Elope 253
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $595
Guest capacity
Up to 16 seated guests
About this venue
Elope 253 is a ready-to-marry elopement experience in Tacoma for couples who want the ease of a courthouse wedding — without actually having a courthouse wedding. We specialize in small, meaningful weddings with just the people who matter most. Our intimate ceremony space and thoughtfully planned packages take care of the details so you can show up, get married, and actually enjoy the moment. It’s everything you need for a wedding that feels special — without turning getting married into a giant production. Courthouse ease with a whole lot more heart. 💛
Our event spaces
Elope 253 Ceremony Space
An intimate Tacoma ceremony space made for couples who want a meaningful wedding without all the traditional wedding fuss.
Our cozy Tacoma ceremony space was created specifically for elopements and intimate weddings. Depending on your package, it can be just the two of you with your required witnesses or a celebration with up to 16 guests. The space is warm, welcoming, and ready for you when you arrive — no ballroom to fill, complicated setup to manage, or traditional venue logistics to worry about. It’s intentionally small, because we believe your wedding can feel incredibly special without being incredibly big.
Guest capacity
2-16 Seated
2-16 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Private use of our intimate ceremony space - Ceremony setup and décor - Guest seating - Ceremony backdrop - Climate-controlled indoor space - Optional live Zoom streaming so loved ones can join your ceremony from anywhere - Simple, ready-to-marry setup — no decorating required
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Elope 253 Ceremony Space
An intimate Tacoma ceremony space made for couples who want a meaningful wedding without all the traditional wedding fuss.
Our cozy Tacoma ceremony space was created specifically for elopements and intimate weddings. Depending on your package, it can be just the two of you with your required witnesses or a celebration with up to 16 guests. The space is warm, welcoming, and ready for you when you arrive — no ballroom to fill, complicated setup to manage, or traditional venue logistics to worry about. It’s intentionally small, because we believe your wedding can feel incredibly special without being incredibly big.
Guest capacity
2-16 Seated
2-16 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Private use of our intimate ceremony space - Ceremony setup and décor - Guest seating - Ceremony backdrop - Climate-controlled indoor space - Optional live Zoom streaming so loved ones can join your ceremony from anywhere - Simple, ready-to-marry setup — no decorating required
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Elope 253
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
50 reviews
- AP
Adriana Pennington
Elope 253 has truly been amazing from beginning to end! ❤️ Rochelle and the entire team have been so helpful and wonderful to work with. As a couple with one of us out of state and the other in state, having the portal was such a huge help and made everything so much easier. Communication was always spot-on, which made the entire process feel so stress-free. We are truly so grateful to Rochelle and the entire Elope 253 team for everything they did to make our special day so beautiful and memorable. We couldn’t recommend them enough! ❤️
Elope 253•Aug 12, 2026Adriana & Shawn, thank you for such a sweet review! There was SO much love in the room during your ceremony, from the two of you and from everyone there celebrating with you. It was such a beautiful thing to witness. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with that same kind of love and so many happy moments together. Btw... you two looked incredible!
- BB
Brandon Bell
My wife and I used this venue for our elopement ceremony. They are very kind and professional. Pricing is fair and they deliver a pretty phenomenal experience for what you pay for. Definitely a great place that makes a special day for you and your loved ones. My spouse and I would like to pursue the big wedding in the future, but we couldn't be happier with the experience we had with Elope253.
Elope 253•Aug 12, 2026B & R, thank you for choosing Elope 253 for your elopement! We’re so happy we could help make your day feel special. And I kind of love that a big wedding may still be in your future... celebrating your love more than once is always encouraged! Wishing you two so much love, happiness, and plenty more reasons to celebrate together.
- SA
Sarah Ackermann
Elope253 was absolutely fantastic! They did a great job at creating an easy and seamless experience that still felt romantic. It was such a special and perfect day!!
Elope 253•Jul 17, 2026We LOVE hearing that getting married at Elope 253 felt easy and seamless while still being romantic and special. Thank you so much, Sarah and Jacob! Wishing you both a lifetime of laughter, love, and many more beautiful moments together. Btw... that photo in front of the chapel is absolutely perfect.
- J
Joshleen
Just got married here May 18th and loved how everything was and how stress free we were! Thank you to the lady that walked us through everything and was patient.
Elope 253•Jul 17, 2026Joshleen & Anthony, thank you for trusting us with your Spring wedding! We’re so happy Brooke’s patience and guidance helped everything feel easy and stress-free from start to finish. Wishing you both a marriage filled with laughter, adventure, and so many happy days together.
- S
Shayon
We chose the right place to have our wedding. The staff was on point which made the event ride smooth, easy and simple. Rochelle is the perfect host with heartfelt energy which radiated the room filling it with comfort and peaceful compassion. Thanks Elope 253 for helping make our special day memorable with unforgettable moments to cherish for a lifetime. The icing on the cake was the photographer. She knows when where and why to snap photos. Everything was absolutely perfect 👌
Elope 253•Jul 17, 2026Keyoni & Cory, thank you for this incredibly kind review. Oh my gosh, we are blushing over here! We’re so happy our team helped your wedding feel smooth, easy, and filled with comfort from start to finish. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and heartfelt moments together. Btw... those photos are absolutely stunning. ✨
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