Elopements are on the Rise in Australia, and Here's Why Couples Are Choosing Them

Faithwood All Dressed in White

Let’s be honest. Planning a wedding can feel like juggling a hundred tabs in your brain, all while trying to keep your bank account from crying. Guest lists. Seating charts. Venue viewings. Hidden prices. Aunties arguing over the colour of napkins. It’s a lot.

That’s why more and more couples across Australia are choosing to elope.

Not in secret. Not in Vegas. But right here in Adelaide, in places like Faithwood Chapel where every detail is handled for you and every moment feels like magic.

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Elopements are not what they used to be. Today, they are stylish, intimate, and filled with intention. Whether it’s just the two of you or a handpicked group of your favourite humans, an elopement strips away the pressure and keeps the focus on what really matters, marrying your love.

At Faithwood Chapel, our all-inclusive packages are designed to make the whole experience seamless. Think beautiful faux florals already set, a warm celebrant who gets to know your story, and confetti flying as you walk back down the aisle. We even include Polaroids for instant memories that you can tuck into your wedding keepsake box.

You don’t need to spend months planning or tens of thousands of dollars to have a meaningful, beautiful wedding. You can just pick a date, choose your package, frock up and rock up. The legal side? We help with that too, guiding you through the Notice of Intended Marriage form and matching you with a celebrant who makes the paperwork part feel easy.

And if you’re dreaming of an after-party? So many couples are keeping their ceremony intimate and then heading off to celebrate with a big group of friends later. Some even surprise their guests by revealing they’re already married at what’s meant to be an engagement party. (Yes, we’ve seen the shocked faces. Yes, we love it.)

The best part? You don’t need to compromise on style, emotion, or photography. Our little white chapel is designed by a wedding photographer so the light, layout, and details are picture-perfect. And with our team behind you, you get to focus on the love — not the logistics.

If you’ve been thinking about a wedding that feels personal, beautiful, and drama-free, an elopement at Faithwood Chapel might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Book now. Let love be easy.