{"id":582183,"date":"2016-03-10T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T20:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=582183"},"modified":"2018-06-12T16:23:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T21:23:47","slug":"16-mind-blowing-elopement-destinations-around-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/16-mind-blowing-elopement-destinations-around-world\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Mind-Blowing Elopement Destinations Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582285\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/60\/18\/601861906d11fd72.png\" alt=\"mind-blowing elopement destinations\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imajgallery.com\/\">Imaj Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With more and more couples choosing to elope, we decided it was high time to share our favorite elopement destinations across the globe. From stunning island locales to the most epic mountainstops, these elopement destinations will have you booking your flight to a spectacular spot before you can say &ldquo;I do!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Bali, Indonesia<\/h2>\n<p>Bali combines&nbsp;a tropical island atmosphere with the romantic fairy tale enchantment of a garden filled with lush greenery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582188\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b1\/63\/b163a649669983ff.jpg\" alt=\"Bohemian-Chic-Bali-Wedding-at-Puri-Wulandari-Terralogical-Photography-18-600x899\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.terralogical.com\/\">Terralogical Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582189\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/be\/67\/be67dd44296814f5.jpg\" alt=\"Post-Wedding-Shoot-in-Bali-by-THEUPPERMOST-4-of-30-600x399\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theuppermost.com\/\">THEUPPERMOST<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Iceland<\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate other-worldly destination, Iceland provides everything from mountain terrain to hot springs to the seemingly supernatural Northern Lights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582190\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/53\/55\/5355499b93e2cff9.jpg\" alt=\"Majestic-Iceland-Wedding-27-600x900\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.withloveandembers.com\/\">With Love &amp;&nbsp;Embers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582191\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/60\/5f\/605f0766ced21aca.jpg\" alt=\"Mind-Blowing-Iceland-Engagement-Session-Benajmin-Le-Du-Photography-24-of-49-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.benjaminledu.com\/\">Benjamin Le Du Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Tuscany, Italy<\/h2>\n<p>It&rsquo;s no secret that Italy is the romance capital of the world, and between the olive groves, vineyards, and&nbsp;Renaissance-era architecture, Tuscany is beautiful from every angle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582195\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/63\/556356df21e82b7c.jpg\" alt=\"L-F-0678-600x899\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/igloophotoblog.com\/\">Igloo Photoblog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582194\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/c4\/84c4cfc2ff55d3b8.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic-Italian-Wedding-at-Castel-Monastero-15-of-23-600x401\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertopanciatici.com\/\">Roberto Panciatici<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Isle of Skye, Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>For the adventurous couple, Scotland&rsquo;s Isle of Skye offers an elopement experience that will make you feel as if time has stopped while you hike through the rugged, dark green landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582197\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/51\/005197dcbfcb10cc.jpg\" alt=\"Same-Sex-Fairy-Glen-Wedding-The-Kitcheners-24-600x899\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/thekitcheners.co.uk\/\">The Kitcheners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582198\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/0b\/f60b7ca38aad9bba.jpg\" alt=\"Epic-Post-Wedding-Shoot-at-the-Isle-of-Skye-11-of-18-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lynnekennedyblog.co.uk\/\">Lynne Kennedy<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Saint Lucia,&nbsp;Caribbean<\/h2>\n<p>Saint Lucia is our favorite breath of fresh air in the Caribbean, with its rocky shoreline, historical ruins, and epic volcano backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582192\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3c\/6d\/3c6dbb3894badb08.jpg\" alt=\"stunning-scenic-destination-wedding-in-St-Lucia-with-photos-by-C-and-I-Studios-19\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.c-iphotographers.com\/\">C&amp;I Studios<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582193\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/d7\/5cd709b333db29e5.jpg\" alt=\"This-St-Lucia-Elopement-Brilliantly-Mixes-Luxury-and-Minimalism-Matt-Lien-10-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/mattlien.com\/\">Matt Lien<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Anchorage, Alaska<\/h2>\n<p>If