The Pacific Northwest was made for eloping.

Not for performance. Not for pressure. For presence.

From the moody light and seaside cliffs of the Oregon Coast to the deep forests of Washington, eloping in the PNW offers something increasingly rare: space to actually feel your wedding day as it’s happening. No packed timelines. No expectations to manage. Just an intentional experience built around the two of you.

This guide covers everything couples need to know about planning a Pacific Northwest elopement — the best places to elope in Oregon and Washington, when to go, how to handle permits, what it costs, and how to create a day that feels grounded, private, and entirely your own.

If you’re dreaming about a wedding day that feels more like stepping into a memory than hosting an event, you’re in the right place.

Looking for the best places to elope? Discover top elopement destinations worldwide, from Iceland to Italy, perfect for an elopement of a lifetime. Get expert tips and easy suggestions to get started with planning.

Please note, this blog was written with the boldest of intentions. It’s direct and it’s meant to inspire you. It’s meant to be that final push you may need after you’ve dug down deep and truly realize that a traditional wedding is not for you.

Ready for a comprehensive guide to some of the most unique West Virginia wedding venues? We’ve compiled a list of venues in different areas of West Virginia with options between indoor and outdoor spaces. Don’t worry, no barns were harmed in the making of this blog.

The ultimate Maine elopement guide teaching you everything you need to know about how to plan an elopement in Maine.

The perfect guide for couples looking to plan a Mexico elopement. This guide covers all the best places to stay, things to do, and where to elope in Mexico.

Known for gorgeous scenery and spectacular food, Spain is a perfect place for an elopement. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about how to elope in Spain.

Home to some of the most romantic cities on earth, and some incredible scenery and landscapes across the continent, you can’t go wrong eloping in Europe!

If you’re craving a wedding day that’s totally and custom tailored to you, combine your wedding day with your honeymoon and consider eloping in Italy!

The complete guide to the best places to elope on the east coast plus information on elopement packages, how much it costs to elope on the east coast, and the best elopement photographer.

Once you’ve decided that a big wedding production is not for you, the fun part is deciding where, how, and when to elope. It’s no secret that elopements are becoming more popular but often times we find that couples are struggling to find ways to make their tiny little wedding special and unique to them. There can be wayyy more to an elopement day then just posing for pretty photos and video in an epic landscape like a national park or a mountain with rolling views.

Thinking of ditching the stress and pressure that comes with a traditional wedding and just...running off somewhere beautiful for a week long wedding vacation? I’m totally on board for it and ready to be your number one cheerleader to just do the damn thing.

Elopements can still include your people - your closest friends and family - while avoiding the fluff and stuff (and costs) of a big wedding. And if you’re in West Virginia? Even better. We're a photography and videography team and we LOVE elopements.