The 25 Best Places to Elope for Jaw-Dropping Photos

First up, Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona. Known for its insanely gorgeous view of the water framed by the canyon walls, Antelope Canyon is also nearby and set on Navajo land (about a 20-30 minute drive). Known for the ‘slot canyon,’ visitors can walk through the giant slabs of rock and take some seriously cool photographs! We’ve been to both and highly recommend checking each out…quite impressive and easy additions to our list of the best places to elope!

Just one look at these misty, sun-kissed photos in Ibiza and you’ll fall in love with this setting. Whether you choose to tie the knot in Old Town or out on the shores, you’ll have a magical and exotic celebration.

A velvet quilt of verdant moors, jagged + rocky mountains, glistening lochs, and colossal sea cliffs—this is the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It’s known for being a mystical + magical place, and as the land of fairy folklore!

These two were determined to keep mindfulness at the center of their Fiji elopement; being present in the moment + grateful for the same. When we think of Fiji, images of turquoise waters and sandy beaches come to mind. However, that’s not all there is to these gorgeous lands!

Are you inspired by the Southwest? Do you love the desert? What about easy California vibes? Joshua Tree is one of the best places to elope for desert lovers! Get all the starry nights, local plant life, and dreamy sunsets.

If you love the mountains, adventurous hikes, and insane views, Yosemite National Park in California may be for you! Nothing beats the incredible sights + photographs across the legendary park….

Why not head out to the desert and take some rad photos on a dry lake bed with your beloved?

Overlooking the downtown Los Angeles skyline from the city’s own park oasis…how dreamy is this?!

Surrounded by deep history and filled with a spirit of adventure—can you imagine saying your vows in front of ancient ruins in the desert?

Love in the time of COVID…these two changed plans three times before landing on a beautiful Utah elopement just steps from their peaceful resort. And it was perfection.

Sandy dunes and inspiration everywhere you look — Morocco is the place to be!

The Secret Paths. The Historic Architecture. The Romance.

They said their vows in the majestic Dolomites in northeastern Italy, and in case that doesn’t sound enchanting enough—they were surrounded by clouds of flowers, had a picnic on a mountain top, and then spent the evening down by the lake.

If you think an adventurous secret elopement complete with a helicopter ride to say your vows on a glacier sounds utterly amazing—you’d be right.

Imagine heading deep into these carved-out crevices to say your vows! Magical, to say the least.

It’s hard to imagine an elopement more classically romantic than surrounded by lush forest and age-old trees. Forever on our list of one of the best places to elope, any iteration of ‘the woods’ is sure to be magical.

From Adventure Instead, “I met Holly & Zach before sunrise at Delicate Arch trailhead and I was blown away when I saw them dressed in all black. The contrast was incredible as I photographed Holly in her black dress and veil blowing through the wind next to Zach’s black suit in front of the picture-perfect arches. We started hiking just before the sun came up and headed straight under the arch where they said their vows and exchanged rings—it was so beautiful and perfect!

After their ceremony, we explored the red-orange rock formations that towered all around us. They climbed on top of the rocks, ran around in the sand, and popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate their new marriage.” Sounds pretty perfect to us!

As if this scene isn’t convincing enough, a December elopement in the Lofoten Islands means you might just catch a glimpse of the northern lights!

If you’ve always dreamed of your wedding day as a real-life fairy tale, look no further than Burg Eltz, a medieval castle in Germany with classic Bavarian charm.

Known for its dramatic views of white gypsum sand dunes, when you first come to White Sands, it can feel very surreal. The brilliant landscape is one of the best places to elope for adventurers!

Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada is unlike any other place in the world. With glistening turquoise waters framed by snow-capped mountains and lush Evergreens, it’s definitely one of the best places to elope in North America!

Can you imagine saying “I do” surrounded by rugged, coastal cliffs? The Faroe Islands are a group of 18 volcanic islands tucked between Iceland and Norway. Grab your hiking boots for this one and get ready for the most amazing waterfalls, lakes, and sea views.

Can you imagine eloping in a place that’s known for its postcard-worthy views? And with its proximity to so many other places, can you say island hopping?

Iceland’s green + rocky cliffs that overlook the ocean make for one stunning location! Complete with waterfalls, black sand beaches, and intriguing remnants of an old plane crash—Iceland is definitely for the adventurous duo and more than worthy of being listed on the best places to elope!

How about at a waterfall? Your day will surely be memorable if you put on a pair of boots and hike up your dress as you climb down the path to the falls!

