11 Unique Elopement Ideas For Couples Who Don't Want to Stress Over a Big Wedding

A destination elopement is an especially great idea because you don't have to worry about flying your guests out, and your wedding can also double as your honeymoon. How about a personal ceremony in Cancún, Mexico?

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Dress as casual or as fancy as you'd like at City Hall. This couple, in particular, decided to fly to San Francisco alone to tie the knot and make it into a five-day trip of sightseeing.

This couple held an old-school-style New York elopement, allowing just a handful of friends and family to witness their union. The couple then celebrated with a private reception between the two of them at a classy cocktail bar.

Why stress over selecting a wedding venue when you can bring the wedding to you? This couple opted for an intimate sunset ceremony on the edge of Pinto Canyon, followed by a Champagne celebration with a small white cake. The only people invited were the bride, groom, officiant, and photographer.

This elopement at Disney World's Beach Club Resort is just one example of how you can incorporate your favorite fandom into your big day. Not having a guest list means you have more creative freedom and no one can complain about how over-the-top you go.

In the case that you do want to sneak off and marry like these two, a courthouse ceremony is the perfect way to keep it between just the two of you without any of the extra hassle.

Sounds crazy, but it's been done before! If you really want to go with a unique route, exchange vows in a hot-air balloon like this couple, and capture your own photos with a GoPro.

Since you don't have a lengthy guest list to work with, virtually any location can be your venue — even a forest. Bring along a violinist to set the scene as you walk to the "altar," and replace the reception with a small hot beverage station to enjoy as newlyweds, like this couple did.

Just because it's an elopement, doesn't mean you have to skimp on the details. This beautifully decorated scene in the woods is both the ceremony and intimate "reception" location.

How incredible would it be to have an entire wedding venue to yourselves? If budget isn't an issue, go as grand as you'd like and enjoy a private estate between the two of you.