Seceda is a stunning mountain peak located in the Dolomites, Italy. It's a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers due to its breathtaking panoramic views - and, of course, for mountain elopements! M & A also fell in love with this incredible location and decided to elope in September 2023.

Having hiked their local mountains since childhood, a hiking elopement seemed the natural choice. As they had never been to the Alps before, they chose to hire a planner to guide them through the specifics of planning a mountain elopement in the European Alps.

Looking for the perfect destination for your elopement in Europe? Dive into these insightful tips to guide your decision (including some ‘hidden gems’). While the options are abundant, each location will be accompanied by a brief overview of the optimal elopement season, general advice and potential venues. Additionally, information on commonly spoken languages and transportation options will be provided. Though budget indicators will be included for relative comparisons, remember that the overall cost is more about the activities and accommodation you choose than the destination itself. There's always room to tailor your elopement to fit both your dreams and your budget, irrespective of the destination.

For those seeking a winter wonderland for their elopement, Eibsee in Bavaria, Germany, proves to be a perfect canvas. With its breathtaking scenery and the potential for magical moments, it offers couples the opportunity to craft an intimate and romantic celebration that will be etched in their hearts forever.

Having a picnic on your elopement day is one possibility to make this day extra special, celebrating your life-long commitment to each other with some food and drinks. An elopement picnic allows you to stay in your favorite scenic location while enjoying a quiet moment together with your guests on your destination micro wedding.

You want to fulfill a lifelong dream on your elopement day? Go for it! In this case, we even went above the clouds with J&M to make their pre-wedding shoot extra special. A dream came true for both of them when they flew off into the sunset together - in a vintage Cessna aircraft overlooking the Bavarian Alps.

This blog post delves into the definitions of elopements and micro weddings, emphasizing that the distinction between the two isn't as crucial as you might think. The article provides examples such as urban, hiking, beach, or adventure elopements, and destination, forest, mountain hut, or vineyard micro weddings. In reality, your elopement day will likely incorporate elements from both categories.