The 10 Best Places to Elope

by Danielle Brennan

6. Ashford, Wash.- Go and get hitched in one of Washington State’s oldest inns - Alexander Country Inn (www.alexanderscountryinn.com). Just one mile from Mount Rainer National Park, this bed and breakfast offers a variety of elopement packages. In the parlor or out by the waterfalls; just the two of you or, with a few friends - the choice is yours.

7. Nesbit, Miss. - Were you always a Southern gal at heart? Loved Gone With the Wind? Then get married at Bonne Terre (bonneterre.com). This 15-room country inn is set on 120 acres and has two surrounding lakes. Enjoy your personal balcony as you eat chocolate-covered strawberries and drink champagne. Here’s to you, for finding your own Rhett Butler.

8. Savannah, Ga. - Be a part of history and elope at Marshall House. This 68-room hotel is located in historic downtown Savannah. Filled with modern features and 19th century character, The Marshall House is definitely unique. Visit marshallhouse.com for details.

9. Maui, Hawaii - Imagine this: a white sandy beach, crystal clear water surrounding you, the setting sun as your backdrop. It’s Maui - just one of the breathtaking islands in Hawaii. So, hold off on those vacation days and use them in December. Just think about the story you can tell your co-workers. Visit hawaiiwedding.com for ideas.

10. Nantucket, Mass. - Anything seems possible on this quaint island off the coast of Massachusetts. Hop on the ferry from Cape Cod, check into a B&B and have your ceremony on one of its windswept beaches.