Eloping as an Older Couple


What's 'older' anyway? I am always so happy to receive inquiries from couples in their 50s and 60s wanting to elope, for so many reasons. One: you're some of my favorites, I am an old soul so I always find tings to talk about with older couples, two: I a so happy you found each other! Eloping at older age makes sense for so many couples. Many have been married before and had the 'big wedding experience'. Some prioritize experiences and privacy more than the big wedding thing. Some want something intimate and very meaningful. A lot of older couples are not on social media (I want to be like you!) so they don't know much about eloping and if they do, they're wondering if eloping is a trend for couples in their 20s or 30s.

The good news is there are no rules: anyone can elope, despite of age.

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Tips on Eloping For Older Couples


I worked with many couples in their 40s-60s and here are some of my best tips on how to make getting married as an older couple easier.

  • pick location that speaks to you but keep it realistic in terms of 'how are you going to get there'. Do you want to hike or do you want location easily accessible with many beautiful photo spots by the road or with minimal walking.
  • Pick activity that match your fitness level. If hiking, horseback riding is not what is accessible to you, pick something you both love. Wine tasting? Visiting high-rated restaurant? Nice pleasant stroll by the water? Fly fishing?
  • Pick location with good towns/cities to base yourself out of. If you're thinking of spending your honeymoon in the area after your elopement, you certainly want to have access to some restaurants or cute mountain towns for shopping. Some elopement locations are more remote than others, that is why it's important to pick yours close to some comforts.
  • Pick wedding dress and suit that is extra comfortable. Some of the trendiest wedding dress are for the younger brides who can make it through the day feeling slightly uncomfortable, but why would you justify comfort? You can read my guide on best wedding dresses here but comfort over looks, anytime.
  • Make a dinner reservation right after your elopement to celebrate your love!
  • Include the guests whose company you value the most and with whom you want to spend the evening. Some of my favorite elopements with older couples were 'just us' elopements.
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