Elopement v/s Wedding? Consider This Option Before Making a Decision
- Leigh Fulcher
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 22

✨ Elopement, But Make It Chic: Ditch the Courthouse for a Styled Garden Ceremony
Let’s be real—Not every love story needs a 200-person guest list and a year of planning to be epic. If you're dreaming of an intimate, stress-free, and drop-dead gorgeous way to say “I do,” you’re not alone. More and more couples are swapping traditional weddings for intention, and **elegant elopements are having their moment**.
At Magnolia Manor 1843, we’re redefining what it means to elope—because “simple” shouldn’t mean “basic.”
🌿 Say Yes Under a 200-Year-Old Magnolia Tree
Our elopement package is all about creating an unforgettable moment in a stunning setting. Picture this: You, your future spouse, up to 10 of your closest people, exchanging your wedding vows beneath the sweeping branches of a centuries-old magnolia tree. It’s intimate, romantic, and undeniably stylish.
🥂 Details That Matter, Without the Overwhelm
You’ll have two hours at our historic New Bern, North Carolina venue—just enough time for heartfelt vows, a champagne toast (with flutes for you and your guests), and a petite white cake from a local bakery served on a linen-draped table. We provide the thoughtful touches, including a cake-cutting knife, napkins, plates, and that Pinterest-worthy garden backdrop.
📸 Bring Your People, Bring Your Photographer
We keep things effortless: You bring your future spouse, your officiant, and your photographer—we’ll bring the charm. Don’t forget to arrive dressed and ready to go; we’re on a tight, curated schedule to give each couple the attention they deserve.
💡 Chic. Easy. Elevated.
If you're thinking: “We want something beautiful without the chaos,” We have it covered for you! We believe your marriage should be romantic and elegant. This is your moment, without compromise—no courthouse, no bland ballroom, just an elegant, garden elopement that feels like a reflection of your love story!
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**Limited dates available** and demand is growing—ready to ditch the stress and do your wedding your way?
Opening schedule begins SOON!