Elopement Chapel & Small Wedding Venue in Tacoma, Washington         

Wed Small. LOVE BIG.

Have a beautiful, meaningful wedding without months of planning or the big-wedding price tag. Choose a simple package, bring your favorite people, and we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on each other.

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Newlyweds laughing inside Elope 253’s Downtown Tacoma elopement chapel

Maybe you don’t want a ballroom, or a year of planning or a guest list filled with people you barely know. You just want to marry your person in a cheerful space with the people that matter most.

This is what Elope 253 was built for.

Our downtown Tacoma wedding chapel makes it easy to have a personal, joyful wedding without the cost and overwhelm of a traditional wedding. Choose the package that fits your day, invite your favorite people and show up ready to get married. We’ll guide you through the rest.

  • Modern, inclusive Downtown Tacoma Chapel

  • Ordained officiant and meaningful ceremony

  • Marriage-license signing and filing

  • Photography, flowers, treats and livestream options

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Is Elope 253 Right For You?

Our Tacoma wedding chapel offers affordable elopement packages that include everything you need for a meaningful ceremony without the stress and expense of a traditional wedding.

Say goodbye to stress, expensive details, and overwhelming planning. Elope 253 offers simple and modern elopement packages in a cheerful and inclusive space.

Couples travel from Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, and throughout Washington State to celebrate their wedding day with us.

Are we a right fit?
Newlyweds holding hands outside Elope 253’s yellow doors in Downtown Tacoma

Why Couples Choose Small Weddings

  • You want to be married more than you want to plan a wedding.

  • You don't want to spend $30,000 on one day.

  • You want a beautiful wedding without the stress.

  • You want to celebrate with just your favorite people.

  • You believe small weddings can still be incredibly meaningful.

  • You're looking for a Tacoma wedding venue that's simple, intimate, and low-pressure.

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Real Little Weddings. Really BIG Feelings!

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View fullsize The magic is in the mix — and Kim & Kelly have it down to an art 🍦💛 If the photos don’t fully capture it, trust us when we say the vibes (and the JOY) were STRONG with these two. Completely unfiltered, hilarious, and the laughter
View fullsize Some people post engagement photos... Amanda & Jordan sent the ‘surprise, we’re married’ text 😍✨ Their family thought they were coming for the Skagit Tulip Festival... but while they were here, they got hitched! The next day,
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the officiant is included in each of our packages.

  • We love last-minute elopements and can often accommodate bookings on short notice (based on availability)! As Washington State requires a

    3-day mandatory wait period from the time you apply for your marriage license to when you can get married, that is the determining factor!

    For information on getting your marriage license, click here.

  • Booking is easy! Simply select your desired package from this brochure and our team will send you a customized proposal via email.

    To secure your date and time, sign the provided contract and make your non-refundable 50% retainer payment online. The remaining 50% payment is due 2 weeks prior to your elopement.

  • Booking is easy! Simply fill out our contact form and our team will let you know ASAP if you date is available. Then we’ll send you customized proposal that you can review together and book right online if it feels like a good fit.

    To secure your date and time, sign the provided contract and make your non-refundable 50% retainer payment online. The remaining 50% payment is due 2 weeks prior to your elopement.

  • Absolutely! You can invite up to 100 virtual guests.

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