Redefining Elopements with Intention, Elegance, and Expert Design
What is a luxury Elopement?
A luxury elopement isn’t just a small wedding—it’s a meticulously designed, deeply personal experience where every detail is curated to reflect your style, story, and surroundings.
At The Elopement Experience, we bring nearly 20 years of expertise in fine art wedding design, creative direction, and high-end elopement curation to design intimate weddings and curated travel that are intimate and effortlessly elegant.
Why Choose a Luxury Elopement?
For couples who value exclusivity, design, and authenticity, a luxury elopement offers a private yet elevated way to exchange vows.
Unlike standard elopements—where a photographer often doubles as a "planner"—a true luxury elopement is a seamlessly curated experience handled by a dedicated team of professionals.
From securing sought-after venues to handpicking every floral detail, we ensure every element aligns with your vision.
What Defines a Luxury Elopement?
Global Expertise
Drawing from nearly 20 years of planning weddings worldwide, from the Amalfi Coast to California, we bring a fresh perspective to every celebration.
Curated Design
Unlike standard elopements, every detail—from florals to color palettes—is meticulously curated to create a cohesive, elegant experience.
White-Glove Experience
Enjoy VIP-level service from planning to execution. We handle everything from venue selection to day-of coordination with high touch services.
Elevated Elegance
For couples who value exceptional experiences over simple last-minute ceremonies, we design weddings that embody sophistication and style.
Luxury Elopements vs. Standard Elopements
A luxury elopement is more than just a ceremony with a photographer—it’s an immersive, meticulously curated experience.
While budget-friendly elopements often rely on a photographer juggling multiple roles, a true luxury elopement is orchestrated by a team of top-tier professionals, each bringing their expertise to ensure a seamless and extraordinary event.
The difference is in the details—with luxury, you get a team, not just a camera.
Destination Luxury Elopements
We curate elopement experiences in some of the most breathtaking locations worldwide:
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Italy: Lake Como, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Rome
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California: Malibu, Big Sur, Napa Valley, San Diego
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France: Provence, Château Weddings, Paris
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Greece: Santorini, Mykonos, Milos
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Exclusive Private Estates & Hidden Gems
Featured In Forbes, Brides, and More
We have won "The Best International Luxury Elopement Experiences" three years in a row from the Global Wedding Awards (2023-2025). Our work has been recognized by top publications, setting the standard for luxury elopements worldwide. See our feature in Forbes and explore our latest press features that highlight our expertise in designing high-end elopements.
Luxury Elopements
Book + Planner
For couples and wedding professionals to learn about and create their own high-end elopements, our best-selling book 'Luxury Elopements' is the ultimate guide to curated, intimate celebrations.
Complementing the book is the Luxury Elopement Planner, a companion guide designed to help couples seamlessly plan their dream wedding.
Available in Kindle and print on Amazon.
Luxury Elopement Galleries
Explore real-life quiet-luxury elopements and intimate weddings set in some of the world’s most stunning venues. From iconic landmarks to private villas, see how we bring each couple’s vision to life with curated details, refined elegance, and breathtaking settings.
