Las Vegas Remains the World’s Most Popular Destination to Elope

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• According to a new study, Las Vegas, Italy, and Scotland are the most popular destinations to elope to globally. 
• Four destinations out of the top 10 are in the United States, including Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans, and New York City.
• Interest in eloping has never been higher, with Google searches for ‘elopement’ the highest on record in 2023.

New research has revealed the top 10 most popular destinations to elope worldwide, with Las Vegas taking the crown. 

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The research conducted by the Las Vegas wedding chapel, Chapel of the Flowers, analyzed worldwide elopement trends and Google search data from the past year to discover where couples are searching to elope worldwide. 

Chapel of the Flowers CEO Donne Kerestic commented on the study: “Between navigating pandemic restrictions and the hassle of planning an elaborate celebration, more couples have been choosing to elope over recent years in order to save themselves time, stress and money. If you are looking for insight into which locations are the most desirable for couples to elope worldwide it is no surprise that Las Vegas takes the crown.” 

Elopement trends 

Eloping has become increasingly popular recently, with many couples eloping for a more intimate and private wedding experience. Google searches for ‘elopement’ are currently the highest on record and have significantly increased worldwide since 2004, increasing 203% since the beginning of the Internet. The phrase ‘elopement packages’ has also risen substantially in the United States, increasing 186% since 2004.  

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 According to Google Trends, the United States is most interested in elopement worldwide, followed by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland.  

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Savvy-saving millennials are now opting to elope over hosting large traditional weddings to save for other life expenses. According to Pinterest trends, 66% of searches for ‘elopement ideas’ over the last 12 months are from people aged 25-34, 88% of which are female.  

Las Vegas remains the world’s most popular destination to elope.

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