Happy Newlyweds smiling at each other under the Elope 253 sign at the local tacoma wedding chapel

What is Elope 253?

Elope 253 is a small wedding venue and modern wedding chapel in downtown Tacoma, Washington.

We Specialize in

  • Elopements

  • Micro weddings

  • Small weddings

  • Last-minute weddings

  • Courthouse Wedding Alternative

Since 2017, we've helped more than 1,300 couples get married in a way that feels authentic and true to them. Or as we like to say:

Wed Small. Love BIG.

 

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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