Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Elopements Inc. all-inclusive packages run $575 to $2,975 and cover the venue and permits, a licensed officiant, a professional photographer, edited high-resolution photos, and coordination — with no hidden or required add-on fees. Ceremonies run 15 minutes to 3 hours and host up to 40 guests. Below are the questions couples ask most, by destination.
Nashville Elopement FAQs
Common questions about eloping in Nashville.
All-inclusive elopement packages in Nashville start at $575 and include your venue, officiant, professional photographer, and edited photos. Larger packages with extended coverage and more guests range up to $2,975 depending on the venue.
Yes. Both partners must apply in person at the Davidson County Clerk's Office and pay the $100 fee directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license on your behalf. Tennessee has no waiting period, so you can get your license and marry the same day. Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers.
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the best weather with mild temperatures and beautiful foliage. Summer is warm and green but can be humid. Winter elopements are quieter and often more affordable.
Guest counts depend on the venue and package. Our smallest packages welcome up to 4–5 guests, while Friends and Family packages accommodate up to 40 guests at Belmont Mansion.
We offer elopements at Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel, Spring Haven Mansion, and Centennial Park. Each venue has a unique character — from historic estates to scenic outdoor settings.
Every package includes your venue and permits, a professional officiant, an experienced photographer, edited high-resolution images, a shareable online gallery, and a dedicated event planning consultation.
Yes, and weekday elopements are a great option. You'll have more flexibility with scheduling, and many of our venues are less crowded during the week, creating a more intimate experience.
Hair and makeup are not included in our standard packages, but we can recommend trusted local beauty professionals who specialize in bridal services. Our Explore page in the client portal also suggests nearby salons.
Our four Nashville elopement venues are Belmont Mansion (historic Italianate estate), Nashville Wedding Chapel (classic indoor chapel), Spring Haven Mansion (estate gardens), and Centennial Park (Parthenon and outdoor settings). Each is fully permitted and included in our flat-priced packages from $575.
To elope in Tennessee: (1) book your venue and package, (2) both partners apply in person at any TN county clerk for a marriage license ($100 paid directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain it for you; no waiting period, same-day issuance), (3) bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers, and (4) hold your ceremony with a licensed Tennessee officiant. Elopements Inc. handles steps 1, 4, and walks you through the license process — but the application is signed by you in person.
Nashville has dozens of wedding-eligible venues, but for elopements specifically, we recommend Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel, Spring Haven Mansion, and Centennial Park — all fully permitted, photographer-friendly, and bookable as part of our all-inclusive elopement packages from $575.
Our four Nashville elopement venues are Belmont Mansion (historic Italianate estate, up to 40 guests), Nashville Wedding Chapel (our own indoor chapel), Spring Haven Mansion (estate gardens in Hendersonville) and Centennial Park (the Parthenon and Sunken Garden). Each is fully permitted and bookable as an all-inclusive package from $575 with photographer and officiant included.
Yes. Nashville Wedding Chapel, also known as Skinner Chapel, is Elopements Inc.'s own indoor chapel in the heart of Nashville, so weather never affects the ceremony. Packages run from $575 (Just Married, up to 4 guests, 15 minutes) to $1,575 (Getaway Plus, up to 16 guests, one hour), each with a photographer, officiant and edited photos.
The $575 Just Married package is the lowest-priced way to elope in Nashville: a 15-minute ceremony with up to 4–5 guests and 25–50 edited photos at Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel or Spring Haven Mansion. The only other cost is the $100 Tennessee marriage license, paid directly to the Davidson County Clerk. Weekday and winter dates have the widest availability.
The Just Married package is $575 at Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel, or Spring Haven Mansion. It covers a 15-minute ceremony for up to 4–5 guests and includes the venue, a licensed officiant, a professional photographer, and edited photos. The only outside cost is the $100 Tennessee marriage license, paid to Davidson County.
Gatlinburg Elopement FAQs
Common questions about eloping in Gatlinburg.
Elopement packages in Gatlinburg start at $1,275 and range up to $2,975. Every package includes your venue, officiant, photographer, and edited photos with the Smoky Mountains as your backdrop.
Yes. Both partners must apply in person at the Sevier County Clerk's Office in Sevierville (about 15 minutes from Gatlinburg) and pay the $100 fee directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license on your behalf. Tennessee has no waiting period or blood test requirement.
Fall (October–November) is peak season with incredible mountain foliage. Spring (April–May) brings wildflowers and waterfalls. Summer offers lush green canopies, while winter can provide dramatic misty mountain views.
Absolutely. Our Foothills Parkway venue sits along the Great Smoky Mountains with panoramic mountain views. It's one of the most scenic elopement locations in Tennessee.
