20 LOOKS TO ELOPE IN

Part of the appeal of an elopement is it’s just so easy, right? It’s chill, laidback vibes, it’s low-fuss, low-key planning, it’s high on intimacy… and says “ditch tradition if them’s your feels” like no other kind of wedding.

Now, it must be said – you can wear whatever you darn well please to your wedding, whether it’s just the two of you eloping or 250 of your closest friends a the venue down the road. Remember, there are no rules around this, folks! You. Do. You. But if you’re going to be shoving your wedding-day gear into a suitcase (à la elopement or destination nups), a Cinderella-style ballgown might make packing an unnecessarily tricky task. Just sayin’.

So with that in mind, may we present some of our favourite looks to elope in this season – and we’re not just talking sweet minidresses (though there are plenty of those thrown in – we’re looking at you, April Lorraine and Moonstruck Bride!). We’ve sourced delish pantsuits (thank you, Jessica Couture) and chic jumpsuits (hello, Karen Willis Holmes!), too, not to mention gorg midis spanning the spectrum from uber-relaxed styles to structured, architectural feels. And as for those minis we mentioned? Carte Blanche Bride is bringing the super modern suiting vibes with a tailored blazer-style mini (we can totally see this sashaying through a garden in Paris), while Ella Moda and Oleg Cassini are serving tradish lace in contemporary cuts. We’ve got long-sleeved dresses for anyone heading to colder climates (the lace number by Chérie By Oui is a winter elopement dream) – and if you’re still frothing a gown but know it won’t squeeze into your carry-on, may we direct your attention to the asymmetrical dream courtesy of By Kinsman that’s all party in the front, princess in the back.

Scroll on to find your dream elopement look!