The 10 Best Elopement Packages in Florida

While some couples want to savor their engagement and let the wedding planning process linger, others may want to skip the stress of a large, lavish ceremony and simply elope. With Florida offering a diverse roster of venues ranging from beachside hotels to private islands, you have plenty of styles and price points to choose from when booking an intimate celebration that hones in on what truly matters—the couple.

We've scoured elopement packages from wedding planners and venues everywhere, from the tip of the state in Key West to the panhandle in Sandestin. For something on the more rustic side, truly immersed in the state's magnificent nature, you can always have a National Park elopement in the Everglades surrounded by coastal mangroves. But for something less hands-on, here are 10 of the best places to elope in Florida.

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Seas the Day Package, The Elser Hotel, Miami

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Post up in a bay-view suite in Downtown Miami at The Elser Hotel, where you can "Seas the Day" with a four-hour yacht charter (packages start at $5,000) complete with a photographer on-hand to capture your exchange of vows on the water. Once you cruise back to the dock, you'll continue the wedding celebration with dinner at swanky Jaguar Sun and a Champagne breakfast in bed the following morning.

398 NE Fifth St., Miami, FL 33132

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Elopement Package, Bungalows Key Largo, Key Largo

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The first and only luxe all-inclusive in the Florida Keys, adults-only Bungalows Key Largo is as close to Tahiti as you can get without ever leaving the country. With 135 villas scattered along the waterfront, you'll feel like you've slipped away to a private island paradise—one complete with its own floating tiki boats perfect for happy hour and a 56-foot catamaran where you can set off for romantic sunset sails. Couples can even take advantage of the "bungalows bubble butler," who can prepare a candlelit Champagne bath experience in the al fresco soaking tub on your bougainvillea-covered veranda. The Elopement Package—which starts at $3,500 midweek—covers everything you'll need to tie the knot, including a private ceremony on Tranquility or Coconut Beach and in-room rose petals and Champagne the evening of your wedding.

99010 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037

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Two by the Sea, The Reach Resort Key West–Curio Collection by Hilton, Key West

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From Miami, take the scenic drive across the Overseas Highways to the only stretch of natural private beach in Key West at The Reach Resort Key West–Curio Collection by Hilton. Say "I do" on the sand with the "Two by the Sea" intimate ceremony package, which starts at $2,950 and includes a ceremony coordinator, an officiant, a bridal bouquet and boutonnière, a single-tier wedding cake and photography. You can take your pick of venues to exchange vows, opting between a floating gazebo over the Atlantic Ocean or a sunset ceremony on the sand. Since you'll instantly shift from wedding to honeymoon mode, celebrate in Florida fashion with a boat ride over to Snipes Key for a private beach picnic and snorkeling.

1435 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040

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Barefoot on the Beach, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, South Walton

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Head north to the Panhandle's infamous powder-soft white-sand beaches to elope on a private stretch of shoreline at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, near Destin. The drive alone on the scenic road connecting 16 coastal communities and artist colonies is half the allure of this side of Florida. Once you get here, you'll be whisked into a king-bed beach-view room where you can prepare for your Barefoot on the Beach Ceremony (starting at $6,550) for up to 20 guests. The package includes everything from a day-of coordinator to a professional photographer ready to capture your special day.

4000 Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach, FL 32550

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Elopement Package, Acqualina Resort and Residences, Sunny Isles

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Want to tie the knot in Miami but skip the chaos of South Beach? Just north at Acqualina Resort and Residences in Sunny Isles Beach you can have white-glove service and a full wedding planning experience all wrapped into a single package (starting at $5,800). On-site wedding specialist Jessica Roldan can tailor the moment so the elopement matches the wedding you've always dreamed of, starting with a two-hour Royal Spa Suite session and day lounging in a private poolside cabana. The package includes a private oceanfront ceremony followed by an intimate beachfront dinner for two with Acqualina's chef putting on the ultimate post-wedding show.

17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

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Steal Away Package, Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key

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Private island without the need to pull out a passport? At Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys—the only private island resort in the country—you'll be in a scene plucked from the British West Indies while just being a quick boat ride off the coast of Florida. The adults-only haven is the perfect place to elope in style, especially with the Steal Away Package ($5,000 midweek or $6,000 on weekends), which includes a ceremony in the location of your choice, an hour of professional photography, a bridal bouquet and a Champagne toast post-ceremony. Since the resort only hosts one wedding a day, you know yours will receive all the attention it deserves.

28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

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Elope at the Pink Palace, The Don CeSar, St. Petersburg

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This Gulf Coast beauty (dubbed the Pink Palace) sports a storied history spanning back more than a century to when silver screen and literary stars like F. Scott Fitzgerald once called The Don CeSar their home-away-from-home. Considered one of the best historic hotels in the country, the celebrated spot is sure to make the start of your marriage a memorable one. Post up in one of the suites surrounded by tropical gardens and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, linger at the beach, or spend the day golfing in one of the nearby PGA-worthy courses. With the weekday elopement ceremony packages, which start at $2,500, you'll say "I do" on a private veranda or the beach pavilion followed by a dream photoshoot post-ceremony on the sand.

3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

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Two Palms Package, Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key

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Whether you're planning a ceremony for two or 25, Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys has you covered with its Two Palms Elopement Package. Elope in the 60-acre property in Duck Key, where the water is as turquoise as it is in the Caribbean. Here, the mix of townhouse-style villas and adults-only rum bars and cabanas give off a private island vibe. For something on the more intimate side, the elopement package (starting at $2,300) includes a day-of wedding planner, an officiant, a one-tier cake and a bottle of Champagne or sparkling cider—plus discounted rates for a water view junior suite, so you can wake up to stunning ocean views your first day as newlyweds.

61 Hawks Cay Blvd., Duck Key, FL 33050

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Elopement Package, Up the Creek Farms, Malabar

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Owned and operated by a husband-wife duo, Up the Creek Farms on Florida's Space Coast, near Melbourne, was once home to one of the area's first pioneers, and the 1870s farmhouse hasn't lost its timeless Southern charm. Take your pick of elopement backdrops—from the wood-framed boathouse to one of the many willows—or opt for a micro-ceremony soiree with farmhouse bench seating, grazing boards and lemonade on the boathouse deck. The great thing about this venue is that you can work within your budget and style, with hour-long events starting at $500 for four guests and add-ons like ivory and sage floral accents and a farmhouse bridal suite.

3590 Valkaria Rd., Malabar, FL 32950

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Serendipity, Euphoria and Rhapsody, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista

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Disney fans can toast to their new nuptials with prime views of Walt Disney World's evening fireworks show from Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort's Michelin-starred, 17th-floor rooftop restaurant, Capa. The sprawling, 26-acre resort has enough to keep couples entertained on-site throughout their wedding and honeymoon, but one of the real perks is exclusive access and a planning service for the theme parks. Your elopement can be as intimate or extravagant as you'd like, with packages (price on request) that can cater to as few as two guests. In true Four Seasons fashion, you won't have to lift a finger, since the hotel will handle everything.

10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836

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