snow-capped mountains are your jam, look no further than Anchorage, Alaska, where&nbsp;towering peaks surrounding you make you feel like the only two people on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582201\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8c\/f2\/8cf2e4b460b16245.jpg\" alt=\"Winter-Elopement-Inspiration-at-Eklunta-Lake-Kristian-Lynae-Photography-7-600x900\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kristianirey.com\/\">Kristian Lynae Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582200\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/94\/21\/9421db53f2b4d143.jpg\" alt=\"Alaskan-Elopement-Inspiration-at-Portage-Lake-Jess-Hunter-Photography-6197-600x412\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesshunterphotography.com\/\">Jess Hunter Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7.&nbsp;Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>From intricately-designed temples to sandy shores, Thailand has a little bit of everything for the couple who wants to see it all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582203\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/38\/7c\/387c0a96fbadf855.jpg\" alt=\"jo-and-bo-29-of-40\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/nordicaphotography.com\/\">Nordica Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582202\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/40\/4f40a89169e407e7.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical-Destination-Wedding-Thailand-Shari-and-Mike-Photographers-9-of-40-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/shariandmike.ca\/\">Shari + Mike Photographers<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Banff, Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Icy-blue water doesn&rsquo;t get better or more beautiful than the lakes in Canada&rsquo;s Banff National Park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582207\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a5\/23\/a5238e4016e2e3ff.jpg\" alt=\"Breathtaking-Canadian-Elopement-at-Lake-Louise-My-Canvas-Media-10-600x900\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/mycanvasmedia.com\/\">My Canvas Media<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582208\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b8\/f3\/b8f36d9b3610ec4c.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning-Banff-Elopement-in-the-Tunnel-Mountain-Reservoir-Tricia-Victoria-Photography-37-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/triciavictoriaphotography.com\/\">Tricia Victoria Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9.&nbsp;Santorini, Greece<\/h2>\n<p>Couples with an affinity for a pared down wedding celebration that highlights the natural beauty of the destination choose Santorini for its notable blue and white&nbsp;Cyclades houses and impossibly beautiful island views.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582212\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/26\/ee\/26eedaa3a1f70fe1.jpg\" alt=\"Glamorous-Santorini-Wedding-at-the-Anastasi-Church-Thanasis-Kaiafas-14-600x902\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thanasiskaiafas.com\/\">Thanasis Kaiafas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582211\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/35\/df35e49cf06593d7.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant-Destination-Wedding-Santorini-Jules-Bower-7-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jules-photographer.com\/\">Jules Bower<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10. Wanaka, New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>Forget the limo; you&rsquo;ll need a helicopter ride to take you to the heights of Wanaka, New Zealand to say &ldquo;I do&rdquo; among the epic heights of&nbsp;Mount Aspiring National Park!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582209\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/44\/ce\/44ced15ed9731b0d.jpg\" alt=\"Jeni-James-Golden-Hour-Photography-28-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldenhourstudios.com\/\">Golden Hour Studios<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582210\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/16\/49\/1649fe7e1dfe61b5.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxed-Farm-Wedding-in-Wanaka-Andy-Brown-Photography-19-of-33-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andybrown.co.nz\/\">Andy Brown Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>11.&nbsp;Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>This Mexican resort town is ideal for an intimate beach ceremony in the candy-colored sunset. Plus, the town is known for it&rsquo;s lively nightclub scene, perfect for a little post-elopement celebrating!