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Elopement Specialists

Welcome to E-lope

for Intimate, tiny and elope weddings in Kent, East Sussex, and Jersey

Welcome to e-lope for intimate weddings


IN KENT, EAST SUSSEX and JERSEY

it’s all because two people fell in love


Petite Wedding packages

Welcome to Your Intimate Wedding Specialist


Welcome to the home of tiny, intimate, romantic, all inclusive elopement packages weddings in Kent, East Sussex, and Jersey. Team E-Lope offers all the ingredients for a large wedding but with few to no guests at one of our hand-picked portfolio of wedding venues.

For couples who want the most intimate, meaningful, private, romantic, yet incredibly stylish of modern wedding celebrations. The E-Lopement Team has created all inclusive elopement packages and hosts weddings for couples who want to invest in a beautiful wedding that focuses on ‘just us’ in Kent, East Sussex and Jersey.

The incredibly talented elopement team helps you scale back and provides tiny wedding packages, so you won’t have to spend time planning a wedding.

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A couple sit on the boot of an etype jaguar during Golden hour on their eleopement at the Castle Westenhanger

Tiny Weddings

Meet your Intimate Wedding Specialist team


Tiny weddings are for couples who want intimate weddings. Our all-inclusive elopement packages include gorgeous flowers, a beautiful, tiered wedding cake, delicious food (with dietary requirements all taken care of), the best drink, a unique-styled tablescape, and an elopement specialist wedding photographer at a venue in Kent, East Sussex, or Jersey to capture those special, intimate moments.

Your elopement team is made up of a specialist elopement photographer, a multi-award-winning cake maker, a caterer and a multi-award-winning coordinator, along with an accredited London florist to curate beautiful, magical, modern, and personally styled micro wedding packages for just you two. All without the added pressure of everyone else’s opinions or social pressures. But, if you don’t want your elopement to be a total secret but you still want intimacy, you can invite up to eight people to celebrate with you.

And, yes, family pets are also welcome to elope with you!

About E-Lope

Let Team E-Lope Create Your

PERFECT INTIMATE, FUN-FILLED, LUXURY SWEETHEART MINIMONY ELOPEMENT PACKAGE.


Know you are in safe Hands.

Best Elopement Planners 2024 – South East England
Business Resilience Excellence Award

Global Wedding Awards: Best Elopement Planning Service 2023/24

Global Wedding Awards: Most Intimate Wedding Planning Service 2023/24

Highly Commended in the WOW category of the Kent Wedding Awards 2023/24

A groom with his buttonhole ready to say I do during his elopement at the Castle Westenhanger in Kent
A button hole of two roses with eucalyptus on a mossy rock at the Castle Westenhanger
A couple embrace after thier elopement at the Castle Westenhanger in Kent
A couple pop a bottle of champagne after eloping at the Castle Westenhanger in Kent
A real couple stand in front of the Castle Westenhanger, in Kent during their elopement

Here’s what our couples say about team elope

Service
“The team E-Lope were absolutely AMAZING! The team themselves are lovely, making you feel calm and relaxed on the day”
“Sam and the E-Lope team were amazing. They made the entire process stress-free and were incredibly supportive on the day”

Atmosphere
“The atmosphere was just magical. I wouldn’t change a thing!”
“The most beautiful, stress-free, romantic wedding we could ever ask for”

Photos
“Every photo perfectly captured the atmosphere of our day: Closeness and sheer joy!”
“Fleur caught each moment and detail that was important, from the cake and wedding breakfast to our first kiss and ring exchange”

To read more reviews

To Elope, follow the simple steps below…

01.

CHOOSE FROM One of our best intimate Wedding venues that includes a priory, CASTLEs, a church, A LUXURY HOTEL OR THE ISLAND OF JERSEY FOR YOUR INTIMATE WEDDING

1. Our home, the ancient Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Kent

2. Where our micro weddings began The Castle Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, England

3. The Luxurious Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent, England

4. The Lost Village of Dode Luddesdown, Kent to find it you will have to use What3words!

5. The Regency Wadhurst Castle in East Sussex

6. The luxury Cave Hotel near Canterbury, Kent, is perfect if you love food!

7. The Island of Jersey the largest of the Channel Islands this is a destination luxury elopement.

02.

choose a package or go bespoke

At most venues you can choose from:

  • a drive-through package
  • a brunch mid-day package
  • an early evening twilight package
  • or bespoke wedding created around you both.

03.

Agree on a date and time

  • pay the retainer
  • pay Kent County Council
  • send or don’t send, if it is just you two, your Save The Date invites

04.