We offer elopements at Foothills Parkway (mountain overlook), Gatlinburg Wedding Chapel (classic chapel), and Willow Ridge (private estate with mountain views). Each offers a distinct Smoky Mountain experience.
Our packages accommodate up to 10 guests with the Getaway Plus Package or up to 20 guests with the Friends and Family packages. Willow Ridge and the Gatlinburg Wedding Chapel also offer extended packages.
Mountain weather is unpredictable, but our team monitors conditions closely. We have backup plans for each venue, and misty mountain conditions often produce the most dramatic and beautiful photos.
Permits are required for ceremonies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area. All permits and venue fees are included in your package — we handle everything.
Our three Gatlinburg / Smoky Mountain venues are Foothills Parkway (mountain overlook), Gatlinburg Wedding Chapel (classic indoor chapel), and Willow Ridge (private estate with mountain views). All permits are included in our flat-priced packages.
To elope in the Smokies: (1) book your venue and package with Elopements Inc., (2) both partners apply in person for a Tennessee marriage license at the Sevier County Clerk's Office ($100 paid directly to the county — we cannot obtain the license for you; no waiting period), (3) bring photo ID and Social Security numbers, and (4) hold your ceremony with a licensed TN officiant. We handle the rest including national park permits.
Couples elope to Gatlinburg for the Great Smoky Mountains, the most-visited national park in America, and for Tennessee's no-waiting-period marriage license, issued the same day in Sevierville. There is no residency requirement, so out-of-state couples fly into Knoxville, get the license and marry that afternoon. All-inclusive Gatlinburg packages start at $1,275 with photographer, officiant and permits.
Yes. Our Foothills Parkway venue is a Great Smoky Mountains National Park overlook, and the required NPS wedding permit is included in the package price. Packages there are $1,275 (Getaway Plus, one hour, up to 10 guests) and $1,675 (Friends and Family, two hours, up to 20 guests), each with a licensed Tennessee officiant and professional photographer.
Yes. Every Gatlinburg package — $1,275 to $2,975 — includes the venue and any National Park permits, a licensed Tennessee officiant, a professional photographer with edited high-resolution images, and ceremony coordination in one flat price. The only optional add-ons are videography (from $675) and RAW files; the $100 marriage license is paid to Sevier County.
Foothills Parkway (from $1,275) is the open mountain overlook on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Wedding Chapel (from $1,775) is fully indoors and works in any weather. Willow Ridge (from $1,975) is a private estate with mountain views and coverage up to 3 hours. All three host up to 20 guests.
Elopements Inc. holds a 5.0 rating across 400+ five-star reviews and has performed 8,000+ ceremonies since 2006. Reviews from couples who eloped at Foothills Parkway, the Gatlinburg Wedding Chapel, and Willow Ridge appear in the Kind Words section of this page, and the full collection is on our Reviews page.
Sedona Elopement FAQs
Common questions about eloping in Sedona.
Sedona elopement packages are $1,875 at most red rock venues and $2,275 at Crescent Moon Ranch. Every package includes your venue, officiant, photographer, permits, and edited photos.
Yes. Both partners must apply in person at the Yavapai County Clerk of Superior Court in Cottonwood or Camp Verde (or any Arizona county clerk) and pay the $83 fee directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license on your behalf. Arizona has no waiting period.
Sedona is beautiful year-round. Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) have the most comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot but sunsets are spectacular. Winter offers cooler temps and occasional dusting of snow on the red rocks.
We offer elopements at Yavapai Vista, Secret Slick Rock, Baby Bell Rock, and Crescent Moon Ranch. Each provides stunning red rock formations as your ceremony backdrop.
Yes, permits are required for ceremonies on Coconino National Forest land (which includes most Sedona red rock locations). All permits are included in your package — we handle the paperwork.
All Sedona venues offer our Friends and Family Package which accommodates up to 20 guests. The open red rock settings are well-suited for intimate gatherings.
Comfortable shoes are essential — some red rock venues involve short walks on uneven terrain. Light, flowy fabrics photograph beautifully against the desert landscape. We recommend avoiding stilettos for outdoor locations.
Sunset ceremonies are incredibly popular in Sedona and we highly recommend them. The red rocks glow golden during golden hour, creating unforgettable photos. Your photographer will help time everything perfectly.
Our four Sedona red rock venues are Yavapai Vista, Secret Slick Rock, Crescent Moon Ranch, and Baby Bell Rock. Each provides iconic Arizona red rock backdrops and all required permits are included in our flat-priced packages from $1,875.
