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Elopement Specialists

Welcome to E-lope

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

Welcome to e-lope for intimate weddings


IN KENT, EAST SUSSEX and JERSEY

It’s all because two people fell in love

A zebra out on a private safari after their luxury elopement at Port Lympne Safari park in Kent, England, United Kingdom
A couple eloping under the licenced outdoor wedding at Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
A just married couple in the Moroccan Courtyard, in the Port Lympne Mansion in Kent, England set up for a luxury elopement lunch
A Giraffe out on a private safari after their luxury elopement at Port Lympne Safari park in Kent, England, United Kingdom
The Moroccan Courtyard within the Port Lympne Mansion set up for an intimate elopement evening
A couple's E-Lopement bouqet after they have legally eloped in the grounds of Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Petite Wedding packages

Welcome to Your Intimate Wedding Specialist


Welcome to the home of teeny, intimate, romantic, all-inclusive elopement packages and 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 handpicked 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 ‘ just us’ in Kent, East Sussex, Jersey and beyond.

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.


The demand for small weddings and micro weddings surged following the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we continue to meet this demand by offering beautifully curated elopement packages that unite couples in exclusive, handpicked venues, typically reserved for large celebrations.

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A couple sit on the boot of an etype jaguar during Golden hour on their eleopement at the Castle Westenhanger
A wild flower buttonhole created for an elopement at the Gardens of Yalding, Maidstone, Kent
Two bottles of chamagne and a non alcholic bubble in an icebucket post elopement ceremony

Tiny Weddings

Meet your Intimate Wedding Specialist team


Tiny weddings are ideal for couples who desire an intimate wedding experience. 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.

Winner of the Intimate Wedding Planner of the Year at the London and South East Prestige Awards 2025/26

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

Welcome to E-Lope. Enjoy exploring our award-winning services.
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 sit in the great hall of Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Kent, England
A real couple stand in front of the Castle Westenhanger, in Kent during their elopement

Here’s what our couples say about team e-lope

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. Welcome to E-Lope, where every detail is perfected.”

Atmosphere
“The atmosphere was just magical. I wouldn’t change a thing!”
“The most beautiful, stress-free, romantic wedding we could ever ask for”
Welcome to E-Lope, where magical weddings come to life.

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. Welcome to E-Lope, capturing moments you cherish.”

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, Gardens, 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 Gardens, Yalding, for the garden lovers in us

5. Port Lympne Luxury Safari Elopements

6. The Lost Village of Dode Luddesdown, Kent. To find it, you will need to use What3words!

7. The Regency Wadhurst Castle in East Sussex

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

9. The Island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is a destination for a luxury elopement

10. And beyond….watch this space for some exciting updates!

  • Wysteria at the gardens of Yalding where you can elope
  • A couple after they have legally eloped outside Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
  • A just married couple out on a private safari after their luxury elopement at Port Lympne Safari park in Kent, England, United Kingdom
  • An american coupleand their family sit down to eat a traitional afternoon tea in the Great Hall of Allingston Castle, Maidstone, Kent, England after eloping
  • The Lost Village of Dode in Gavesend, Kent, abandoned over 600 years is perfect for an elopement - the wrought iron gate that reads DODE
  • A groom and his best men stand ready for their elopement at Cave Hotel in Canterbury
  • The Castle Westenhanger, near the Kent Coast in Autumn
  • A real elopement set up in the gardens at Allington Castle, Maidstone

02.

Choose a package or go bespoke

At most venues, you can choose from:

  • A drive-through package at Bilsington Priory
  • Just the two of you wedding package at any of the listed wedding venues
  • A brunch mid-day package
  • An early evening twilight package at The Castle Westenhanger or Bilsington Priory
  • Or a bespoke wedding created around you both.

03.

