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Elopements are on the Rise
Once stigmatized, elopements are on the rise. These intimate ceremonies are even celebrated as a pressure- and hassle-free way to exchange vows. In 2022, a national survey conducted by Helzberg Diamonds found that 62% of couples said they were open to an elopement-style wedding. As in, one that is scaled back in terms of costs, planning, guest list and time spent on the big day.
An elopement is typically a very small gathering. Often the location for the exchange of vows is the star of the show. Whether at a national park, on a sandy beach or beside a glacier-fed lake, there are a lot of fantastic — and wildly photogenic — places for an elopement. Here are 15 of our top picks.