Planning
Elopement
A small, intimate wedding with few or no guests
Definition
An elopement is a wedding with minimal guests — typically just the couple, an officiant, and perhaps a photographer. Modern elopements have evolved far beyond their historical connotation of secret marriages. Today, intentional elopements are carefully planned celebrations that prioritize the couple's intimate experience over a large event. Popular elopement locations include national parks, mountain peaks, and scenic destinations.