Our Story
You Already know you want to elope
Hey there,
Make the first move and contact us here!
And now you’ve just stumbled on the easiest way to actually do it.
Let’s be real: planning even the smallest elopement can get overwhelming fast. What can start out as a sweet, spontaneous idea can quickly become a tangled list of to-dos:
Book an officiant, sort marrige licence, find a florist, hire a photographer, figure out hair and makeup, maybe even hunt down a cake and a dinner spot… and suddenly your elopement doesn’t feel very simple at all.
That’s why we created Jim Thorpe Elopements.
So you can skip the stress and still have a wildly romantic, deeply personal day that’s so you.
Ready to get take the next step?
This isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We customize every elopement based on what feels right for you—from choosing the perfect celebrant to matching you with a florist who just gets your style.
We’re here to guide, support and give you the best possible version of your “just us” day.
Our goal?
That the moment you landed on this page you felt a wave of relief.
That internal checkbox can finally be ticked.
You don’t need to plan this all on your own anymore. We’ve got you!
We’re Laurette & Preston, the founders of Jim Thorpe Elopements and we’ve pulled together a dream team of vendors right here in our hometown of Jim Thorpe and the Poconos.
Each of our incredible vendors have been hand-picked not just for their talent, but for the kind of humans they are: warm, kind, easy to be around, and absolutely brilliant at what they do.
We started this service after the pandemic shook up the wedding industry and couples started craving something different. More intimacy, less pressure. More meaning, less chaos.
And as it turns out, eloping isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a beautiful, freeing, just-for-you way to say yes to forever.
Why Choose Jim Thorpe Elopements?
Here's why...
"Deciding to elope was the easy part—let’s keep the rest just as simple."
Why Us?
Because we make it easy.
Because we take care of all the moving parts.
Because your elopement should feel personal, beautiful, and stress-free.
Because this is about you two—not endless email threads from lots of different vendors.
We're here to guide you every step of the way. We’ll help you choose the right location, the right time, and everything in between. You don’t need to be a planner—you just need to know you’re ready.
