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Best Places to Elope

5 hand-picked destinations. All-inclusive elopement packages from $575 (Nashville) to $2,975 — venue, licensed officiant, photographer and marriage-license guidance included.

32° N34° N36° NSedonaAZ · from $1,875NashvilleTN · from $575GatlinburgTN · from $1,275CharlestonSC · from $1,275SavannahGA · from $1,275

Placed by latitude and longitude; the line breaks on its way west to Sedona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which elopement destinations does Elopements Inc. offer?

Five hand-picked destinations: Nashville TN (historic mansions, a chapel, and a city park), Gatlinburg TN in the Great Smoky Mountains, Charleston SC in the Lowcountry, Savannah GA with its historic squares, and Sedona AZ in red rock country. Every package includes the venue, a licensed officiant, a photographer, and marriage-license guidance.

How do prices differ between the five cities?

Nashville is the lowest entry point at $575 (Belmont Mansion). Gatlinburg, Charleston, and Savannah each start at $1,275. Sedona starts at $1,875 because of red-rock permit costs. Across all cities packages range from $575 (Nashville only) to $2,975 depending on venue and tier, and every package is a flat price with no required add-ons.

How do the marriage license rules differ by destination?

Tennessee costs $99.50 in cash in Nashville and $41 in cash for out-of-state couples in Gatlinburg, with no waiting period. Georgia (Savannah) is $36 with a premarital counseling certificate or $76 without, no wait. Arizona (Sedona) is $98, no wait, valid 12 months. South Carolina (Charleston) is $70 with a 24-hour waiting period, and Charleston County's application is 100% online.

Which destination is easiest for getting the marriage license?

Charleston is the only destination where neither partner visits the court: Charleston County's application is online, though it must be on file 24 hours before the license is issued, and the license arrives by email two business days after you apply. In Nashville, Gatlinburg, Savannah, and Sedona both partners apply in person, with same-day issuance and no waiting period.

Do you obtain the marriage license for us in any city?

No. In every state the couple applies for the license themselves and pays the fee directly to the county. Elopements Inc. does not collect or pay it and cannot obtain the license on your behalf. What the company does provide is step-by-step guidance and timing the application around your ceremony date.

How many venues and guests does each destination allow?

Nashville has four venues (Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel, Spring Haven Mansion, Centennial Park), Sedona four, Gatlinburg three, and Charleston and Savannah two each. Guest counts run from couple-only up to 40; Belmont Mansion supports the largest count at 40, smaller venues cap lower, and each venue page lists its exact limit.

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