Tell us a little bit about you and your styling

  • follow us on Instagram
  • follow us on Pinterest
  • check out our blog and gallery for more inspiration noting all the pictures on our website are Pinable – just double click on each image and the P will appear.
  • tell us about your styling and add us to your Pinterest Baord

05.

Make your day unique and about you two

  • buy your rings
  • buy your outfits
  • if you are planning on a drive through book your wheels!
  • find other suppliers not included in the elopement package, like videographers, hair and makeup, cars, accommodation, musicitians etc.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Five Stars

Sara Oliver


β€œSam and the E-Lope team were amazing.  They made the entire process stress-free and were incredibly supportive on the day. 

We had the most wonderful wedding day and couldn’t have asked for more”

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All the styling and couples featured on the home page are authentic, and all of them have loved their elopement adventure with team E-Lope. Read Bethany’s blog, a real eloper, to get a feel for what it’s like to E-Lope.

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Be Inspired

Read the blog


If you’re looking for inspiration for your tiny, petite, micro elopement wedding, check out our blog! We’ve got plenty of tips and advice to get you started. Plus, we have amazing stories from real couples who have shared their wedding days with us. Follow the link below to read their stories and find the perfect plan for your special day!

A view of the Great Hall at Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent from the Minstrels' Gallery
Allington Castle · Castle Elopements · Destination Elopement · Elopements · Kent Elopements · Maidstone Wedding Venue · Petite wedding · Tiny wedding

Elope at Allington Castle

19 June 202524 June 2025

A Romantic Kent Castle, perfect for an American Couple’s elopement When it comes to elopements, nothing says romance quite like a centuries-old English castle. For…

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The Dovecote from the outside of the Castle Westenhanger licensed for tiny, small, micro and elopement weddings during summer
Castle Elopements · Dovecote wedding · Elopements · Kent Elopements · Pet friendly elopements · Petite wedding · Tiny wedding · wedding · Westernhanger Castle Wedding

The Beauty and Significance of Tiny Dovecote Weddings

25 February 20254 April 2025

Discover the Charm of Dovecotes 11-minutes read Dovecotes have captivated hearts for centuries. These elegant structures once symbolised prestige and purpose. Today, they offer romantic…

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Meet Louise and Tom, caught in a moment that feels Meet Louise and Tom, caught in a moment that feels like a film still, full of movement, laughter, and the kind of love you can’t stage. βœ¨πŸ–€

Louise’s long, flowing dress trails behind her as she runs, her hair cascading down her back. Tom just behind her, bouquet in hand; the joy is unmistakable and together, they ran into forever.

πŸ“· @fleurchallisphotography
πŸ’ @houseofmimifleur
🍰 @cobiandcoco
πŸ“‹ @theweddingowl on behalf of @elopesoutheastengland
πŸ«– Afternoon tea @bilsingtonpriory
🏰 Venue @bilsingtonprioryevents
πŸ‘— Dress @bustlesandbowshastings 
🀡 Suit @bn21designseastbourne 
πŸ’ Rings @fhindsjewellers 
πŸ‘° Bride @arkhambby
🀡 Groom @tbowen1996 

#LouiseAndTom #ElopementStory #BilsingtonPrioryWedding #RunawayBrideVibes #BlackAndWhiteWeddingPhoto #KentWeddingDream #ElopeWithStyle #HouseOfMimiFleur #TheWeddingOwl #FleurChallisPhotography
Ollie getting ready. The quiet before the vows. T Ollie getting ready.

The quiet before the vows. The calm before the celebration. Every detail, every button, every breath is part of the story.

This is the kind of wedding morning we love. Full of focus, feeling, and just the right amount of nerves.

Joy doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it’s found in a still moment. With thanks to Ollie and Katie.

✨ Planned with love by us, @elopesoutheastengland @theweddingowl
πŸ“@thecastlewestenhanger
πŸ“Έ @fleurchallisphotography
πŸ’ @houseofmimifleur
🍰 @cobi_and_coco_cakes
🍽️ and 🐴 @bilsingtonpriory
πŸ’ Wedding ring @atb_jewellery
πŸ‘— Dress @beautiful_in_curves
πŸ‘° @katieandmaple

#WeddingMorningMagic #GroomStyle #WeddingJoy #WeddingPlanningWithHeart #TheWeddingOwl #ElopeSouthEastEngland #WestenhangerCastle #BoutonniereMoments
An American love story… with a fairytale British An American love story… with a fairytale British twist. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβ€οΈπŸ°
Allison and Alex flew across the ocean to say I do in the shadow of ancient walls, choosing to elope at the breathtaking Allington Castle. Just the two of them, wrapped in history, love, and soft golden light.

