The top 10 elopement locations in and around philadelphia.
The location of your elopement makes a big difference in how your day goes, so picking something that matches your vision for your day is crucial. If you're struggling to find the perfect location locally, here are my top 10 recommendations. I always work 1 on 1 with my clients to help them find a location that perfectly suits them and their vision for their celebration. If you're considering booking but struggling to find a perfect place, get in touch, and we'll figure it out together.
Peace Valley Park
Peace Valley Park is a 1,500 acre park located near Doylestown, Pennsylvania, featuring serene Lake Galena and a plethora of foliage at all times of year. Depending on the size of your group, there is only a photography permit required -- and a pavilion, if you'd like to have a rain plan in place!
Doylestown, PA
Island Beach State Park
Island Beach State Park (IBSP) in New Jersey offers a stunning, natural coastal setting for intimate elopements, featuring white sand beaches, sweeping sand dunes, and maritime forests. Popular for its quiet, scenic vibe, the park requires a simple, inexpensive permit for weddings, making it an affordable, beautiful choice for beach-loving couples.
New Jersey
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Hawk Mountain's 2500 acres of protected forests includes 8+ miles of hiking trails, varying in length and difficulty. There is trail fee for non-members, and hiking is only allowed from dawn to dusk, though it is a gorgeous and accessible location right on the Appalachian trail for an elopement!
Hamburg, PA
Media Courthouse
Located in beautiful Media on the Main Line in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the Media Courthouse is a classic piece of architecture featuring beautiful white pillars and a lovely exterior -- plus, it's walkable through town and to your celebration!
Media, PA
City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of the City of Philadelphia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, and is a rare location within the city that does *not* require a permit for photography!
Philadelphia PA
Cape May
Cape May, NJ, is a premier seaside resort at the southern tip of New Jersey known for its National Historic District featuring over 600 preserved Victorian buildings, pristine beaches, and the pedestrian-friendly Washington Street Mall. Their ceremony permit overlooking the Lighthouse is fairly straightforward, and a wonderful way to host a beach microwedding without the fuss.
New jersey
Christ Church
Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1695 as a parish of the Church of England, it played an integral role in the founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
Old City, Philadelphia PA
Airbnb or VRBO
There are countless Airbnbs or VRBOs in the surrounding Philadelphia area that are the perfect backdrop to an elopement. Always check with them if you're having any additional guests on the property, but if you're looking for peace, privacy, and freedom, this is the move.
West Chester, PA
Hickory Run
Hickory Run State Park is a 15,990-acre Pennsylvania state park in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Spread across the Pocono mountains, Hickory Run State Park also boasts an intimate and beautiful chapel that can be rented for an elopement or microwedding.
White haven, PA
Your Own house / Backyard
There's nothing more emotional and perfect that having your elopement in the place you love the most: your home.
wherever you are
