Elope in Georgia

Savannah, Tybee Island, Atlanta

Some of your top wedding spots in Georgia are also some of the most popular for tourists:

• Savannah
• Tybee Island
• The Golden Isles (St. Simon Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island)
• Atlanta

But, what eloping couples are looking for are easy, no-hassle elopement packages. Luckily, some of the most popular wedding spots in Georgia are blessed with venues offering elopement packages as well. Here are just some you may want to consider:

Savannah Elopement Packages

Forsyth Park Inn

Built in the late 1800s, the Forsyth Park Inn is a grand mansion overlooking Forsyth Park, one of the largest, and, many consider, the most beautiful park in Savannah. It's conveniently located to everything you come to Savannah for, and boasts a fabulous view of the famous fountain of Forsyth Park from the verandah. They offer a few wedding packages, with a fantastic "Simply Savannah Elopement" package, which is an intimate ceremony for two. In addition to a private ceremony in their courtyard garden, this package also includes:

• 2-night stay in the inn
• Rose bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom
• Officiant
• 2-tiered wedding cake served in the garden or your room
• Rose petal and tea light candle turn-down service on your wedding night

As of this writing (July of 2011), the fee for this package is $1125.00, less for a Sunday through Thursday ceremony. For current pricing and more detailed information, go to their website at forsythparkinn.com.

Presidents' Quarters

Presidents' Quarters overlooks Oglethorpe Square in the historic downtown section of Savannah, and features four romantic suits with private balcoiny overlooking the courtyard gardens. Having earned the distinction of being voted "Best Savannah Inn" for 2009 and 2010 by readers of Savannah Magazine, Presidents' Quarters is a great place for your elopement wedding. Have your ceremony in the garden with their elopement package which includes:

• Officiant services
• Bride bouquet
• Chilled champagne
• 8-inch wedding cake
• Two nights at Presidents Quarters

As of July, 2011, the elopement package starts at $1050. Do check their website at presidentsquarters.com for current pricing

Tybee Island Elopement Packages

Tybee Island is the best of both worlds. You get to stay at the beach, and you get easy, quick access to Savannah for all that historic city has to offer. While the island is typically dominated by families with kids, it's still a great place for a romantic elopement for two. One company you may want to check out is Tybee Island Romantic Little Beach Weddings. They offer small wedding packages on Tybee Island, including an elopement package just for two, which includes a private beach wedding or a tropical garden ceremony in the gazebo at Tybee Island Inn. Other goodies included are:

• Services of an officiant
• Bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere
• Services of a professional photographer for an hour
• Wedding cake for two
• Sparkling beverage toast and photograph at the Tybee Island Inn

As of July, 2011, the price for the above is $1,395. Go to their website at savannahtybeebeachweddings.com for current pricing info. They also offer a cheaper "Just Marry Me" package, which includes the beach permit and officiant for only $300 (July, 2011 prices).

Jekyll Island Elopement Packages

Jekyll Island is a popular spot for weddings, located halfway between Savannah and Jacksonville, Florida. With 10 miles of unspoiled beaches, including the often-deserted Driftwood Beach. Jekyll Island is a fabulous place to honeymoon as well, with golfing, kayaking, biking, dolphin-watching and eco tours to fill your days. If you're looking for the most romantic spot on Jekyll Island to say your vows, then consider the Jekyll Club, a Victorian estate built in 1888 as an exclusive hunting club for J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, and friends. Luckily, you don't have to be a Rockefeller to stay there now!

You'll love the elopement package the Jekyll Club has to offer, which includes a beachside or riverfront ceremony, officiant, wedding cakek, 2 nights lodging with a Jacuzzi tub, dinner for two with wine or champagne, turndown service and breakfast buffet for two each morning. As of July, 2011, the price for their elopement package is $3,150.00. But, for a luxurious place like the Jekyll Club, it's certainly worth it. With carriage rides, horseback riding and in-room massages, you'll never want to leave. For more info, and current pricing, do go to their site at jekyllclub.com

Atlanta Elopement Packages

From a romantic canoe glide on the Chattahoochee River to a stroll through the 30 acres of gardens, forests, and of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta is a romantic place to begin your new life as a married couple. While there are many wonderful wedding venues in this romantic city, you're looking for elopement packages, right? So, here are a couple wonderful venues which offer packages specifically for eloping couples.

Shellmont Inn

Located close to Atlanta’s Midtown Mile and vibrant Peachtree Street, the Shellmont Inn is a historic mansion built in 1891, boasting verandas which overlook manicured lawns and gardens, as well as Victorian fishponds. And, for just $1,750 (July, 2011 prices) you can have a lovely elopement package, which includes:

• Two nights in a Carriage House
• Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
• Music
• Sparkling beverage
• Two-layer cake
• In-room breakfast for one morning

For more current pricing, contact Shellmont Inn. Their web address is shellmont.com

Stonehurst Place

Stonehurst Place is a green and eco-friendly inn built in 1896 and voted #1 B&B in Atlanta by the users of TripAdvisor.com. They offer an "Effortless Elopement Package," which includes a ceremony in the Music Room by the baby grand piano and fireplace, or outside by the pond in a small garden. You will also receive 2 nights in their Hinman or Master Suites, music and wedding cake. The price is $1,500 for couple only; or, if you have up to 10 guests, you can rent the entire house for ceremony and overnight accommodations for $3,000. These are prices as of July, 2011, so do go to stonehurstplace.com for up to date pricing.

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