| Of all the places to elope in the United States, | | | | in the Outer Banks is that there are dozens of |
| North Carolina is probably one of the most | | | | beaches and resorts to choose from. You have |
| underrated destinations for eloping couples. From | | | | The Winds resort beach club on Ocean Isle or |
| the beautiful Outer Banks, to the picturesque | | | | Sunset Beach of the Brunswick County barrier |
| Smoky Mountain range in North Carolina and the | | | | islands - the possibilities are really endless. |
| breath-taking town of Asheville - North Carolina is | | | | Smoky Mountains NC: If you've never visited the |
| the perfect place to run off and get married | | | | Smoky Mountains of North Carolina - you are |
| quickly! | | | | truly missing out on a great experience. Maggie |
| As with any state, it is important to know the | | | | Valley Weddings takes the guess work out of |
| marriage license requirements before planning | | | | planning your elopement. With the beautiful natural |
| your elopement. North Carolina is a state with no | | | | backdrop, you can have your ceremony stream |
| waiting period between applying for and receiving | | | | side or fireside. Their packages include 2-7 night |
| your marriage license, however you must show | | | | stays at one of several cottages or suites and |
| proof of age and proof of your social security | | | | they are very accommodating to any guests that |
| number. Your payroll stub or W-2 is an adequate | | | | you may bring. |
| source of proof should you not have your actual | | | | Asheville: Asheville is home to the magnificent |
| social security card on hand. N.C. also does not | | | | Biltmore House Estate. A French style chateau, it |
| require that you be a resident of the state or | | | | is privately owned by the Vanderbilt family - and |
| even the country to receive a license. There is no | | | | is the largest privately owned home in the U.S.. |
| physical or blood test required and your license will | | | | Biltmore Estate sits on over eight thousand acres |
| be valid for 60 days from the day it was issued. | | | | and the grounds are meticulously kept. They do |
| That is plenty of time to apply for your license | | | | allow elopements, but depending on your |
| and marry. | | | | officiant,they may require 14-21 day notice. If |
| Outer Banks: The Carolina Coast is a favorite | | | | you're looking for something else, Ponder Cove is |
| travel destination for those who are looking for a | | | | located just north of Asheville. It's a scenic bead |
| beach setting without the over-crowding. This | | | | and breakfast located on a private 91 acre lot. |
| makes the Outer Banks an idyllic location for | | | | The B&B facility can handle from 2 to 25 guests. |
| weddings. Whether you want a larger catered | | | | If you live in the South East United States - or |
| affair or a romantic ocean side sunset ceremony | | | | anywhere for that matter, put North Carolina on |
| just for two - you'll find an affordable option that | | | | your short list of elopement destinations - you |
| fits your needs. The beautiful think about eloping | | | | won't regret it! |