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The 25 Best Places to Elope for Jaw-Dropping Photos

Horseshoe Bend + Antelope Canyon

Just one look at these misty, sun-kissed photos in Ibiza and you’ll fall in love with this setting. Whether you choose to tie the knot in Old Town or out on the shores, you’ll have a magical and exotic celebration.

The Island of Ibiza

A velvet quilt of verdant moors, jagged + rocky mountains, glistening lochs, and colossal sea cliffs—this is the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It’s known for being a mystical + magical place, and as the land of fairy folklore!

Isle of Skye, Scotland

These two were determined to keep mindfulness at the center of their Fiji elopement; being present in the moment + grateful for the same. When we think of Fiji, images of turquoise waters and sandy beaches come to mind. However, that’s not all there is to these gorgeous lands!

The Fijian Highlands

Are you inspired by the Southwest? Do you love the desert? What about easy California vibes? Joshua Tree is one of the best places to elope for desert lovers! Get all the starry nights, local plant life, and dreamy sunsets.

Joshua Tree’s Desertscape

If you love the mountains, adventurous hikes, and insane views, Yosemite National Park in California may be for you! Nothing beats the incredible sights + photographs across the legendary park….

Yosemite National Park

Why not head out to the desert and take some rad photos on a dry lake bed with your beloved?

Nevada Desert

Overlooking the downtown Los Angeles skyline from the city’s own park oasis…how dreamy is this?!

Los Angeles — With the Dreamy Skyline in the Background

Surrounded by deep history and filled with a spirit of adventure—can you imagine saying your vows in front of ancient ruins in the desert?

Petra Treasury

Love in the time of COVID…these two changed plans three times before landing on a beautiful Utah elopement just steps from their peaceful resort. And it was perfection.

Utah Desert Canyons

Sandy dunes and inspiration everywhere you look — Morocco is the place to be!

The Moroccan Desert

The Secret Paths. The Historic Architecture. The Romance.

In the Gardens of Barcelona

They said their vows in the majestic Dolomites in northeastern Italy, and in case that doesn’t sound enchanting enough—they were surrounded by clouds of flowers, had a picnic on a mountain top, and then spent the evening down by the lake.

The Dolomites

If you think an adventurous secret elopement complete with a helicopter ride to say your vows on a glacier sounds utterly amazing—you’d be right.

A Glacier on Ipsoot Mountain

Imagine heading deep into these carved-out crevices to say your vows! Magical, to say the least.

Death Valley National Park

It’s hard to imagine an elopement more classically romantic than surrounded by lush forest and age-old trees. Forever on our list of one of the best places to elope, any iteration of ‘the woods’ is sure to be magical.

The Redwoods

Arches National Park in Moab, Utah

After their ceremony, we explored the red-orange rock formations that towered all around us. They climbed on top of the rocks, ran around in the sand, and popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate their new marriage.” Sounds pretty perfect to us!

Arches National Park in Moab, Utah

As if this scene isn’t convincing enough, a December elopement in the Lofoten Islands means you might just catch a glimpse of the northern lights!

Wintry Norway

If you’ve always dreamed of your wedding day as a real-life fairy tale, look no further than Burg Eltz, a medieval castle in Germany with classic Bavarian charm.

Fairy Tale Castle in Germany

Known for its dramatic views of white gypsum sand dunes, when you first come to White Sands, it can feel very surreal. The brilliant landscape is one of the best places to elope for adventurers!

White Sands National Monument

Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada is unlike any other place in the world. With glistening turquoise waters framed by snow-capped mountains and lush Evergreens, it’s definitely one of the best places to elope in North America!

Lake Louise in Alberta

Can you imagine saying “I do” surrounded by rugged, coastal cliffs? The Faroe Islands are a group of 18 volcanic islands tucked between Iceland and Norway. Grab your hiking boots for this one and get ready for the most amazing waterfalls, lakes, and sea views.

The Faroe Islands

Can you imagine eloping in a place that’s known for its postcard-worthy views? And with its proximity to so many other places, can you say island hopping?

Santorini, Greece

Iceland’s green + rocky cliffs that overlook the ocean make for one stunning location! Complete with waterfalls, black sand beaches, and intriguing remnants of an old plane crash—Iceland is definitely for the adventurous duo and more than worthy of being listed on the best places to elope!

Iceland

How about at a waterfall? Your day will surely be memorable if you put on a pair of boots and hike up your dress as you climb down the path to the falls!

In Front of a Waterfall

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