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  For some couples, eloping helps shift the focus from the wedding to the marriage. “We wanted our wedding day to be intimate and to be focused on our commitment to each other,” recalls Amy Bevilacqua, who eloped to Paris.

  Photo Credit: Pierre Torset

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  Paris

  It also serves as a great excuse to travel! "We saw this as an opportunity to plan a big once in a lifetime trip before we start a family and knew we wanted to travel Europe," says Bevilacqua.

  Photo Credit: Pierre Torset

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  New Orleans

  Australian couple Madeleine Boulton and Don Jones also hopped the pond for their elopement – to French Quarter in New Orleans, with their daughter as their only guest.

  Photo Credit: Ibay Photography

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  New Orleans

  Vashti Itani and Brendan Elsworth also hopped from Australia to The Big Easy for their elopement. Their low-key nuptials took place at Pinewood Social, a trendy restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and bowling alley all in one.

  Photo Credit: Wilde Company

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  New Orleans

  After exchanging vows, the party of three headed to a local bakery for a treat.

  Photo Credit: Ibay Photography

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  New Orleans

  The special day was all about family. Their daughter played a key role in their nuptials, including adding her signature to the marriage. 

  Photo Credit: Ibay Photography

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  Florida

  Cows roamed the property as the couple celebrated their country chic elopement.

  Photo Credit: Katelyn Prisco Photography

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  Florida

  A friend’s home in Sarasota, FL made the perfect place for Alex Cleworth and Ryan Kellemen’s elopement.

  Photo Credit: Katelyn Prisco Photography

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  New Orleans

  No photographer? No problem! Snap a selfie after you say “I do.”

  Photo Credit: Wilde Company

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  Italy

  The streets of Ravello provided a stunning backdrop for their wedding photos.

  Photo Credit: Alessandro Mari Photography

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  Italy

  Danielle Lepore and Justin Taylor escaped to Ravello, Italy for their romantic elopement. Joined by their immediate families, the couple exchanged vows overlooking the coast.

  Photo Credit: Alessandro Mari Photography

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  Florida

  Contrary to popular belief, an elopement doesn’t have to be spur-of-the-moment and minimalistic. The groom hand-crafted their ceremony arch and aisle décor as a surprise for his bride.

  Photo Credit: Katelyn Prisco Photography

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  Hawaii

  Pure peace – a relaxed wedding was just what this high-powered couple needed.

  Photo Credit: Trish Barker Photography

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  Hawaii

  After exchanging vows at Olowalu Plantation House in Lahaina, the newlyweds took a romantic stroll along the beach.

  Photo Credit: Trish Barker Photography

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  Hawaii

  Corporate lawyers Jocelyn Fink and Christopher Harris wanted nothing more than a stress-free wedding, and an elopement to Maui, HI was the perfect fit.

  Photo Credit: Trish Barker Photography

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  Austria

  Family members showered the couple with snow after they said “I do.”

  Photo Credit: Wild Connections Photography

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  Austria

  The family dog joined the couple for their nuptials at Rosshütte Seefeld.

  Photo Credit: Wild Connections Photography

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  Austria

  Steph Guyon and Lee Hinds decided to return to the spot where Lee popped the question — atop the mountains in Austria — for their romantic elopement.

  Photo Credit: Wild Connections Photography

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  Paris

  The City of Lights beckons couples seeking romance – is there anything better than a wedding photo in front of the Eiffel Tower?

  Photo Credit: Rakoteet Photography

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  Georgia

  The family’s color-coordinated outfits and sunny flowers perfectly reflect the natural setting.

  Photo Credit: Christina Paz Photography

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  Georgia

  Heather Murray and Sabin Russell drove deep into the woods of Albany, GA to find the perfect spot for their family elopement. Joined by their children, this couple’s rustic elopement was the sweet and simple ceremony of their dreams.

  Photo Credit: Christina Paz Photography

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  Costa Rica

  Charlotte Reynaert and Wouter Vanovenberg traveled from Belgium to Costa Rica for a beach wedding they’ll never forget.

  Photo Credit: Madison Baltodano Photography

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  Paris

  Spread the news of your elopement with your family and friends with personalized notes.

  Photo Credit: Rakoteet Photography

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  Paris

  After exchanging vows, grab a table for two at a Parisan café..

  Photo Credit: Rakoteet Photography

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  Italy

  The City of Love – Verona – played home to Neha Richter and Shon Logue’s elopement. The couple decided to take advantage of the groom’s business trip to tie the knot. With just three days to plan, a whirlwind party for two was the right fit. 

  Photo Credit: FotoStudio ArteColore

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  Costa Rica

  After becoming husband and wife, the couple enjoyed a barefoot stroll along Playa Langosta.

  Photo Credit: Madison Baltodano Photography

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  Costa Rica

  The couple was lucky enough to spend a whole month in Costa Rica, and after discovering Hotel Cala Luna, they knew they wanted to exchange vows there.

  Photo Credit: Madison Baltodano Photography

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  Massachusetts

  The couple made a romantic weekend out of their nuptials by staying at The Langham Inn and hosting a family dinner to celebrate their elopement. “What made it more special was celebrating the day with our parents. Lots of happy tears!" says the bride.

  Photo Credit: Whiting Photography

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  Massachusetts

  An elopement doesn’t have to be a destination wedding. Because Stephanie Russo and Jim Curry were saving for a house and expecting their first child when they got engaged, they opted out of the fancy wedding and eloped to city hall instead.

  Photo Credit: Whiting Photography

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  California

  Blowing off your big wedding and eloping may raise a few eyebrows from judgmental family members... so squash those pregnancy rumors before they start!

  Photo Credit: Danyelle Dee Photography

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  California

  Rachael Wels and Jimmy Haughy are the couple so many of us daydream about being – they were planning an elaborate wedding with 400 guests when they decided to forget it and elope instead! Joined by just their nearest and dearest, the couple exchanged vows in Kennedy Meadows, CA.

  Photo Credit: Danyelle Dee Photography

Party of Two: 25+ Romantic Elopement Photos