To elope in Arizona: (1) book your venue and package, (2) both partners apply in person for a marriage license at any Arizona county clerk ($83 paid directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license for you; no waiting period, same-day issuance), (3) bring photo ID and Social Security numbers, and (4) hold your ceremony with a licensed AZ officiant. Elopements Inc. handles photography, officiant, permits, and timeline.
A Sedona elopement is a legally binding Arizona wedding: a licensed officiant performs the ceremony, a professional photographer covers up to two hours and delivers 150–200 edited photos, and the Coconino National Forest permit, coordination and marriage-license guidance are included. Packages are $1,875 at three red rock venues and $2,275 at Crescent Moon Ranch, for up to 20 guests.
Arizona has no residency requirement and no waiting period. Both partners apply in person at any Arizona county clerk (Yavapai County in Cottonwood is closest to Sedona), pay $83 and receive a license valid for 12 months, so you can marry the same day. Spring weekend dates fill 4–8 months out; winter dates are often open within a month.
Our four Sedona red rock venues each frame a different landmark: Crescent Moon Ranch puts Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek behind you ($2,275), Baby Bell Rock faces Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, Yavapai Vista is a panoramic overlook of Capitol Butte and Cathedral Rock, and Secret Slick Rock is the secluded option — the last three are $1,875.
Yes. Every Sedona venue offers the Friends and Family package — a two-hour ceremony for up to 20 guests at $1,875 ($2,275 at Crescent Moon Ranch) — which covers the venue, permits, a licensed Arizona officiant, a professional photographer, and coordination. Videography ($1,075) and RAW files are the only optional add-ons.
Spring weekend dates book 4–8 months out — the longest lead time of any of our destinations. Fall books 3–4 months ahead, and winter dates are often available inside a month. Arizona has no waiting period on the $83 marriage license and it stays valid for 12 months, so paperwork is never the limiting factor.
Charleston Elopement FAQs
Common questions about eloping in Charleston.
Charleston elopement packages start at $1,275 at Hampton Park and range up to $2,575 for the Cypress Gardens Weekend Package. Every package includes your venue, officiant, photographer, and edited photos.
Yes. Charleston County's application is 100% online — no in-person appointment required. Both partners submit information and upload a valid photo ID through the county's online portal and pay the $95 fee directly to the county (Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license on your behalf). South Carolina has a 24-hour waiting period between license issuance and ceremony (can sometimes be waived by the Probate Judge), so plan to apply at least one day before your ceremony — most couples apply from home before they travel.
Spring (March–May) is ideal with azaleas in bloom and mild temperatures. Fall (September–November) is equally beautiful with cooler weather. Summer is hot and humid but the lush greenery is stunning.
We offer elopements at Hampton Park and Cypress Gardens. Hampton Park features a beautiful urban garden setting, while Cypress Gardens offers a dramatic lowcountry swamp garden with Spanish moss and blackwater reflections.
Our packages accommodate up to 10 guests with the Getaway Plus Package or up to 20 guests with Friends and Family packages at both Hampton Park and Cypress Gardens.
Hampton Park is located in the heart of Charleston, making it easy to combine your ceremony with exploring the city's historic district, waterfront, and renowned dining scene.
Our team monitors weather closely and we have contingency plans for each venue. Light rain under the live oaks and Spanish moss can actually create beautifully moody, romantic photos.
Absolutely. Charleston is one of the top food cities in the country with world-class restaurants, historic walking tours, beautiful beaches nearby, and charming boutique hotels — perfect for extending your elopement into a getaway.
Our two Charleston elopement venues are Cypress Gardens (Lowcountry swamp gardens with Spanish moss — yes, the location from The Notebook) and Hampton Park (urban garden in the historic district). Both are fully permitted and included in our packages from $1,275.
To elope in SC: (1) book your venue and package, (2) both partners apply online through the Charleston County Probate Court's marriage license portal — the process is 100% online with no in-person appointment ($95 paid directly to the county; Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license for you; 24-hour waiting period that can sometimes be waived), (3) upload a valid photo ID and provide Social Security numbers, and (4) hold your ceremony with a licensed SC officiant. Elopements Inc. coordinates timing so the license is in hand on ceremony day.
South Carolina has no residency requirement, and Charleston County's marriage-license application is 100% online — neither partner appears in person. Apply from home, pay the $95 fee to the Probate Court, and allow for the 24-hour waiting period before the ceremony. Two adult witnesses sign at the ceremony; Elopements Inc. provides them at no charge for couples eloping alone.
Hampton Park is the in-city choice: live oaks and rose gardens, from $1,275, with a Friends and Family Plus option ($1,975, three hours) that adds a Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park photo session. Cypress Gardens, 25 minutes away in Moncks Corner, is the blackwater cypress swamp from The Notebook, from $1,575, with a $2,575 Weekend Package for Friday–Sunday dates.
