Queer Elopement Stories
A collection of (meaningful) LGBTQ+ elopements stories from around the world.
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A Helicopter Elopement in Queenstown’s Remarkables
They met in Queenstown while travelling separately, then returned to the very same place for a helicopter elopement in the Remarkables, bringing their love story full circle -
A Big Sur Elopement with Redwoods, Cliffs, and Handwritten Vows
Towering redwoods, dramatic coastal cliffs, heartfelt vows, and a Whole Foods cake made this Big Sur elopement unforgettable -
Fog, Wildflowers, and Vows in Acadia National Park
A foggy morning, handwritten vows, and a secluded beach made this Acadia National Park elopement feel beautifully intimate -
A Sunrise Elopement with Rainbows, Pizza, and Polaroids
A sunrise ceremony, a surprise rainbow, coffee beneath a Pride flag, and pizza back at the condo made this Colorado elopement unforgettable -
A Gold Coast Elopement with Giant Cat Heads and a Sunset Boat Ride
A Gold Coast elopement with giant cat heads, sunset on the water, happy tears, and a dance floor finish -
A Subway Ride to “I Do” in New York City
They skipped the limo, took the subway, and got married at City Hall in Zara suits. Simple, surreal, and very New York -
A Twin Lakes Elopement with Dogs, Vows, and Espresso Martinis
A Twin Lakes elopement with dogs, espresso martinis, mountain views, and a relaxed cabin wedding morning -
Cats, Quilts, and Champagne: A Breckenridge Elopement
A Breckenridge elopement with custom shoes, champagne toasts, mountain views, and a day that felt easy from start to finish -
Checked Out: A Bookstore Elopement in NYC
They got engaged in the architecture aisle at The Strand and came back two years later to get married upstairs in the Rare Book Room. Rooftop vows, subway photos and pizza slices followed -
A North Canterbury Elopement Set Among the Vines
A relaxed vineyard elopement in North Canterbury, with a small ceremony, family close by, and celebrations that unfolded throughout the day
