In summary: All-inclusive Savannah elopement packages from Elopements Inc. range from $1,275 to $2,775. The $1,275 Getaway Plus at Forsyth Park includes the venue, City of Savannah special-event permit, a licensed Georgia officiant, professional photographer with edited photos delivered in a private online gallery, ceremony coordination, and Chatham County marriage license guidance. Davenport House packages cost more because the Historic Savannah Foundation rental fee runs higher than a public-park permit. Georgia license fee is $66 with a premarital counseling certificate, $86 without.
The Savannah package tiers
| Package | Forsyth Park | Davenport House |
|---|---|---|
| Getaway Plus Up to 10 guests · 1 hour · 100–150 photos | $1,275 | $1,875 |
| Friends and Family Up to 20 guests · 2 hours · 150–200 photos | $1,675 | $2,775 |
What every Savannah package includes
- Venue access and permits. Forsyth Park: City of Savannah special-event permit ($30 application, 14+ days in advance). Davenport House: Historic Savannah Foundation rental + museum staff coordination.
- A licensed Georgia officiant.
- A professional Savannah wedding photographer. 100–200 edited photos.
- Ceremony coordination.
- Chatham County marriage license guidance. Step-by-step walkthrough including the $20 premarital counseling discount.
- Historic-district logistics. Parking, walking routes between venues, post-ceremony recommendations.
What's NOT included
- Georgia marriage license fee: $66 or $86 paid to Chatham County Probate Court. $66 with premarital counseling certificate (six hours, recognized provider); $86 without.
- Videography (optional): $675 / $1,075.
- RAW photo files: $200 / $250.
- Florals, hair and makeup, chair rentals.
Savannah elopement vs. Savannah traditional wedding
Average Savannah wedding 2025 ran $30,000–$50,000:
- Venue (historic-district mansion, plantation, or hotel): $7,000–17,000
- Catering: $9,000–17,000
- Photography + videography: $4,500–8,500
- Florals: $3,500–7,000
- Music/DJ: $2,000–4,500
- Coordinator: $2,500–5,000
- Attire, hair/makeup, paper, transportation: $4,000–9,000
Why couples pick Savannah
- 22-square historic district and Spanish-moss aesthetic. Savannah was laid out in 1733 on a grid of 22 public squares, almost all still intact and ringed by live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
- Georgia's license process is simple. $66 with counseling certificate ($86 without), no waiting period, no blood test, same-day issuance.
- The historic district is walkable. Forsyth Park, Davenport House, Columbia Square, River Street, City Market, The Olde Pink House, Husk Savannah — all within 15 min walking radius.
How to book a Savannah elopement
- Pick venue — see Savannah packages.
- Submit inquiry. Confirmation in 24 hours.
- Planning call covers ceremony structure, license timing, premarital counseling discount, add-ons.
- ~30 days before: license application checklist. Both partners visit Probate Court.
- Ceremony day: arrive.
