10 Places to Elope on the East Coast

There’s so much more to eloping than Las Vegas and courthouses. Whether you’re hoping for a private, intimate wedding or you’re on a respectable budget looking for an all inclusive wedding package with manageable add ons, eloping could very well indeed be the way to go. It is possible to plan a beautiful wedding in a short amount of time and elopement packages can help you manage that time like tiny houses help manage space. So it’s time to dispel the myth that eloping is only a last minute occasion. It’s not. And today, we’re looking at ten places to consider for your ceremony, which you can plan a season ahead of the big day and have wonderful memories to last a lifetime.

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1. Chase Court – Baltimore, Maryland

If you’re looking to have a garden wedding or a ceremony surrounded by gothic architecture, consider  Chase Court in Baltimore which offers a variety of elopement packages and is proud to be a same sex friendly venue. So if you’re in the area or interested in spending some time in the beautiful Baltimore Harbor area, consider making Chase Court your elopement destination so you can enjoy this beautiful city following the exchanging of your vows.

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2. Gramercy Mansion – Stevenson, Maryland

Do you want your outside ceremony to take place in a garden atrium? Or is winter approaching and you’d like to say, “I do” indoors by the fireside? Gramercy Mansion may be the location for you. Whether a simple and to the point elopement package, romantic getaway package, or customizable package, Gramercy provides many options for your big day.

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3. The Founders Inn and Spa – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Whether a ceremony in the English gardens or sky-lit marbled atrium at The Founders Inn, a spa included in your elopement package, Virginia Beach serves as not only a lovely wedding location but honeymoon location as well. The grounds at The Founders Inn are so quiet and peaceful and really quite the dream for any engaged couple ready to take the next step in a setting where less is more and the extravagant treasures are the simple things. And, well, the beach is nearby so that’s always a plus.  

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4. Old Square Inn – Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

If your guest limit is in the single digits, you can have a beautiful ceremony for under $1,000 in Lancaster County or just over $2,000 for around two dozen guests. The Inn encourages setting your date between May and September when the cast iron fountain in the front of the grounds runs freely and the gardens are in full bloom. A picturesque wedding leaving you with enough money leftover to put a down payment on your first home afterwards? Yes, please.

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5. French Manor Inn and Spa – Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

For an intimate Parisian getaway without the overseas travel bill, consider traveling up to Newfoundland for a castle like ceremony setting and gorgeous mountain views to look out into with a glass of champagne to celebrate.

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6. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa – Key, Florida

If you do have the funds to splurge on an elopement, perhaps an island getaway for up to six guests is the perfect plan for you. Little Palm is one of the best resorts in the Florida Keys that’s so remote it’s only accessible by sea-plane or boat! For somewhat of an off the grid experience where paradise awaits, Little Palm just might be worth the splurge.

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7. Disney Weddings – Orlando, Florida

Have you been investing in your fairytale dream wedding but you want to elope and have a small, intimate ceremony that’s just as grand as what’s imagined in your heart? Disney Weddings has wonderful wedding packages with a starting range between $2,495 – $12,000 and cruise wedding packages starting at $3,000. Prices vary depending on the season and of course, customizations to the package that you choose. If you’ve saved up for your big day and want the works without a grand audience, these private packages may be just what you’ve been looking for. 

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8. Inn at Sunrise Point – Lincolnville, Maine

Always wanted to make your way to New England? What better a time than during your elopement on the shore with champagne or wine by your side? No matter the season, New England is the perfect setting for a warm, quiet ceremony between you and yours and the perfect place to relax and soak in the day afterwards. This homey location in Maine is definitely worth looking into as you put your elopement plans together.

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9. Landmark Inn Cooperstown – Cooperstown, New York

Never been to upstate New York? It’s a beauty. Just don’t plan to come up here during the winter because the snow might keep you there much longer than you anticipate. Winter aside, Upstate New York is a bit of a dream, with just about every visually stunning view one could think of, which you’ll get a taste of on your drive up. For a peaceful road trip to your elopement of the same tone, consider heading to Cooperstown, which is quite the popular New York destination for elopements.

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10. Addison Farms Vineyard – Leicester, North Carolina

For a more manageable Napa Valley style dream wedding, head to a vineyard in North Carolina. Addison Farms Vineyard is a family owned vineyard and winery that loves hosting weddings and would be more than happy to host yours including up to 100 guests for a very reasonable price. If your other half is a wine connoisseur, this may be the perfect venue for the big celebration. So be sure to call and set up a visit today to scout this beautiful landscape.

Where could you see yourself eloping?