Every Charleston elopement package includes the venue and its permit, a licensed South Carolina officiant, a professional photographer with 100–250 edited high-resolution photos in a shareable online gallery, ceremony coordination and step-by-step guidance through Charleston County's online marriage license. Optional add-ons are videography ($675–$1,475) and RAW files ($200–$300); nothing else is upsold.
Our two Charleston elopement venues are Hampton Park (from $1,275), a live-oak garden in the historic district, and Cypress Gardens (from $1,575), the Spanish-moss cypress swamp garden from The Notebook with blackwater reflections. Both are fully permitted and included in the package price, with packages for up to 20 guests.
Choose Hampton Park (from $1,275) if you want to stay in downtown Charleston and walk to dinner afterward; its Friends and Family Plus package runs up to 3 hours. Choose Cypress Gardens (from $1,575) for the dramatic swamp-garden setting; its Weekend Package ($2,575) covers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates.
Savannah Elopement FAQs
Common questions about eloping in Savannah.
Elopement packages in Savannah start at $1,275 at Forsyth Park and range up to $2,775 at the Davenport House. Every package includes your venue, officiant, photographer, and edited photos.
Yes. Both partners must apply in person at the Chatham County Probate Court and pay the fee directly to the county ($66 with premarital counseling certificate, $86 without) — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license on your behalf. Georgia has no waiting period, so you can get your license and marry the same day.
Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) offer the most pleasant weather. Savannah's azaleas bloom in spring, and fall brings comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and humid but the city is lush and green.
We offer elopements at Forsyth Park (Savannah's most iconic park with its famous fountain) and the Davenport House (a historic Federal-style mansion in the heart of the historic district).
At Forsyth Park, packages accommodate up to 10 guests (Getaway Plus) or up to 20 guests (Friends and Family). At the Davenport House, packages accommodate up to 10 or 20 guests.
Forsyth Park is our primary Savannah venue and offers the classic Savannah experience with live oaks, Spanish moss, and the iconic fountain. It's one of the most photographed locations in the city.
Savannah is perfect for a long elopement weekend. The historic district is entirely walkable with incredible restaurants, rooftop bars, ghost tours, and nearby Tybee Island beach — all within a short drive.
Both cities offer Southern charm and Spanish moss, but Savannah has a more intimate, walkable feel with its famous town squares. Charleston offers a wider variety of venue styles and a larger dining scene. Both are beautiful — it comes down to personal preference.
Our two Savannah elopement venues are Forsyth Park (the city's iconic park with the famous fountain and live oaks draped in Spanish moss) and the Davenport House (a historic Federal-style mansion in the heart of the historic district). All packages start at $1,275.
To elope in Georgia: (1) book your venue and package, (2) both partners apply in person at the Chatham County Probate Court for a marriage license ($66 with premarital counseling certificate or $86 without, paid directly to the county — Elopements Inc. cannot obtain the license for you; no waiting period, same-day issuance), (3) bring photo ID and Social Security numbers, and (4) hold your ceremony with a licensed GA officiant. Elopements Inc. handles the rest.
Yes. Every Savannah package includes a professional elopement photographer: 100–150 edited photos with the one-hour Getaway Plus ($1,275 at Forsyth Park, $1,875 at the Davenport House) and 150–200 with the two-hour Friends and Family ($1,675 and $2,775). Images arrive in a shareable online gallery with high-resolution downloads and print ordering; RAW files are an optional $200–$250 add-on.
You meet your coordinator, officiant and photographer at Forsyth Park's fountain or the Davenport House courtyard for one to two hours of coverage with up to 20 guests, then take portraits through the historic district under the live oaks. We handle permits, the timeline and returning the signed license to Chatham County; edited photos arrive in your online gallery.
Yes. Georgia has no waiting period. Both partners apply in person at the Chatham County Probate Court in Savannah's historic district, pay $66 with a premarital counseling certificate or $86 without, and receive the license immediately. Your Elopements Inc. ceremony can follow that afternoon at Forsyth Park or the Davenport House, and the officiant returns the signed license for you.
Our two Savannah elopement venues are Forsyth Park (from $1,275), the city's most photographed park with its famous fountain and live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and the Davenport House (from $1,875), a historic Federal-style mansion with a walled courtyard in the heart of the historic district. Both are fully permitted and included in every package.
You meet your photographer and licensed Georgia officiant at Forsyth Park or the Davenport House, hold the ceremony, and stay for portraits under the oaks — coordination is handled for you. Georgia has no waiting period, so many couples pick up their Chatham County license that morning. Coverage runs one to two hours depending on package.