How many people can I have at my elopement ?
Are Chairs Included?
How do we book with Elope Chattanooga?
- 10 or less due to the nature of the locations we use being public access areas and standing ceremony. The fewer people present the simpler the logistics of your elopement will be. We understand some couples wish to share their day with more people, should this be you please discuss this with your wedding concierge as soon as possible to determine the best solution and alternative location to accommodate more people .
- Ultimately the time period will depend on the ceremony wording and customization you choose, your ceremony may be anywhere from 5-20 minutes in length. Then you have the rest of your day to spend how you wish whether that be enjoying scenic city Chattanooga or heading out of town to enjoy your honeymoon.
Are Chairs Included?
- Our ceremonies are all standing ceremonies, this is in part to us using locations that do not permit us to erect anything that would disrupt the flow of traffic. However if you have someone attending that has issues standing for even short periods then we simply recommend bringing a tailgating style chair that is easily portable for them to sit in.
How do we book with Elope Chattanooga?
- Choose the package that works best for you
- Complete the Book Now/ Contact Form
- A member of the Elope Chattanooga Team will contact you within 24-48 hours with date availability, simple agreement (for your peace of mind and protection) online invoice to pay and make it official !
- If you are choosing a heavy tourist area for your elopement such as the Walnut Street Bridge, Glass Bridge or Locations around the Hunter Museum morning times are better due to fewer people being in these areas during this time period.
- Mornings or Evenings are best for the best lighting for photography as well Mid day the sun can be really harsh in the spring and summer time.
- We can perform your ceremony at any time of day to accommodate your other plans for your elopement trip, so if mid-day is best but you still want us to do the photography we will help you choose the perfect location to still get the best pictures no matter the time of day you choose!
- We are flexible. Do you need a date or time change after booking our service? Simply let us know and we will work with you to choose a new date and time that meets both of our schedules.
- The sooner the better. While we have been able to accommodate a number of elopements and legal marriages on the day after booking and a few on the same day, by booking early it allows you first selection of your date and time and allows for us to spend more time in preparation to personalize and fit your ceremony to your needs for your Chattanooga elopement.
- Children are welcome at Elope Chattanooga, we have several awesome ways to incorporate children into your union and will share these options with you after booking so you can choose what works best for the special little people in your lives.
- You must go in person to the Hamilton County Courthouse located 625 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN
- There is no waiting period in Tennessee, you can get your license as early as 30 days in advance or go the very same day as your ceremony if you wish.
- Both parties must go in person to the clerks office with government issued ID's to get your marriage license.
- To save time you can click here to start the application process online
- No worries, Tennessee does not require a witness to be present for your ceremony , so come on down to Chattanooga and elope in secret if that's what you wish and we will get you married!
- Elope Chattanooga believes that although we are the quickest and easiest way to say we do in Chattanooga , it doesn't mean your day isn't just as or more special than having a traditional wedding, so we say put on something you feel confident and amazing in, this will be the outfit you wore on your wedding day when you tell this story many years from now. Some Elope Chattanooga Couples choose traditional wedding attire for their not so traditional union and look simply stunning ( which makes for the most beautiful photos ) and some color coordinate a dressy but more casual outfit for their day. We are a judgement free zone so if jeans are more your speed that's perfectly fine by us too !
- Absolutely, we have officiants on our team who can perform your ceremony . All love is recognized and celebrated at Elope Chattanooga.