4 of the Most Beautiful Locations for an October Elopement

4 of the Most Beautiful Locations for an October Elopement

Thinking about planning an elopement in October but not sure where to start? I’VE GOT YOU- October is a super popular month for elopements. I mean, the colors on the trees, the weather, it’s essentially perfect! If you’ve made it to this page, you’re probably still in the early planning stages of figuring out where the best location is for an October elopement- so let’s talk locations!!

One last quick note, in this series I will be listing National Parks/General areas that are the best to elope at. If you want more personalized locations and unique/lesser-known areas, that’s a service I offer to my elopement couples. As an elopement photographer, I help my couples plan their elopement day from start to finish, offering location scouting and a personalized elopement guide with specific trails, lodging, vendor recommendations, permit info, and everything you need to know to elope in a specific location. So if you’re interested in that type of service for your elopement day, learn more about my process here!

SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO... 
keep reading to see the 4 best locations for an October elopement.

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October Elopement Location #1: The Oregon Coast

The coast is a perfect place for an October elopement. The climate is warmer than the mountains and higher elevations but you still get those PNW vibes. You can get cliffside views and a mix of greenery and forests with rocky coastlines! There are so many places on the Oregon Coast to explore that I’m sure you can find your perfect elopement backdrop! 

You can spend the day on the coast and watch the sunset to end the day.

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October Elopement Location #2: Mammoth Lakes 

Mammoth Lakes is stunning any time of year but the fall foliage alone the dozens of alpine lakes and the mountains in the background… you couldn’t ask for anything better! The vivid yellows and oranges that are surrounding Mammoth Lakes are picture-perfect. This location is great because it has a great mix of elopement locations with easy and accessible hikes to some more challenging and breathtaking destinations! It is perfect for any adventure level.

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october elopement location #3: The Best Fall Foliage: Northern East Coast

The Northern East Coast is severely underrated when it comes to elopement locations! New England has some of the best fall foliage in the country! If you’re craving the bright colors of red, orange and yellow.. The east coast is for you! The White Mountains with a wide variety of hiking on rocky ridge lines or a rolling hill of foliage colors. Acadia National Park is another great option if you’re looking for a mixture of coastline and mountain views! Adirondacks is similar to White Mountains but this location has more unique locations and hiking viewpoints and lakes.

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october elopement location #4: Moab, Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park

If you’re looking to elope in Moab, Utah.. October is the best time of year. It’s cooler during the fall and it’s much more enjoyable to be outdoors all day… plus it’s less crowded than the summer months! 

You get some amazing desert views of the natural arches, massive canyons and bends. This is  a perfect location if you’re wanting to explore for a few days during your elopement! All of these parks are close to each other so you can stay and visit them all! If you are including family members during your elopement, this is a great location because it has a ton of accessible areas for an intimate ceremony!

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AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!

Those are some of the best destinations for an October elopement! I know I mentioned this above, but if you’re looking for more custom locations/trails/Ideas, let’s chat!! I love helping couples plan their dream elopement day.

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