Their day was intimate, elegant, and deeply personal β€” a reminder that you don’t need a crowd to create magic. ✨

πŸ“– Want to know what it’s really like to elope to a castle from the States? Read their full story now β€” link in bio!

This beautiful day was only possible thanks to our DREAM TEAM:
πŸ“Έ Photographer @fleurchallisphotography
πŸ“Έ Second Shooter @meghanhopephotography
πŸŽ₯ Videography @macvideography
🏰 Venue @allingtoncastleevents
πŸ’ Florals @houseofmimifleur Fleur
πŸš— Wedding Car @mollysclassicweddingcars.co.uk
🍰 Cake β€” @cakes_by_carina_
πŸ’ Celebrant @justinecelebrantuk
β˜• Afternoon Tea @bilsingtonpriory
✨ Organiser @theweddingow on behalf of us @elopesoutheastengland

Ready to read? πŸ“–πŸ”

#AllingtonCastle #ElopeToEngland #USCoupleElopes #ElopeSE #CastleWedding #ElopementInspiration #AmericanElopement #UKElopement #DestinationWeddingUK #HistoricWeddingVenue #ElopeInAcastle #FleurChallisPhotography #HouseOfMimiFleur #RealLoveStories #WeddingDreamTeam #MacVideography #mollysclassicweddingcars
Time for an elopement at Bilsington Priory, where Time for an elopement at Bilsington Priory, where a love story needs no audience… ✨

No rows of chairs.
No seating plans.
No huge budget.

Just you two, wrapped in the stillness of Bilsington Priory β€” where ancient stone and open skies witness your vows. 🌿

Elopements here aren’t about what you leave out. They’re about what you hold onto: each other, laughter in the quiet, and a moment that’s entirely yours.

Let the world fade away.
This is your love story. And it doesn’t need an audience. πŸ’

πŸ“Bilsington Priory, Kent
πŸ’ Styled by @HouseofMimiFleur
πŸ“Έ E-Lope and on the day @fleurchallisphotography
@theweddingowl 
@cobi_and_coco_cakes 

#ElopementKent #BilsingtonPriory #LoveStoryNoAudience #ElopeWithMeaning #MicroWeddingMagic #QuietlyMarried #KentElopementVenue #HouseOfMimiFleur #ElopeWithElope
Nevada vibes meets Kent countryside ✨ For Katie Nevada vibes meets Kent countryside ✨

For Katie and Ollie’s legal indoor ceremony, we brought the desert warmth inside, think pampas, palms, and a disco ball glow to match their effortlessly cool style.

A celebration rooted in love, style, and laid-back magic, all in the heart of @thecastlewestenhanger.

Teamwork made the magic happen:
πŸ“Έ @fleurchallisphotography
πŸ’ @houseofmimifleur
🍰 @cobi_and_coco_cakes
🍽️ & 🐴 @bilsingtonpriory
πŸ’ @atb_jewellery
πŸ‘— @beautiful_in_curves
πŸ‘° @katieandmaple
✨ Planning by us β€” @elopesoutheastengland @theweddingowl
🏰 @thecastlewestenhanger

#ElopementInStyle #CastleCeremony #NevadaVibesInKent #ElopeWithStyle #TheCastleWestenhanger #TeamElope
Meet Allison and Alex, stealing a quiet moment in Meet Allison and Alex, stealing a quiet moment in the greenhouse at Allington Castle. 🌿✨

To find out why the greenhouse was so important bring your favourite biscuit and a mug of tea or coffee, and come and lose yourself in their love story as we share our latest blog.

This beautiful day was only possible thanks to our DREAM TEAM:
πŸ“Έ Photographer @fleurchallisphotography
πŸ“Έ Second Shooter @meghanhopephotography
πŸŽ₯ Videography @macvideography
🏰 Venue @allingtoncastleevents
πŸ’ Florals @houseofmimifleur Fleur
πŸš— Wedding Car @mollysclassicweddingcars.co.u
🍰 Cake β€” @cakes_by_carina_
πŸ’ Celebrant @justinecelebrantuk
β˜• Afternoon Tea @bilsingtonpriory
✨ Organiser @theweddingow on behalf of us @elopesoutheastengland 

Ready to read? πŸ“– πŸ”

#AllingtonCastle #GreenhouseWedding #ElopeSE #RealLoveStories #elooeblog #WeddingDreamTeam #HouseOfMimiFleur #FleurChallisPhotography #MacVideography #MollysClassicWeddingCars

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