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582217\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/71\/4f\/714f17c5d9df6c98.jpg\" alt=\"Breezy-Wedding-NOW-Amber-Puerto-Vallarta-Fer-Juaristi-23-of-30-600x399\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/ferjuaristi.com\/\">Fer Juaristi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582216\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cb\/3c\/cb3cab5558bb93cd.jpg\" alt=\"destination-wedding-casa-china-blanca-puerto-vallerta-mexico-the-dazzling-details-elizabeth-lloyd-photography-29\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elfoto.org\/\">Elizabeth Lloyd<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>12. Amalfi Coast, Italy<\/h2>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve dreamed of eloping in Italy, but envision a waterfront ceremony, the Amalfi Coast brilliantly combines the country&rsquo;s Old World feel with incredible views of the coast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582219\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/47\/57\/4757077024853937.jpg\" alt=\"Amalfi-Coast-Elopement-2Brides-16-600x811\" width=\"600\" height=\"811\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.2brides.se\/\">2 Brides Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582220\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0d\/2a\/0d2a9fa69dcb0f25.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic-Amalfi-Coast-Wedding-27-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinziabruschini.it\/\">Cinzia Bruschini<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>13. Big Sur, California<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you say your vows upon the rocks with the water down below, or you stand barefoot on the beach as you say &ldquo;I do,&rdquo; Big Sur is California&rsquo;s most epic elopement destination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582221\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cd\/70\/cd7036f771e7f372.jpg\" alt=\"Adventurous-Big-Sur-Elopement-16-of-42-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/eliciabryan.com\/\">Elicia Bryan Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582222\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d1\/47\/d147cfe706ec0177.jpg\" alt=\"Henry-Miller-Library-Wedding-Big-Sur-Chaz-Cruz-13-of-31-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chazcruz.com\/\">Chaz Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>14. Whytecliff Park, Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Located along the Howe Sound, Whytecliff Park combines the best of both worlds: a tranquil waterfront view and rows of majestic mountains.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582224\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a9\/fa\/a9faf08238dfa63c.jpg\" alt=\"Enchanting-Elopement-at-Whytecliff-Park-9-of-29-600x900\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplyroseblog.com\/\">Simply Rose Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582225\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/95\/2b\/952ba561a738f925.jpg\" alt=\"Daring-Pre-Wedding-Shoot-Whytecliff-Park-Orange-Memories-Photography-16-of-23-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/orangememories.com\/\">Orange Memories Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>15. Granby, Colorado<\/h2>\n<p>Colorado has plenty of scenic options for couples to choose from, but we can&rsquo;t help but love Granby, located right in the&nbsp;Rocky Mountain National Park, for its watercolor-esque&nbsp;mountain views and big, blue sky above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582241\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/77\/5c\/775ca7876e876194.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant-Rustic-Wedding-at-Strawberry-Creek-Ranch-Danny-K-Photography-0122-600x899\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dannykphotography.com\/\">Danny K Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582242\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/de\/5cde4e292be4f5f8.jpg\" alt=\"Glamorous-Colorado-Wedding-at-Strawberry-Creek-Ranch-15-of-32-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mallorymunson.com\/\">Mallory Munson Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>16. Maui, Hawaii<\/h2>\n<p>For the ultimate island experience in the United States, couples choose the beaches Maui, Hawaii, where the beach wedding venues are abundant and the sunsets will always take your breath away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582235\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/33\/bf\/33bf642da747e719.jpg\" alt=\"Pastel-Beach-Wedding-Andaz-Maui-Love-and-Water-Photography-12-of-28-600x900\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovewaterphoto.com\/\">Love and Water Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-582233\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/28\/d8\/28d88602efc476cc.jpg\" alt=\"Family-Style-Wedding-on-the-Beach-at-Andaz-Maui-Anna-Kim-Photography-421-600x400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/annakimphotography.com\/\">Anna Kim Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has the travel bug bit you yet? Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/our-favorite-spots-in-the-u-s-for-epic-engagement-photos\/\">our favorite spots in the U.S. for epic engagement photos<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/xoxoNicole5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-nicole.jpg\" alt=\"xoxoNicole\" width=\"105\" height=\"47\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>image by Imaj Gallery With more and more couples choosing to elope, we decided it was high time to share our favorite elopement destinations across the globe. From stunning island locales to the most epic mountainstops, these elopement destinations will have you booking your flight to a spectacular spot before you can say &ldquo;I do!&rdquo; 1. 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