, secluded beaches you can definitely use to exchange your vows.
7) Ireland
I swear that the west coast of Ireland is made of fairy dreams. Picture huge mountains falling abuptly into the ocean, leaving little sandy beaches behind with quaint fisherman’s villages. I cannot recommend Ireland enough as a place to exchange your vows.
8) Faroe Islands
Another beautiful place is the Faroe Islands in Denmark. They are unfortunately known for their dolphin massacres every year (the grinds). However, these islands still have absolutely amazing landscapes to enjoy and secluded beaches to discover. It is a true adventurer’s paradise.
9) Iceland
Iceland is another beautiful northern country filled with many amazing and surprisingly beautiful landscapes. It has some of the world’s most beautiful black sand beaches! Talk about a very special place to exchange your vows!
10) Lofoten Islands
The Lofoten Islands in Norway are small but very quaint. You will find the little town of Reine, which showcases little red houses all over the bay. It is surrounded by mountains and enveloped in a soft northern light most days of the year. Exchange your vows on the top of the nearby mountains overlooking the ocean and feel the sound of silence.
11) Vietnam
Back to the tropics with Vietnan and its beautiful, sandy beaches. Vietnam still does not get many tourists. It has many beautiful places for you to explore. One of the perks of Vietnam is that you can have a several days experience that mixes adventure, culture and peaceful wanderlust.
12) Fiji
Fiji is another amazing place with few to no tourists. However, it has an amazing and jaw-dropping landscape. If you’d like to exchange your vows on the beach, you will be able to find thousands of beautiful sandy beaches there.
13) Greece
Greece is great because you can mix cultural heritage, discovering the backcountry, eating delicious Greek food and having some quiet time on the beach. Exchange your vows at sunset overlooking one of the many quaint villages that you will find there.
14) Corsica (France)
This is another example of culture VS nature. Corsica is truly a land of cultural heritage, craftmanship and farmers. Sometimes, you will feel like you went back in time, while visiting the little villages lost in the mountains. However, you will also find secluded, hard-to-reach beaches perfect to exchange your vows with a view.
15) Australia
Australia is ideal for a beach elopement with its vast coastline featuring diverse, stunning beaches from the iconic Whitsunday Islands to the dramatic cliffs of the Great Ocean Road. The warm climate and laid-back culture provide a perfect backdrop for a relaxed beach ceremony, complemented by unique opportunities like underwater photoshoots at the Great Barrier Reef, ensuring a memorable and scenic start to married life.
16) French Polynesia
French Polynesia is famous for its beaches. However, after you have visited these islands, you will come back with many more memories than just its beautiful sandy beaches. You can choose to exchange your vows at sunset on a private beach, and you can then taste the delicious Polynesia food and also trek around in the mountains.
17) Thailand
It was difficult to not include Thailand in this list. This is because many tourists visit the country every year. Although finding a secluded beach might be a challenge, some private lodges/accomodations have their own private beaches they can rent for elopements. This is a great option, if this country is on your bucket list.
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Most Beautiful Tropical Places To Elope for Introverts
Tropical places to elope are also great because…well you will never be cold, talk about the best place to elope! For some people, this sounds like hell. However, for others, the cold can quickly become an enemy. This is why I created this little list of paradises, where organizing a tropical elopement will be a breeze.
1) Louisiana (USA)
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you have experienced a very hot and humid climate. This is what I love about Louisiana. There is also the amazing ambiance that you will find in NOLA. The bayous are wild and beautiful, especially when the sun rises in the early morning. You can exchange your vows by the Mississippi River at sunrise or sunset.
2) Sahara (Morocco)
With sand dunes as far as the eye can see, the Sahara has been a dream come true for hot climate amateurs, and travelers at heart. However, the night is not the same. It can be freezing cold as soon as the sun sets. Therefore, don’t forget to plan ahead and rent a luxurious riad or glamping in the desert with heat (plus a delicious local meal, of course). You can exchange your vows on top of a dune, after a camel ride to a remote location (with a local guide) and come back afterwards.
