5 BEAUTIFUL EUROPE ELOPEMENT & WEDDING LOCATIONS
In case you’ve never heard of the term “eloping”, simply refers to when a couple runs away to a distant place, to get married in the presence of a few closest guests. In other words, you can call it the run-away wedding package. Elopement as a way of getting married is becoming more and more popular in recent years. Many young couples, often millennials, are sick and tired of the big wedding pressure and they just want to celebrate their love simply and carefree.
However, as easy and scintillating as it may sound, some people still do find it hard in choosing the right place to elope, especially in Europe, which is why today, we’ll be looking at Top 5 beautiful locations to elope in 2020. Eloping is a very magical experience. You get a chance to say "I do" in the most beautiful places with your better half, what would you need more?
Top Elopement/ & Wedding Locations in Europe
1. MONTENEGRO - Boka Kotorska
The Bay of Kotor, known also as simply Boka, is a bay in the heart of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro and Croatia. The bay is naturally divided into four smaller parts - Herceg Novi bay, Risan bay, Kotor bay, and Tivat bay. It is a very beautiful place to get married. Montenegro isn't full of tourists just yet. People are lovely and the food is delicious. If you are looking for something different than popular spots in Europe it's a good idea to have a look at this picturesque country. Located only 1-hour drive from Dubrovnik, you can catch fairy cheap flight from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik or Manchester to Tivat.
- SVETI STEFAN, Montenegro
Aman Sveti Stefan Hotel And Restaurant (Montenegro)
If you aim to have a once-in-a-lifetime eloping event with your partner in Montenegro, Sveti Stefan in the Budva city of Montenegro would be the perfect place to make that happen.
Measuring about six miles east of Budva, Stefan Island is linked by a sand deposit formation, which has gradually formed over the years. And it is the best island for a small wedding event or elopement because naturally, it is uniquely secluded from the chaos and noise of the busy city.
Located at Sveti Stefan 85315, Montenegro, the Aman Sveti Stefan Hotel and Restaurant was initially a fishing village, which was later rebuilt into the eye-watery and stunning resort we have today. As such, for the few guests that will be present at your elopement or a small wedding ceremony, you can book rooms at the Villa Milocer(formerly the summer residence of Queen Marija Karadordevic), and the accommodation facility at Aman.
Plus, given that the hotel has lots of rooms and suites which have all been well furnished and equipped to keep you and your guests comfortable at all times, each room offers you different kinds of view from the sea, down to the beautiful garden, depending on the one you opt for. So, you can rest assured of having a seamless experience with your partner before and after the elopement in the hotel.
As some couples have done over the years, after eloping or organizing their small wedding ceremony, you could decide to spend your honeymoon right there in the hotel, at a certain discount depending on how long you wish to stay with your partner.
Trust me, other than the romantic, scintillating and peaceful experience you’ll have over there with your partner, your guests will always love you for choosing Aman Sveti Stefan Hotel and Restaurant, as your elopement location!
In a nutshell, elopement is fun especially when you’re fully aware of the right place to host it. That is why, if you’re thinking of hosting your elopement or small wedding ceremony in beautiful European countries like Montenegro and so on, then check out the above-mentioned locations, and you’ll forever live to cherish your elopement ceremony.
- PERAST, Montenegro
Vila Perast (Montenegro)
Located at Obala Kapetana Marka Martinovich,
The Villa Perast is an old small village, which is situated on the coast of the Bay of Kotor. Thus, if you’re looking for an ideal place to elope in Montenegro, with a little bit of classical experience just by the seaside, then the Villa Perast, which has an excellent hospitality service, is where you need to be.
The most fascinating thing about this area is the consistent chain of tourism activities that goes on there. So, while eloping, or after your done with your little wedding ceremony, you can use that opportunity to have some fun with your newly wedded partner, by looking around at the architectural masterpieces in the form of baroque palaces, Catholic Churches, and the famous tall towers of Perast.
2. FRENCH RIVIERA, France Coast
Paris may be the city of love but in the French Riviera, love is all around.
The Chateau de la Chèvre d’Or Wedding Venue (French Riviera)
If you’re looking at hosting a small wedding event, at a venue where the attendees will be less than 50 persons including you and your partner, then you might want to consider Chateau de la Chèvre d’Or in French Riviera.
Put differently, it is an ideal wedding spot for a more personal and intimate wedding experience, due to its small capacity. Located in the elegant village of Eze, the Chateau de la Chèvre d’Or provides to couples a panoramic sea view garden, which in most people’s words, is perfect for a small wedding and eloping ceremonies. Plus, you won’t have to worry about drinks for your few attendees as they have a beautiful terrace, where drinks can be served to your attendees before and after the elopement.
3. CROATIA, Dubrovnik
Luxury Villa Sherezade (CROATIA, Dubrovnik)
If you guys are searching for a low-key wedding setting to elope peacefully with a few guests to grace the occasions in Croatia, the Villa Sherezade is certainly an ideal and charming spot to do that.
Being a little bit isolated from the rest of the world, with a whole lot of Hispanic themes and local cuisines that makes it look more of a garden, the Sherezade restaurant will certainly make your eloping event a memorable one. Plus, you can have dozens of photoshoots with your partner, in front or behind the amazing array of its greenish plantation.
4. ITALY
- SORRENTO
Weddings in Sorrento. A charming town which dominates the sunny Bay of Naples. Sorrento became a very popular wedding destination and couples from all around the world choose to get married in this enchanting southern Italian city. This place is famous for its remarkable landscapes, sea and mountain views, as well as romantic and gorgeous wedding venues
Villa Sabrina (Sorrento)
By nature, Sorrento has become quite popular as a result of its unique sea, landscapes, and Mountain View’s, which is why it is often regarded as one of the wedding ceremony abodes in Italy. And one of these abodes is none other than the Villa Sabrina, which is stationed in Flamands, quite close to Gustavia.
