Five Scenic Places To Elope In Pennsylvania
If you're engaged and searching for a place to elope in Pennsylvania, maybe an option that is a bit out of the norm, then you’re in luck. Our state has so many amazing options, here you will find a list containing five scenic places to elope, full of the best views and scenery western PA has to offer. These unique elopement locations near Pittsburgh are beautiful, intimate and will be everything you dreamed of with a little planning and forethought!
What Does It Mean To Elope?
What was once a taboo nontraditional wedding experience, eloping is quickly gaining popularity. Though many still have Las Vegas come to mind when mentioning the word elope, the modern elopement has come a long way! From sneaking out to the local courthouse followed by drinks at your favorite bar to epic day hikes with a self-uniting ceremony at sunset, an elopement is all about the couple + the experience. In the past and in many cases today, the couple would choose to elope without telling any of their friends and family. However, more recently, eloping has come to include a wedding between a small handful of loved ones. No matter the guest count an elopement’s true value lies in creating an intimate and meaningful experience centered around the couple.
Eloping in Pennsylvania may not sound as romantic and grand as a trip to Grand Tetons National Park, but if you have spent any amount of time exploring PA you know that there are a lot of incredible natural locations in PA. Below are just a few that make for the perfect location for your elopement!
Point of View Park on Mt Washington
Point of View Park is a gorgeous place to get married in Pittsburgh! The scenic overlook will take your breath away at any time of the day but scheduling your small wedding at sunset with the gorgeous Pittsburgh skyline in the background can give you some of the best photographs to reflect back on.
Point of View Park is an outdoor location with the beautiful city skyline and the three rivers in the background. Imagine standing there with the sky lit up for golden hour as you have your elopement wedding. This spot is one of the free “wedding venues”in Pittsburgh if you simply gather here to hold your small wedding at the park.
Afterward, you can plan to a dinner with your new spouse and enjoy your first meal as a married couple. There are plenty of upscale options nearby such as Altius or Monterey Bay Fish Grotto.
Getaway House
If you’re looking for an option outside of the city, then why not consider the Getaway House? Located about an hour away from Pittsburgh is an Instagram worthy campground like area surrounded by nature with tiny getaway homes nestled between the trees.
Begin your day by getting ready in this light filled tiny home and then adventure to nearby Beaver Creek State Park to exchange your vows. At the end of your elopement day, you get to return to the simplistic aesthetic of the Getaway House.
While there is no TV and no wifi, there is a small kitchenette, queen sized bed, and a few different getaway cabins available to choose from. If you’d like to enjoy a night without cooking, there are local restaurants within a 15 minute drive.
This glamping and tiny house living experience can be an incredible weekend that spawns memories to last a lifetime!
Tiny Home Getaway at Highland Farm
No one ever said that you couldn’t have your elopement at the same place that you plan to have your honeymoon. This tiny home is an Airbnb rental on a large cow farm, perfect if you’re looking for a rustic wedding setting near Pittsburgh, PA. What makes it even better is that the entire house is eco-friendly with a composting toilet, solar panels, freshwater sources, and the large sustainable agriculture farm outside gives you beautiful rolling hills and sweet cows to look at.
This venue may be unusual, but imagine having your small elopement outdoors with the beautiful landscaping and rustic touches! After the ceremony, you can sit around a campfire under the stars and soak in your perfect day.
This unique and inexpensive elopement option is one to consider if you are leaning towards a relaxed and secluded elopement experience.
Ohiopyle
If you’re looking for a totally natural option near Pittsburgh that is outdoors and full of breathtaking views, look no further than Ohiopyle State Park. With white water rafting, camping, vacation rentals, and cabin rentals available you can have an adventurous honeymoon and picturesque elopement wedding all in one place.
Photography opportunities at Ohiopyle are virtually endless as there are numerous hiking trails and viewpoints worthy of placing on a poster or in a magazine. If camping isn’t your thing, there are plenty of Airbnbs near Ohiopyle State Park to consider for an overnight stay. Whether you want the full outdoor experience or are just looking for something simple and outdoors, Ohiopyle should be on your list of places to elope in PA.
Allegheny National Forest
About 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh is a gorgeous National Forest that is ideal for a destination elopement wedding, especially in the autumn months when the trees change colors to beautiful shades of orange, reds, and yellows. The gorgeous natural backdrops and scenic landscape will give you epic options when planning where to exchange your vows.
Being secluded in the Allegheny National Forest, is an incredible way to keep your moments intimate while sharing the day with your partner.
This beautiful national forest also makes for a great day hike to enjoy the trails. Ideal for a date weekend or a one year anniversary trip, to reminisce over your elopement!
Choose any of these unique elopement locations in Pennsylvania, and you’ll be sure to have a picturesque and intimate elopement that feels like a dream come true!
Hi, I’m Liz, I specialize in Pennsylvania elopement photography and planning. I offer a supportive and organized experience for kind couples who want to be intentional about how they spend their elopement day together and who value candid, warm and vibrant photography.
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