Agree on a date and time

  • Take out wedding insurance
  • Pay the retainer to secure your date
  • Pay, eg Kent County Council for your legal ceremony
  • send or don’t send, if it is justtwo, 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, the team and gallery for more tiny wedding inspiration. Please note that all the pictures on our website are Pinable. Double-click on the image to see P wilear, allowing you to add it to your own Pinterest board.
  • Tell us about your style, and add us to your Pinterest Board so we can start creating our beautiful tiny elopement!
Can’t wait to peek at your Pinterest board

05.

Make your day unique and about you two

  • Buy your wedding rings
  • Choose your outfits
  • If you are planning on a drive-through elopement, book your wheels!
  • Find other suppliers not included in the elopement package, such as videographers, hair and makeup artists, cars, accommodation, musicians, etc.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Five Stars

Sara Oliver


ā€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 moreā€

Want to know more

Why not look at our Links below


All the styling and couples featured on the home page are authentic, and each has thoroughly enjoyed their elopement adventure with Team E-Lope. Read Bethany’s blog, a real e-loper, to get a feel for what it’s like to E-Lope.

The great hall at Allington Castle set up for an elopement, the tablescape is all pastels and spring colours

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Be Inspired

Read our 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 keto afternoon tea and wedding cake prepared by Bilsington Priory ready for an elopement.
    Afternoon Tea Wedding Package · Bilsington Priory Wedding · Destination Elopement · Elopement Packages · Elopements · Kent Elopements · Petite wedding · Priory Elopement · Tiny wedding

    real-elopement-keisha-and-william from the Cayman Islands

    27 October 202518 November 2025

    In July 2025, Bilsington Priory became the backdrop for an unforgettable love story. Keisha and William travelled all the way from the Cayman Islands to…

    Read More real-elopement-keisha-and-william from the Cayman IslandsContinue

  • Melissa and Alex leave Bilsington Priory in a Helicopter after E-Loping
    Allington Castle · Bilsington Priory Wedding · Castle Elopements · Dovecote wedding · Gravesend Elopements · Jersey Elopements · Kent Elopements · Lost Village of Dode · Priory Elopement · Tiny wedding · Westernhanger Castle Wedding

    Why we’re called e-lope

    29 September 202529 September 2025

    When you hear the word elope, you might picture running away in secret, far from family and tradition. But at E-Lope, we’ve re-imagined what eloping…

    Read More Why we’re called e-lopeContinue

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E-Lope at Port Lympne Mansion Where love doesn’t p E-Lope at Port Lympne Mansion
Where love doesn’t perform. It simply is.

🌺 Floristry – @houseofmimifleur
šŸ“ø Photography – @fleurchallisphotography
šŸŽ„ Videography – @lukebatchelorproductions
šŸ° Cake – @cobiandcococakes
šŸ‘— Dress – @victoriasbridalboutique
šŸ¤µā€ā™‚ļø Tuxedo – @bennetts_menswear
šŸ’‡ā€ā™€ļø Hair – @hairbykatiecrabb
šŸ’„ Makeup – @elizabethjosephlove
šŸ’ Couple – @connor_and_jessica
šŸ“‹ Planning + Co-ordination – @theweddingowl @elopesoutheastengland

#ElopementWedding
#TinyWeddingBigMoments
#portlympne
Thanks to @loverly for sharing Abby and Joe’s gorg Thanks to @loverly for sharing Abby and Joe’s gorgeous wedding at @thecastlewestenhanger 

With thanks to my incredible team 
@fleurchallisphotography 
@cobi_and_coco_cakes 
@houseofmimifleur 
@theweddingowl 
@thecastlewestenhanger
Venue shout-out Bilsington Priory has stood watch Venue shout-out

Bilsington Priory has stood watch over the Kentish countryside for more than 900 years.

Founded in 1253 as an Augustinian priory, it was once home to a small religious community whose daily life revolved around prayer, land stewardship, and hospitality. The flint-and-stone walls you see have survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s, centuries of private ownership, and the slow passage of time itself.

What remains is a place that has endured — reshaped, repurposed, and quietly protected. The priory still stands as the heart of the estate, its proportions unchanged, its presence unmistakable.

