The Best Elopement Destinations for Adventurous Couples

Mar 112 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

A couple eloping in one of the best elopement destinations: the Italian Dolomites.

If you love adventure, you NEED to choose from this list of the best elopement destinations! Elopements are becoming more and more popular and for all the right reasons. While traditional weddings are not for everyone, elopements allow you to completely customize your wedding day to reflect your values and unique personalities. Elopements can be thrilling, fun, and full of adventure, so let’s dive into some of the most unforgettable destinations for an adventure elopement!

My Top 10 Best Elopement Destinations:

Epic Coastal Escapes

Greece: Say your vows along Crete’s rugged coastline or Milos’ sea caves for a true pinch-me moment.
Portugal: Explore golden cliffs of the Algarve or the volcanic beauty of the Azores for an even more adventurous vibe.

Bride and groom enjoying hiking in one of the best elopement destinations: The Italian Dolomites.

Breathtaking Mountain Views

Switzerland: Switzerland is one of my favorites, with picturesque alpine villages and gorgeous mountain peaks.
Norway: Eloping beneath the Northern Lights or at the edge of a fjord? Totally epic.
Dolomites, Italy: The dolomites are filled with jagged peaks and emerald lakes. I’ll never stop swooning over the beauty of Lago di Braies and Cadini di Misurina!
New Zealand: A hike through Fiordland National Park before saying “I do”? Count me in!

Learn how to plan an iconic mountain elopement here!

Wild & Remote Landscapes

Iceland: Volcanoes, glaciers, black sand beaches, and waterfalls–need I say more?
Greenland: An unforgettable adventure with untouched Arctic landscapes, massive icebergs, fjords, and glaciers!

Bride and groom walking along the Oregon Coast at their elopement destination.

Lush Forests & Waterfalls

Pacific Northwest: The PNW is perfect for an intimate ceremony along the Oregon coast, beside a waterfall, or in the depths of a forest.
Costa Rica: If rainforests, hidden waterfalls, and tropical beaches are your vibe, you'll love La Fortuna and Monteverde!

Adventure Elopement Activities

Consider what you want your adventure elopement to look like. These elopement destinations are perfect for planning epic activities during your ceremony or throughout the week. Incorporate your favorite activities or think outside the box for bucket list activities you’ve always wanted to try! Hiking, helicopter rides, scuba diving–you name it!

Check out unique elopement ideas for personalizing your special day here!

Bride and groom playfully spinning at their adventure elopement in Switzerland.

Let’s Plan Your Adventure Elopement Together!

The beauty of elopements is that you can create a more meaningful, stress-free experience for you and your love in a stunning location filled with extraordinary adventures. At Kyndal Capps Co., we’re always dreaming about our next adventure and adding new places to our bucket list. So, no matter where you plan on saying "I Do", we’d love to be there to capture every moment! You can learn all about me here to see if we’d be a great fit, and contact me here to start planning your adventure elopement. I can’t wait to learn all about you and your dream elopement destinations!