In regards to what you’ll get when eloping on this Villa, it offers the most beautiful view on Flamands Beach, which is going to add more spice to your wedding photographs. Plus, the Villa is always adorned in extremely bright colors, which often gives it the appearance of abode, and has an impeccable quiet and serene atmosphere, to make your eloping experience more romantic and soothing for both you guys and the attendees.
Being built on 3 levels, the first floor of the Villa is the entry point, the second floor is where the master bedroom is, which has been well furnished with all the necessary accessories, and the third floor which is meant for relaxation and views. It also has stairs, which will take you from your bedroom on the second floor to the swimming pool closed to the beach on the first floor. In summary, this is a perfect place for an elopement, especially if you’re looking to spend your honeymoon immediately.
- LAKE COMO
Lake Como is the perfect location for a romantic Elopement in Italy. If you are tempted by the idea of exchanging your vows in an intimate and romantic Italian destination Lake Comois the perfect spot! If you travel from the UK you can get quick Ryanair flight to Milan and then drive 1.5hour up north. Eloping on Lake Como is a unique experience. It is another concept of wedding: just yours, simple and unique in the same time.
Villa Balbiano (Lake Como, Italy)
Ask about a discreet, yet charming villa where you can elope in absolute tranquillity in Lake Como, and I’ll tell you about the Villa Hotel. One of the reasons why the villa is a great choice for elopement is because of its beautiful atmosphere, where you and your partner will also have the capacity to spice things up with a good number of romantic experiences.
Plus, you can make your elopement a memorable one by ordering for some romantic candlelight dinners from them, under the jasmine gazebo shade found in the Villa, or better still, place an order for lanterns and candles which will aid in illuminating and making your small reception event more private and romantic
And if you’re ever worried about space, for your partner, a swimming pool or massage center, the villa has got you covered with its highly spacious and well-illuminated suites and rooms. Moreover, it’s an elopement so you’re not going to need that much of a space. Here are some added benefits when you elope in the Villa Hotel (Lake Como)
Benefits of Eloping at Villa (Lake Como)
It offers a special ceremony between April to October, which spans through Monday to Friday right under the gazebo shade. If you’re an American, or from any English speaking country, you have nothing to worry about as the location’s official mode of communication is the English language.
An added advantage to eloping in this location is in its provision of live music bands, who are always there to spice up your elopement event if you want them to.
For the brides, if you can’t travel with your makeup artist or hairstylists, the Villa has got you covered with its dedicated team of makeup artists and hairstylists, who are always ready to be at your service before the elopement. You’ll be able to hold your small dinner or ceremony at the serene and reserved area under the stunning and beautiful gazebo on the Lake Como. Or better still, you can have a sensational candlelight dinner, right inside the cellar veranda at the Villa. Their menu covers things like lemon sorbet, 2 starters, dessert, 1 first course, coffee, 1-second dish, water and wedding cake.
5. MALTA
The island-state of Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy), it consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino, of which Malta is the largest island. Malta has been described as one big open-air museum. What makes it unique is that so much of the past is visible today.
If you are Game of Thrones, Troy or Gladiator fan you should check this beautiful destination. There are plenty of options for your pre-wedding session (Mdina, Valleta and incredible Gozo island). Malta has it all! The true secret of the Maltese islands lies in its waters. Malta, Comino and Gozo are rich with very famous diving and snorkelling spots. Besides beautiful beaches all along the coast, Blue Lagoon is famous worldwide. It will be a once in a lifetime experience you won’t regret.
The Olive Gardens (Mdina, Malta)
Located in the isolated historical rich city of Mdina, the Olive Gardens provides an adequate amount of space for a small wedding ceremony. Surrounded by stunning olive groves and greenish plants, the garden is extremely clean in regards to the environment and pool. In total, the upper and lower part of the garden offers up to 100 attendees in an indoor event, and at most 250 attendees for an outdoor hosting in the garden. That’s why, the garden is a perfect place in Malta to arrange for your elopement peacefully, with the blessings of nature all around you.
ELOPEMENT VS WEDDING
The major differences, between eloping and a normal wedding ceremony include:
Consent: Eloping is done without the consent of the couple’s parents, while a wedding ceremony is done with the consent and presence of the couple’s parent.
Stress: Another difference is that eloping is less stressful, as it doesn’t involve much planning like when it comes to hosting a normal wedding ceremony.
Expenses: Expenses is what majorly separates eloping from the actual way of getting married. According to a research study, an average American spends $27,000 on a wedding ceremony, compared to the meagre cost of eloping. Obviously, this is why some people prefer eloping to having a usual wedding ceremony.
Secret: While elopement is done in secret, a wedding ceremony is often done in front of people.
Acquaintances: No acquaintance is often present during an elopement, whereas, friends and family are those who grace a wedding ceremony.
Romantic: Last but not the least, eloping is often more romantic than the usual wedding ceremony because the former, is often performed in an isolated and quiet environment, where the couples get to feel their love to the fullest, without much eyes watching them.
Locations: Elopement are mostly done abroad, far away from the presence of the family members, while marriages are mostly done within the region where the friends and family are.
Fun: Elopement is often fun filled and free of control from lots of people like parents, friends, and colleagues. However, marriages are filled with fun, which are contributed by family and friends.
So, now that you’ve seen the differences and advantages of eloping, where can you elope with your partner in Europe?
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