If you’re looking for a sign to elope in Jackson Hole, you just found it! I’m sharing our most common 5 Reasons to Elope!

More Intimate and Private

So, maybe you don’t love the limelight. Then an elopement is perfect for you! You can choose to have an elopement with just the two of you, or include your closest family and friends. Share your vows in private, and begin your lives together focused on what matters most – you, together. Jackson Hole offers some of the most scenic locations I’ve ever seen. While you may have some exploring tourists walking past at certain points, many of them are tucked away and secluded enough to offer additional privacy. And I’ve found the locals and tourists to be very respectful of the weddings happening. They’re just excited for you!

Combine Wedding and Honeymoon for Ultimate Adventure

Maybe visiting Grand Teton National Park has been on your bucket list for awhile now. Combining your wedding and honeymoon week will allow you to explore Jackson Hole (or wherever your destination wedding is) to the fullest! Fully immerse yourself in the experience. Add an adventure session to your package so you can document some of the fun activities you participate in while visiting Jackson Hole. You can literally do whatever you want! Want to go on a hike after your wedding ceremony? Let’s do this thing!

Remove Family Pressures

There is always gonna be ‘that family member’ that you’re not sure you want to invite. Maybe it’s the extended family, or maybe it’s your close family. Either way, you can begin by removing the family pressures from your wedding day by having an intimate affair. Sorry Aunt Marge and Uncle Finneas, you’ll just have to celebrate with us later! Want to still include people in some of the festivities, but not all? Check out these great ways to include family and friends in your elopement  like recording the ceremony, livestreaming, or sharing your wedding video at a later date when you’re together.

Save Money

While you will still invest in those moments that are the most precious to you, you can save the budget by choosing a destination elopement. And you get a vacation our of it too! It may be more expensive that you though to elope in Jackson Hole (it’s a little bougie, there, I said it!). But in the long run, you will likely save thousands or tens of thousands of dollars by choosing to elope. Gone are the 200+ person guest lists, expensive dinners for said guests, and venue costs! No more bridesmaids and groomsmen outfits to purchase, or table scapes to plan. There are so many ways you save on your wedding by choosing a smaller wedding. Saving money is just one of our 5 reasons to elope! 

Because it’s What You Want

This is one of the most important reasons to elope. Ok, actually it is THE most important of our 5 reasons to elope. Who cares what anyone else thinks about your choice. You should elope because it’s what YOU want to do for your wedding. Maybe it’s just the vibe you want. Or you feel to the core of your soul that it’s the best way to celebrate. Whatever it is, you should listen to that. Don’t be talked into hosting an event you don’t want. Celebrate how you want to celebrate!

Your reasons might be a mix of all those reasons, and some we didn’t include. So, Tell us why you would (or did) elope! 👇

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