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Best Places In The US to Elope in The Spring

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As a destination wedding photographer, finding the best places to elope is one of my favorite passtimes. And here's my list of the best places to elope in the spring in the USA!
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West Coast

The West Coast is absolutely gorgeous in the spring time! Granted you can't swim in the ocean during this time of year since the water is still too cold, but you can enjoy all the beauitful things this side of the country has to offer! 

 
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Avoid the heat of summer and explore all LA has to offer plus get the added benefit of less crowds then if you'd gone in the winter!
Los Angeles
 
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Pick an island in Hawaii in the spring and you'll have a wonderful time. It's so beautiful there this time of year. Plus the best part is that if the weather isn't great on one side of the island you're on, you can just swap over to the other one!
Hawaii
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Not only are there some amazing wildflowers that bloom in the spring outside of Portland, but the weather becomes absolutely gorgeous as the area gets ready for summer!
Portland
 
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I mean blooms are the best reason to visit anywhere in the spring, but add on mild temperatures and amazing festivals and activities and San Diego has potential for a great trip! Keep in mind you won't be able to swim in the ocean quite yet and visit...
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In the spring you miss the winter skiers and haven't quite gotten all the summer boaters out there so it's the perfect time to visit Lake Tahoe!
Lake Tahoe, CA
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Another wonderful place to head to in the springtime. The summer can get really hot and the spring is the best time of year to elope here!
Las Vegas, NV

The South

Avoid the heat by visiting the Southern region of the country in the spring time! Plus you can go earlier in the season if you're desperate to get away from winter and see blooms early on! 

 
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An amazing place to visit just generally, the spring time really showcases this areas gorgeous architecture and just the overall vibe. Walk around historic downtown Savannah in nice temperatures and take in all this beautiful city has to offer!
Savannah, GA
 
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Spring starts a little earlier in Nashville, while it can still be chilly and rainy in the spring time of Nashville you're going to see all the amazing blooms if you visit in March. April boasts tons of festivals and events for the whole family too!
Nashville, TN
 
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This resort is a great spot if you want a relaxing spring vacation. The ocean breezes and activities will keep everyone in the family happy!
Sea Island Resort, Georgia
 
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Avoid Spring Breakers and head to Naples Florida for this towns dreamy white sand beaches and high end accommodations with tons of availability! With little rain and comfortable temperatures you can easily enjoy all this city has to offer in the spri...
Naples, Florida
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Heading here in the spring means you'll miss Mardi Gras and the major tourism time frame, BUT you can be there for other great festivals that this historic city has during the spring!
New Orleans, LA
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The beautiful city of Asheville is a wonderful place to elope in the spring time.
Asheville, NC

East Coast

The East Coast is one of those spots where you think winter or fall is the best time. But what about the places that are stunning in the spring because there are a ton of them! 

 
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While not technically on the coast, the Hudson Valley is a great spot to visit in the spring time! You can watch all the blooms and explore the amazing culture the area has to offer!
Hudson Valley
 
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If I didn't put this on here because of the cherry blossoms would you even trust me????
Washington, D.C.
 
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Moderate temperatures make exploring Charleston best in the spring time!
Charleston, SC
 
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When winter is over and the birds are chirping and all the flowers are coming out, NYC is a great place to be. Especially before the heat of the summer takes over!
New York City
 
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It gets hot and sticky in Boston in the summer and freezing in the winter. Fall is another great time of year to visit the beautiful city of Boston, but so is the spring time!
Boston, MA
 
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Anywhere on the coast of Rhode Island would be a wonderful and unique place to elope in the spring!
Rhode Island