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Offbeat Wed loves elopements! Come fill up your eyeballs with inspiration (plus advice on how to avoid family drama!) Also browse our archive of courthouse weddings (because we loves us some Justice of the Peace!).

A queer DC elopement as seen on @offbeatbride

Cat shoes and tattoos: a queer D.C. elopement

This is one gorgeous, intimate, and plain awesome Washington D.C. elopement between two ladies. The only way they let their families know about the marriage was through an April Fool’s Day Facebook status change… that ended up being real. Don’t miss the tearful vows, the amazing D.C. War Memorial ceremony venue, and the post-ceremony tattoos. And just wait until you see what one of the bride’s did to her shoes to honor some missing wedding party members!

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These dapper guys had a super chic New York City elopement

John and Randy had the sweet and tiny Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City elopement of our dizziest daydreams. Between their chic-as-hell style, adorable portraits, and the New York skyline, it’s our favorite kind of urban chic awesomeness. Don’t miss the shots in DUMBO, “Top of the Rock,” Grand Central, and Bethesda Fountain in Central Park where they held the ceremony. Oh, and you’ll go nuts for their subtly matching sleek suits.

Scottish elopement as seen on @offbeatbride #weddings #scotland #bohemian

Let this winter elopement in Scotland sweep you off your feet

These two wanted an intimate and gorgeous elopement in Scotland, and they got it. Private five-course meals, cakes with sparklers, a fabulous ceremony setting, and even some haggis. Can you imagine a more romantic way to share your intimate vows? Don’t miss the bride’s fabulous floral gown, the scenic sights at the hotel, and the hailstorm that followed.

A Vegas elopement on a rooftop at twilight as seen on @offbeatbride

A Vegas destination elopement on a rooftop at twilight

Kendra and Spencer had a rooftop wedding at twilight in Downtown Vegas with neon light backdrop. So glamorous, so shiny! This Vegas destination elopement featured the bride’s black and white gown, the groom’s chic black suit, florals from Flora Pop (and their tear drop trailer!), and the Vegas sunset. Let’s peek at how it all went down, including their first shared donut as a married couple.

New York Chinatown wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Major shenanigans and a chic dress at this New York Chinatown wedding

Mihai and Gabby were aiming for a mini tour of New York (and especially Chinatown!) to bookend their sweet city hall wedding and they absolutely rocked it in style. From her short and chic dress to his sharp blue suit, they owned the city and even a samurai sword or two. You’ll want to start scrolling to share in the feels and the radness of this homage to love, New York Chinatown wedding.

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A self-officiated sunrise summit elopement

“We made the climb by headlamp, snuggled up with each other while the day got brighter, and then parted ways to change clothes in private. When we were both ready, we just met back in the middle and went for it — no rehearsal, no audience. It was off-the-cuff, and mostly casual, and absolutely perfect.” Elopements make us teary with their intimacy, and this one is no exception. Come for the romance, stay for the gorgeous scenery.