Captured beautifully by @benjamintomsphotography 
@bilsingtonpriory
Two people. One promise. No audience needed No spe Two people.
One promise.
No audience needed
No spectacle.
No performance.
Just love, witnessed properly.

šŸ“ Bilsington Priory
šŸ“· @tomjeavons
šŸ¦‰ Concept & Planning @theweddingowl
šŸ› @bilsingtonprioryevents
šŸ‘° @katiehawkinsbridal
šŸ’„ @jadebeaty_
🤵 @lewis__bg
šŸ„‚ @vittleandswig
✨ @elopesoutheastengland

#JustUsWedding #ModernElopement #BilsingtonPriory
Our favourite floral and cake moment of 2025 🌸 A Our favourite floral and cake moment of 2025 🌸

A joyful collision of cake and garden — delicate sugar flowers dancing up the tiers, wisteria in full bloom behind, and that unmistakable feeling that everything is exactly where it should be. Light, romantic, and utterly charming, this was one of those details that stopped people mid-conversation.

Sophie and William’s day was filled with moments like this: beautifully made, full of life, and brimming with spring energy. Proof that when florals, cake, and setting truly align, the magic is effortless.

šŸ“ø @fleurchallisphotography
🌸 @houseofmimifleur
šŸ° @cobiandcoco
šŸ¦‰ Confetti created by @theweddingowl on behalf of @elopesoutheastengland
šŸ“ @bilsingtonprioryevents
šŸ½ļø Napkins Sophie Conran by @ukportmeirion
šŸ•Æļø Candles @notonthehighstreet by @kazokuworkshop 

#wysteria #cakeoutdoors #outdoorweddingcake
Jump We’re so used to seeing Luna and her beautif Jump

We’re so used to seeing Luna and her beautiful girls getting ready at home, in the bedroom or in the sittingroom, that it felt especially lovely to see them together in the Getting Ready Suite at The Castle Westenhanger.

A quiet moment. Small hands held tight. White dresses, gentle nerves, and the familiar comfort of doing this together, just in a different room, on a very special day.

Adorable, as always and one of the cutest moments of ā€˜25

Credits
Photographer – @fleurchallisphotography
Florals – @houseofmimifleur
Ceremony – @kcc_kent
Bride – @itsthattattooedmum
Venue – @thecastlewestenhanger
Hair – @occasionhairbyamelia
Makeup – @mrslucmac
Nails – @nailforever_ashford
Dress – @evalendel / @lovebridallondon
Jewellery – @regalrose.pr
Husband – @jim_glanza_k
Videographer – @yvtben
Planned by – @theweddingowl on behalf of @elopesoutheastengland

#tatooedgirl #tatooedbride #realelopement

Recommended by, appeared on or award By

  • Kent Wedding Awards Finalist 2026
  • Prestigue Award Winner London and the South East 2025/26
  • Badge - As seen on Loverly
  • Featured on European Elopement Guide
  • Badge Featured on The English Wedding Blog
  • Kent Wedding Awards Finalist 2025
  • Daily Dog Tag Badge after publishing a real elopement at the Castle Westenhanger
  • My Wedding Suppliers Badge
  • The Kent Wedding Awards 2023/ 2024 Highly Commended
  • Your Kent Wedding Magazine Elope
  • Badge Weddings in Kent
  • Featured on Girl Gets Wed Elope Kent
  • Finalist Kent Wedding Awards 2022 2023 for elope weddings
  • A Kentish Ceremony as featured on
  • Rock My Wedding Badge
  • Featured on Elope Weddings Ltd
  • featured on bridebook directory badge on transparent background

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  • Welcome to E-Lope
  • About
  • The Team
  • Venues
    • Allington Castle
    • Bilsington Priory
    • Elopements at sea
    • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    • The Gardens, Yalding
    • The Castle Westenhanger
    • The Lost Village of Dode
    • The Cave Hotel
    • The Island of Jersey
    • Wadhurst Castle
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Info
    • Real Couples Testimonials E-Lope
    • Elope Frequently Asked Questions
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