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Don't Want a Big Wedding? Consider Eloping! Perhaps a traditional wedding or larger planned destination wedding is not for you. Maybe you and your fiance' just want to be spontaneous and elope! With eloping you don't have to worry about costs getting out of control, or whose feelings will be hurt by not being invited. You also have enormous flexibility and can really let your creativity go wild. You can elope... ...in a hot air balloon over the Napa Valley ...in the ocean off one of Southern California's fabulous beaches ....at the top of a ski run in Colorado. Really, the possibilities are endless. You can elope just the two of you, or invite a small group of family or friends. Of course, the big plus is the lower cost. Currently, the average cost for a wedding in the U.S. is approaching $30,000. The average honeymoon costs over $4,500. With an inexpensive elopement ceremony you can skip the costs of the big ceremony and reception and go right into the honeymoon. Of course, there may be some family and friends who resent not being invited to your wedding. Many couples help smooth hurt feelings by having a party after their return from their elopement/honeymoon. Where are the best places to elope? Again, the best places are the ones that make you happy. But, there are some places which have developed a booming industry for eloping couples. These places include: Las Vegas, Nevada Gatlinburg, Tennessee Poconos, Pennsylvania Niagara Falls, New York and Ontario, Canada Gretna Green, Scotland But, really, any place can be a great place to elope, as long as you can find a wedding officiant willing to meet you there. To make things super easy, many Bed and Breakfast's across the United States are beginning to offer simple, inexpensive elopement packages for just the bride and groom, arranging everything from the wedding officiant to the photographer. You'll find many elopement packages listed throughout our site. Below we list some featured elopement packages, which we update quite regularly. So, don't forget to include this page as one of your favorites. Featured Elopement Packages: Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 888-987-3344 702-693-7700 weddings@bellagioresort.com The Bellagio is an incredible venue for your Las Vegas elopement, particularly if you combine the ceremony with a stay in one of the Bellagio rooms facing the fountain and the Las Vegas Strip. They offer a "Deluxe Wedding Package," available Sunday through Thursday, which includes, among other things: * One Half Hour of Chapel Time (East or South) * Services of an Officiant * Bouquet and Matching Boutonniere * DVD of your wedding ceremony * A Selection of Wedding Music During the Ceremony * A Bottle of Premium Sparkling Wine * Bellagio's Jean Philippe Maury Signature Box of Truffles As of this date (November, 2010), the price for this package is $2,000. Do call for current pricing. Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast 423 Rainbow Blvd. South Niagara Falls, New York 800-724-3536 or 716-282-1135 RainbowHousebb.com The Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast is located on the New York side of Niagara Falls. It is a century-old Victorian home decorated with antique and hand painted furniture, with pictures and memorabilia of Niagara Falls. They offer an elopement package called "A Romantic Wedding," which includes a ceremony in the Rainbow Chapel or any number of outdoor locations, including at the brink of the falls, at the upper rapids, above the Bridal Veil Falls, or in the Great Lakes Gardens. The ceremony is quite reasonable ($149 as of this writing, but do check for current pricing), but does not include an officiant. You may inquire with the Rainbow House staff for any recommendations regarding officiants. Photography, videography, flowers and a cake are extra, but, again, the prices are quite reasonable. Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls, Ontario 888-325-5788 On the Canadian side of Niagara Falls (which many consider the prettiest view) this resort overlooks the Falls and affords couples with stunning views. In addition to the gaming opportunities (slots, poker and other table games), the Fallsview Casino Resort includes a small chapel for small weddings (from 2 to 25), as well as an outdoor terrace overlooking the Falls. Call 866-789-VOWS for more information. Berry Springs Lodge 2149 Seaton Springs Road Sevierville, Tennessee Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain Area toll free 1-888-760-8297 stay@berrysprings.com Looking for a quiet, romantic elopement location in the Great Smoky Mountains? Berry Springs Lodge is situated on 33 acres of forests and meadows, only minutes from the Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. For the couples who enjoy outdoor activities, Berry Springs Lodge provides mountain bikes, as well as fishing gear for use at Catfish pond or Large Mouth Bass pond located on their property. There are also guided horseback rides available at a nearby stable. You'll appreciate the inclusive elopement package offer by Berry Springs Lodge, which includes the following for one low price of $1,029.00, with an additional $80 for the month of October and all holidays: >> Ceremony for two at Berry Springs Lodge >> 2 Night stay in their Honeymoon Suite >> Breakfasts each morning of your stay >> Desserts each evening >> Local Minister to perform your personalized ceremony >> One-hour professional photo session >> 30 4x6 prints in a keepsake album >> High resolution Photo CD >> Wedding cake for two >> Up to 10 guests welcome to view the ceremony And, from our Elopement Packages website: Florida Elopement Packages Florida is one of the hottest states in the U.S. in which to elope. Why? The incredible beaches! There's nothing that elicits romance like a beach sunset, and Florida is blessed with a large number of wonderful beaches. There is also a booming wedding business in Florida, with a large number of companies which have elopement packages on the beach, complete with arches, music, cake and a wedding officiant. They do all the work and all you have to say is "I do." Read more at Florida elopement packages. Elope to the Bahamas Consisting of over 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas offer a wide range of sun and fun for eloping couples and honeymooners. Once called the “Isles of Perpetual June” by George Washington, the Bahamas is blessed with a tropical climate that makes it a year-round destination for people who long for a calming respite from the grueling rat race. Fabulous places which offer elopement packages include Old Bahama Bay and Stella Maris Resort. Read more at elope to the Bahamas. Elope to Hawaii Hawaii has to be one of the most popular eloping destinations in the world. It's no wonder. The gorgeous beaches, lush tropical gardens and spectacular waterfalls invites couples the world over to exchange their vows on one of their romantic islands. Read more at elope to Hawaii. Elope to Fiji A country that occupies an archipelago of about 333 islands, Fiji is one of the most enchanting and romantic places in world. It never fails to draw honeymooners who are adventurous and nature loving because it has rich rainforests, lovely coral reefs, thrilling high waves, sandy beaches and pristine blue waters. Have fun while swimming with manta rays, enjoy snorkeling, or get into scuba diving at the White Wall and the famous Astrolabe Reef. Read more at elope to Fiji.
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