Elopement Chapel &
Small Wedding Venue
in Tacoma, WA
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 ceremony details.
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
A Wedding That Feels Like You
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.
Why Couples Choose a 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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Elope 253's Wedding Chapel
Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma, Elope 253’s chapel is perfect for an elopement or micro-wedding with up to 16 guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the officiant is included in each of our packages.
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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.
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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.
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Booking is easy! Simply fill out our contact form and our team will send let you know ASAP if you date is available. Then we will 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.
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Absolutely! You can invite up to 100 virtual guests.
Still have questions?
Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
More than 1,300 couples have trusted us with their wedding day.
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