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The 10 Best Places To Elope

Alternatives to a Vegas drive-thru.

1. Napa Valley, Calif. - Amazing scenery, beautiful weather, and vineyards around every corner make this a perfect location for an intimate ceremony for two. Bring back a case of wine (or champagne) to celebrate with your loved ones at home. For further information, check out enchantingelopements.com.

2. Niagara Falls, N.Y. - Why save this romantic spot for the honeymoon? You can get married standing next to the falls, in a helicopter over them, or in a tethered balloon as it floats 400 feet above the roaring waters. Find a white raincoat and some cute rubber boots - it's going to be a wet ride. Get more information here.

3. Manitou Springs, CO - Get away from it all at the Blue Skies Inn, which conveniently offers an elopement package. Enjoy a gorgeous view of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from your suite as you curl up with your new husband. Go to elope2colorado.com for more details.

4. San Francisco - "I left my heart in San Francisco," sings Tony Bennett. And so can you. The Bay Area has a variety of wonderful locations to choose from: ocean side, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay view, gardens and parks. Check out ceremonyway.com for elopement packages.

5. New Orleans - The home to Mardi Gras really is the Big Easy when it comes to matrimony - Louisiana allows out-of-state residents to get married without a waiting period. Grab your bouquet (and some beads) and head for the French Quarter or Audubon Park.

6. Ashford, Wash. - Go and get hitched in one of Washington State's oldest inns - Alexander Country Inn (www.alexanderscountryinn.com). Just one mile from Mount Rainer National Park, this bed and breakfast offers a variety of elopement packages. In the parlor or out by the waterfalls; just the two of you or, with a few friends - the choice is yours.

7. Nesbit, Miss. - Were you always a Southern gal at heart? Loved Gone With the Wind? Then get married at Bonne Terre (bonneterre.com). This 15-room country inn is set on 120 acres and has two surrounding lakes. Enjoy your personal balcony as you eat chocolate-covered strawberries and drink champagne. Here's to you, for finding your own Rhett Butler. How To Love Like A Tough, Southern Chick

8. Savannah, Ga. - Be a part of history and elope at Marshall House. This 68-room hotel is located in historic downtown Savannah. Filled with modern features and 19th century character, The Marshall House is definitely unique. Visit marshallhouse.com for details.

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lwarrell Starting Over
Posted September 3, 2009

My ex and I eloped at New York's City Hall: imagine a wedding chapel in Vegas meets the Department of Motor Vehicles. Couples were called three at a time and the ceremony lasted less than two minutes. We went to McDonalds for our honeymoon. Strangely romantic, kind of like a David Lynch film.

Napa Valley sounds much better! Maybe if we married there, it would've lasted. ; )

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Ruilus Married
Posted August 25, 2009

San Francisco City Hall is a GREAT place to elope. Every day over 20 couples getting married there. This place is gorgeous. Here is a slideshow from weddings which took place there:
http://www.iqphoto.com/cityhall

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Lyz Married Community Manager
Posted September 3, 2009

OMG I loved the slide show. It is gorgeous. It makes me wish I lived there.

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Posted November 20, 2007

i want to elope with Alisha!

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Posted November 30, 2007

Rebecca, Do you have anyone in mind?! Or is the slot open? ;)

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Posted November 17, 2007

hi, i want to elope with becca... help!

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Posted November 17, 2007

hi, i want to elope. Help!

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