The Elopement
Elopement, colloquially speaking, is often used to refer to a marriage conducted in a sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving a hurried flight away from one's place of residence together with one's beloved with the intention of getting married. Elopements, in which a couple runs away together and seeks the consent of their parents later, may be referred to as non-consensual and consensual abductions, respectively. To elope, most literally, means to run away and not come back to the point of origin. SERIOUSLY? NOT!
An elopement ceremony is designed to be streamlined, with zero to a few guests (usually witnesses), and is a quick method of getting married. It is intentionally small, intimate, meaningful, and cost-effective, and it is available to couples in the state of Delaware! THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!
Elopement Packages
Please know that we do not provide customized decorations or flowers.
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2025 Appointments
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PLEASE KNOW:
WE DO NOT CUSTOMARILY OFFER IN-HOUSE TOURS IN ADVANCE OF BOOKING YOUR EVENT. THIS LOCATION IS OUR HOME, AND THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS SHOWN HERE SPEAK VOLUMES. ALTHOUGH WE LIVE IN A SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD--OUR COUPLES FALL IN LOVE WITH THE VIBE IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING OUR SPACE.
ONSITE CEREMONY PREPARATION & PROCESS
The Packages
A. Marriage License Signing Ceremony
B. Simple Elopement Ceremony
C. Elopement Bundle Ceremony
Package A: $195 Marriage License Signing Ceremony
(20 minutes, in and out) IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BELOW!
ACQUIRE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE FROM ONE OF THE CLERK OF THE PEACE COUNTY OFFICES IN DELAWARE before YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH US. WE DO NOT PRODUCE THE LICENSE.
In accordance with The Delaware Code Online Title 13, Marriages may be solemnized or contracted according to the forms and usages of any religious society or in an entirely secular manner. No marriage shall be solemnized or contracted without producing a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
While no specific words or phrases are legally required to be used in the wedding ceremony, couples still must make/exchange their Declaration of Intent, and the officiant must make the Pronouncement.
The Declaration of Intent is part of the ceremony where the couple verbally declares that they wish to enter into the marriage contract and intend to legally commit to one another.
This is often heard in the form of, “Do you take ______ as your lawful/wedded _______?” and “I do,” but it can be worded any way the couple prefers (see our script below).
The Pronouncement or Proclamation is part of the ceremony where the officiant pronounces the couple as officially and legally wed.
This is often heard as, “And now, with the power vested in me by American Marriage Ministries, I pronounce you…” Again, this official proclamation can be made however the couple wishes. Unless otherwise requested, this ceremony option is in the tone of "secular." If you want a general opening prayer and/or more tone of "faith-based," please make your request ahead of time.
"The Ceremony Script for Package A"
Please understand there is no diversion from this offering. If you are looking for a more traditional experience, "the wedding," then you should consider the other options offered.
SCHEDULE YOUR LICENSE SIGNING CEREMONY APPOINTMENT
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FOR OPENINGS
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Optional Times: Monday - Thursday weekly
OFFERED ALL YEAR LONG
Services Include:
This service package is only performed in Newark, Delaware, the home base of Delaware Elopements. Couples coming from neighboring states MUST acquire their marriage license from one of the three counties in Delaware. Once acquired, there is a 24-hour waiting period before you can be married.
Arrive at our location with your two witnesses by appointment. We will perform the short ceremony, which includes the requirements listed above. If you plan to change your name, you must acquire a Certified Marriage Certificate from the Clerk of the Peace. Wait about one week after you are married, and follow the simple instructions/options in the link.
WE WILL RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR 48 HOURS.
TO AVOID "NO-SHOWS," PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR RESERVATION
SCHEDULE YOUR SIMPLE ELOPEMENT CEREMONY
Monday - Thursday
Option times listed below
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FOR OPENINGS
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Package B: $550 Elopement Ceremony Nov. - May: Indoor Wedding Room - the two of you & up to 4 witnesses = 6 total (NO EXCEPTIONS)
June - October: Outdoor Wedding Pergola - the two of you & up to 8 witnesses = 10 total (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Delaware Elopements is ONLY Monday through Thursday. There are no weekend days. Please provide us with your vision, first and last name, phone number, and the best time to reach you! We will contact you via phone to discuss all possibilities!
Inclusions:
SCHEDULE YOUR ELOPEMENT BUNDLE CEREMONY
Monday - Thursday
Option times listed below
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FOR OPENINGS
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Package C: $899 Elopement Ceremony (with professional wedding photographer)
November - April: Indoor Wedding Room - the two of you & 4 witnesses = 6 total (NO EXCEPTIONS) May - October: Outdoor Wedding Pergola - the two of you & 8 witnesses = 10 total (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Delaware Elopements is ONLY available Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are no weekend days. Please provide us with your vision, First and last name, phone number, and the best time to reach you! We will contact you via phone to discuss all possibilities!
Inclusions:
Click on this calendar to select an available date/time. Then, provide your contact information and make payment in one step. We will contact you as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours, to confirm and review the "next steps" with you.
This calendar reflects available dates/times.
The preferred payment method is ZELLE, payable to 302-438-8092 Lynda Daring, or VENMO, payable to @Lynda-Daring.