Once upon a time, the word “elopement” sparked images of couples dashing away under the cover of night, perhaps to a courthouse or a quick Vegas chapel, leaving friends and family to piece the story together afterward. It was spontaneous, yes, but often stripped down to its bare bones—no flowers, no feast, no grand scenery. That image has quietly dissolved. In its place is a new interpretation, born from a mix of wanderlust, personal style, and the desire for something unforgettable. Now, elopements unfold on clifftops with ocean winds in the air, in centuries-old courtyards lit by candlelight, or on desert plains under skies scattered with stars.