Eloping in the USA | Alternatives & Guidance
If you’re here, you were probably looking into eloping somewhere in the USA.
It makes sense. The landscapes are some of the most well-known in the world, and for years, they’ve been at the center of modern elopement culture.
I used to offer fully planned elopements across these locations. Today, I’ve chosen to no longer operate in the US.
This page is here to guide you. Not just away from something, but toward places that offer the same sense of scale, freedom, and meaning you were looking for in the first place.
A quick note before you start planning
I no longer offer elopements in the United States.
This decision comes down to one thing: I only work in places where I can fully control the experience, from logistics to safety to on-the-ground flow.
Right now, the US doesn’t allow me to do that at the level I expect for my couples.
If that changes, I’ll reopen these destinations.
Until then, I’ll help you find somewhere that gives you the same feeling, without the friction.
If you were dreaming of a USA elopement, here’s what you might have been looking for
Yosemite
Yosemite draws couples in with its scale. Granite cliffs, waterfalls, and vast open valleys that feel both powerful and grounding at the same time. It’s the kind of place where everything slows down, even when the landscape feels immense.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
Alaska
Alaska is about raw, untouched wilderness. Glaciers, dramatic coastlines, wildlife, and a sense of complete remoteness. It’s less about a specific location and more about stepping into something wild and unpredictable.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
Florida
Florida elopements are often about warmth, softness, and simplicity. Beaches, golden sunsets, palm trees, and an atmosphere that feels relaxed and easy, without needing to go far off the grid.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
Bali, Thailand, Mauritius, Seychelles, French Polynesia, Costa Rica
Montana
Montana offers wide open spaces, mountain ranges, and a quiet kind of solitude. It’s less dramatic than some locations, but deeply peaceful. A place where you can breathe and feel completely removed from everything else.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
Oregon
Oregon is known for its moody coastline, rugged cliffs, forests, and constantly shifting weather. It’s atmospheric, textured, and perfect for couples drawn to something a little more introspective.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
California
California offers contrast. Coastal cliffs, deserts, mountains, forests, all within reach. It attracts couples who want variety and flexibility, without giving up on strong, cinematic landscapes.
You’ll find similar landscapes in:
Italy, Spain, Greece, South of France, Madeira, South Africa
What working with me actually looks like
This isn’t just about choosing a place and showing up.
I guide you through the entire process, from the first idea to the final moment, so you don’t have to hold the logistics, the timeline, or the pressure of “getting it right.”
I help you find a location that fits you, not just visually, but emotionally. I design the flow of your days so everything feels natural and unforced. I handle the planning, coordinate the details, and stay present with you on the ground so you’re never left figuring things out alone.
On the day itself, there’s nothing to manage. No expectations to perform. No rigid schedule to follow.
Just a clear structure in the background, and the space to experience it fully.
And throughout it all, I document what’s actually happening. Not staged, not forced, but the real moments as they unfold, in places that already feel like something.
Simple. Held. Fully taken care of.
Not sure where to elope instead?
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Most couples don’t come to me with a clear destination. They come with a feeling. A sense of what they want their day to be like, even if they don’t yet know where that place exists.
That’s where I come in.
I’ll help you translate that feeling into a location that actually fits you. Not just somewhere that looks beautiful, but somewhere that feels right, flows easily, and allows you to be fully present without overthinking every step.
If you’re open to exploring what that could look like, reach out.
I’ll help you find a place that feels like you, not just a place that looks good on paper.
Previously available USA elopement locations
These are some of the destinations I previously offered and created elopements in:
If you were originally looking for one of these locations, you’re in the right place. The sections above will help you find destinations that offer a similar atmosphere, without the current limitations.