3) Hawaii
I didn’t know where to include Hawaii because this island has it all (really): mountains, beaches, forests, tropical climate and to be honest, I consider it one of the wildest elopement locations there is. Even if Hawaii is easily accessible by a commercial airline, once you’re there, the adventure is just beginning. You can hike as long as your heart desires, and experience some very amazing and wild things, like volcanoes. The choice is yours, when it comes to choosing your elopement location.
4) Samoa Islands
The Samoa Islands are one of these well-hidden gems that are often overlooked by travel agencies. Therefore, they have fewer tourists than their neighbors, Fiji and French Polynesia. However, the Samoa Islands are also amazingly beautiful. You can find a luxurious lodge and exchange your vows at sunset on the beach or on top of one of a little volcanic mountain.
5) Azores
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, you will find the Azores archipelago. It offers many possibilities, when it comes to exchanging your vows in a beautiful, amazing place. On top of a mountain? You bet. Overlooking the ocean? Yes. In a forest? Why not.
6) Philippines / Indonesia / Malaysia
Like an adventurer’s heaven, these three countries are waiting to be discovered. You will not only find incredibly warm weather there, but also amazing landscapes with little islands scattered in lagoons of teal waters, amazing scuba diving possibilities and hikes that you can only dream of.
Most Adventurous and Off-the-Beaten-Path Places To Elope for Introverts
Sometimes, the less-travelled path is the best place to elope. I know some secret, amazing places in different countries that will make your adventurer’s heart sing. Whether they offer beautiful mountains to climb to your heart’s content, wild and untouched places where you will be all alone, or beautiful scenery just for you, these countries have all you can dream of and more.
1) Antarctica
Let’s go to the other side of the world and discover why Antarctica is actually one of the best places for you to elope. It is very hard to get there. However, once you are there, you just have to enjoy the view so many people on earth had the chance to enjoy.
2) Aleutian Islands (Alaska, USA)
Have you even seen these little islands that stretch from Alaska all the way to Russia? They are the Aleutian Islands. I didn’t think anyone was living there, until recently. Even though it is very sparsely settled, you can still find one hotel and enjoy wilderness discoveries in the snow.
3) Norway
Norway is way more populated than the previous options. However, you still can find very remote locations to exchange your vows. If you go to the northern part of the country for example, you will surely feel alone. The southern parts of Norway are also very beautiful, especially the fjords. They have some of the best views in the entire world.
4) Easter Island
Although it is hard to get there, Easter Island is very mysterious and needs to be discovered. You can exchange your vows at sunset right by the idols.
5) Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
What I love about Newfoundland and Labrador is that there are very few people living there. It has amazing natural beauty. You will have like a Scottish-Alaskan-Icelandic-Norwegian feeling wherever you go. Finding a remote place to exchange your vows while enjoying an amazing landscape will be very easy.
6) Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands are surprisingly accessible, even though they are remotely located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina. You will find many birds and amazing looking beaches to exchange your vows (but don’t think about dipping your toes in the freezing water!).
7) Galapagos Islands
We will change the climate, while we talk about the Galapagos Islands. These mysterious islands hide some of the most beautiful endemic species you will find in the world. You will find many places to exchange your vows, while you are in the middle of natural beauty.
8) Greenland
Everything about Greenland is amazing. As soon as you set foot on the world’s largest island, you will have the urge to never go home. You will discover what the word “wild” means, as you discover scattered fisherman’s houses with an iceberg in the background, as you will walk into the wilderness. Try exchanging your vows under the Northern Lights.
This destination list is based on my own bucket list and places I have already traveled to and loved as an introvert, and think are the best places to elope. I wouldn’t mind going back to in order to elope. Don’t forget the best destination is always based on what YOU love as a couple!
How To Plan an Elopement With Zephyr & Luna
I. Schedule a non-sales call
Everyone truly hates sales calls (me included) so I refuse to fo them. We simply chat about what your dream day and travel plans look like to see if we’re a match!
II. Book your date
We find the perfect date together and you’re officially booked!
III. I’ll plan your dream elopement
From itinerary planning to vendor suggestions all the way to helping you with permits, I plan everything.
IV. Live your adventure
You live a peaceful, meaningful wedding day on an itinerary that’s custom created just for you.
V. Relive this day forever
I deliver your pictures and your choice of album from my collection, to remember this adventure, and share it for years to come.
Let’s plan your peaceful elopement!
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