A big, traditional wedding can be wonderful for some couples. But for others, a super small celebration, with only a few guests or perhaps none at all, is just right.
And if you choose to go the elopement route, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on professional wedding pictures. Many eloping couples opt to bring along a photographer to capture their special day in all of its joy, intimacy and romance, whether it’s at the local city hall or some far-flung destination.
Below, we’ve gathered 24 elopement photos so dreamy, they just might persuade you to ditch your elaborate wedding plans.
1. Paipo, Italy
2. Brooklyn, New York
3. Yosemite National Park, California
4. Venice, Italy
5. Aspen, Colorado
6. Folly Beach, South Carolina
7. The Lofoten Islands, Norway
8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
9. New York City, New York
10. Windhoek, Namibia
11. Lake Como, Italy
12. Oahu, Hawaii
13. Antelope Canyon, Arizona
14. Pigeon Bay, New Zealand
15. Maui, Hawaii
16. Yosemite National Park, California
17. Queenstown, New Zealand
18. Glencoe, Scotland
19. Hatta, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20. Maui, Hawaii
21. Bear Mountain State Park, New York
22. Pacific City, Oregon
23. Patagonia, Argentina
24. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
