A guide to meaningful, cinematic elopement locations — and how to choose the one that feels like home.
Best Places to Elope
Most couples don’t come to me saying, “We want to elope in this exact spot.”
Instead, they tell me “we just want something private and peaceful” or “we’d love to get married on a cliff overlooking the ocean.”
We’ll start with a feeling, not a map
Finding the “best place to elope” for you is about tapping into how you want to feel—and what you want your photos to look like.
On our initial call, I’ll ask questions about the landscapes you have in mind, the season you’re thinking of, and the overall vibe you want. We’ll also talk about how active you want to be on your elopement day.
Once we understand the feeling you’re drawn to—whether that’s misty and moody or wide-open and sun-drenched—the right place becomes clear.
“My partner and I went into this experience completely blind and without a plan, but Corey really helped us figure out what we wanted out of our elopement day.”
— Cheyenne and Keith, Acadia National Park
The places I guide couples most often
Each of these is a place I know deeply—a place I’ve scouted, hiked, biked, photographed, and returned to year after year in different seasons and light.
And each one offers a unique experience, which shapes the story your photos will tell.
Acadia National Park —Maine
A feast for the senses.
Pink granite cliffs, evergreen forests, tidepools, and salty Atlantic air at sunrise—Acadia is my second home and where the Acadia Elopement Collective was born.
Perfect for couples who want:
Grand Teton National Park
— Wyoming
Where the West comes wildly alive.
Sagebrush plains, wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, horses, and that jagged skyline that never gets old.
Perfect for couples who want:
Dolomites — Italy
Like eloping inside a painted landscape
Amid the jagged limestone peaks, discover rifugios, gondolas, via ferratas, and a painterly alpine glow.
Perfect for couples who want:
Patagonia — Chile
The edge of the world awaits you
Patagonia offers wind-swept steppes, glaciers, condors, and gaucho culture. These landscapes are both humbling and awe-inspiring.
Perfect for couples who want:
Catskills & Upstate New York
A hidden-gem forest retreat
Expect waterfalls, mossy ravines, moody autumn light, and small mountain towns with great food.
Perfect for couples who want:
New England & Block Island
The New England coast is a classic for a reason
Think woodlands, rivers, lighthouses, dunes, and long walks along coastal bluffs
Perfect for couples who Love:
Utah & the Southwest
Otherworldly beauty in the stillness of the desert
Everything feels bigger and quieter out in the desert. Utah is home to red rock cathedrals, light seeping into canyons, and ample dark sky places.
Perfect for couples who want:
How we choose your place
Once I have a sense of what you’re looking for, I’ll suggest a few locations. Then I’ll explain:
Together, we narrow things down until one place feels like an obvious yes. This isn’t about the most “epic” location. It’s about finding the right one for you.
“We struggled for years trying to figure out how to plan something that felt true to us. But after just one conversation with Corey, we knew we wanted something more intimate and meaningful, and she was the perfect fit. The entire experience was seamless, and her calm, supportive energy made the day stress-free.
And the photos?
They’re breathtaking.”
— Jen & Travis
2027 Elopement Destinations
Acadia National Park: June, September, October
Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole): July
Dolomites (Italy): August
Patagonia: March / early April
Block Island & New England Coast: May / June
Catskills & Upstate NY: October
Utah & the Southwest: April + December
If you’re dreaming of somewhere else, reach out—I travel for aligned couples and meaningful locations.
If you’re not sure yet, that’s okay
Most couples don’t land on this page knowing exactly where they want to elope. But they do know that they:
You bring the feeling. I’ll help you find the place that embodies it.
