Where to Elope in 2026:
A Month-by-Month Guide for Luxury INternational Elopements
One of the best parts of planning a destination elopement is this simple truth:
your season doesn’t have to match your ZIP code.
When you’re excited to cross an ocean—or even just shift a hemisphere—you unlock a world where winter can be summer, shoulder seasons are often the most beautiful times to travel, and almost every month of the year offers something extraordinary for how you want your international elopement to feel.
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WHERE TO ELOPE MONTH-BY-MONTH
Across the World
If 2026 is the year you want to elope, here’s a look at places that shine across the calendar:
As an international elopement photographer and luxury elopement designer, I help couples choose their dates based on how they want to feel, and then match the destination, climate, and experience around that feeling.
Patagonia, Chile
January is high summer in southern Chile—long daylight, dramatic peaks, wild winds, blue glacier lakes, and endless horizons.
And if you’re dreaming even bigger, Antarctica’s luxury White Desert "glamping" season runs mid-November through early February.
January
Oaxaca City + Oaxaca Coast, Mexico
Warm days, soft golden light, and rich cultural texture define Oaxaca in March. It’s one of my favorite times for an international elopement that blends food, architecture, artistry, and a warm Pacific coastline.
March
ALaska, USA
June holds some of the best conditions for an adventure-luxe elopement in Alaska:
*Lush greens
*Long daylight hours
*Lovely temperatures
...All perfect for glacier elopements & more that feel both bold yet somehow incredibly relaxing.
June
East Africa Safari (Kenya + Tanzania)
July is classic dry season in the savanna. The golden plains mean wildlife migrations are peaking for incredible sunrise game drives and evenings under vast skies.
A safari elopement is immersive, intimate, and truly unforgettable.
July
Iceland & Norway
Warm days, cool nights make the textured landscapes and rich colors of August in the north feel absolutely exceptional.
Fjords, cliffs, waterfalls, and wide open horizons set the tone for couples who love slow travel, scenery that you literally immerse into, and a beautiful, nature-forward luxury elopement.
August
U.S. Southwest
Clear skies, warm-but-manageable temps come to Joshua Tree and other high desert areas, ideal for stargazing and unique desert experiences.
In higher elevations of the Four Corners region (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah), it's perfect timing to search for gold and yellow aspens marking the beginning of fall.
September
Scotland’s Highlands
October in Scotland is moody and romantic: misty mornings adding drama to vibrant painting of golds, reds, and oranges.
For something truly unique, you can even elope aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman—a luxury train winding through ancient glens and historic estates.
October
Whitsunday Islands, Australia
November is bright, warm, and at the end of Australia’s spring season—ideal for sailing between islands and snorkeling or diving in what feels like a real-life aquarium.
Picture your vows on some of the whitest sand you've seen, and it's an unforgettable Thanksgiving-week getaway.
November
How to Choose Your Elopement Month
(and Destination)
- the month you’re considering
- how you want your elopement to feel (choose three words)
Kate's not just a photographer... She seamlessly shifts between being a creative director, a local concierge, and your biggest cheerleader...
-Ryan Monahan
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MEET KATE
Principal Designer & Photographer
I design -then photograph- luxury destination elopements that are neither preceded nor replicated.
Search these remarkable landscapes, and you won’t see a parade of identical wedding photos.
I believe the world is too extraordinary for a borrowed plan.
My passion for unique global travel, belief that anything is possible, and mantra that meaningful experiences can’t be rushed are the foundation of how I support you.
Share how you want your wedding to feel, and as your luxury elopement photographer I’ll create options as original as your love story—capturing images of every unforgettable moment.
Once-in-a-lifetime events nestled in once-in-a-lifetime places:
Still forests, sweeping savannas, craggy mountains: The world’s most awe-inspiring places are your stage.
Kate removes every barrier so you can fully embrace a never-been-done elopement—a journey through extraordinary landscapes & adventures you’ll carry with you forever.
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