How much does a cheap elopement cost in the USA?

An I Do Drive Thru USA elopement starts from $500 for an officiant. Add a photographer for $500. Marriage licence separate — $35 in New York, $100 in California, $102 in Nevada. Complete elopement from $1,000. No hidden fees.

Is eloping cheaper than a courthouse wedding?

Yes. For $500 you get a real ceremony at any location, any day, with personal vows. Same legal result as a courthouse — infinitely better experience.

What is the cheapest way to get married in New York?

Get your marriage licence from the NYC City Clerk ($35), wait 24 hours, then have a ceremony with an I Do Drive Thru USA officiant from $500. Total from $535.

What is the cheapest way to get married in Las Vegas?

Get your Nevada marriage licence ($102, open 8am to midnight, no waiting period) and add an officiant from $500. Total from $602, same day if you want.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Travel and parking fees may apply for locations outside standard coverage areas, always confirmed before booking. Public holiday surcharges apply.

What is the cheapest way to get married in the USA?

Get your state marriage licence (from $35 in New York to $102 in Nevada) and book an I Do Drive Thru USA officiant from $500. Total from $535 for a fully legal elopement at any location across New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Virginia.

Elopements Across the USA.
From Just $500.

New York · Los Angeles · Santa Monica · Las Vegas · Virginia

Skip the big wedding. Skip the $40,000 price tag. Skip the 200-person guest list. Just show up, say the words, sign the paper, and go enjoy being married. We'll handle everything else.

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Any Location you choose

2–7 Minute ceremonies

Four Reasons Couples Choose Us

We've stripped getting married back to what it actually is — two people, a few words, and a signature. Here's why thousands of couples across the USA have eloped with I Do Drive Thru.

$500

We are genuinely cheap

An officiant from $500. A photographer from $500. That's it. No venue fees. No catering minimum. No florist package you didn't ask for. The average American wedding costs $30,000. Ours cost a fraction of that and you'll remember it just as much — probably more.

24/7

We're available anytime

Monday morning. Saturday sunset. Sunday brunch. 6am before the crowds arrive at Central Park. Midnight on the Vegas Strip. We don't have office hours and we don't do weekdays only. If you want to get married, we're available — 7 days a week, any time of day.

Anywhere

Any location you want

A park. A beach. A rooftop. A waterfall. A café. Your favourite restaurant. Your hotel room. Your car. Griffith Observatory. Central Park. Red Rock Canyon. The High Line. Malibu at golden hour. If you can get there, we can marry you there. No venue required. No radius limit.

2 min

Ceremonies that are short on purpose

Our ceremonies run 2, 5, or 7 minutes. Because more words don't make you any more married. We cut out all the filler and keep the parts that matter — the vows, the rings, the moment. You'll be legally married before most wedding speeches have even started.

Where We Do It

Five incredible locations across the USA. Officiants and photographers in every city, ready to come to wherever you want to be.

🗽 New York City

Seriously — Any Location

This is not a figure of speech. We have genuinely married people at all of the following and more:

In a park On a beach On a rooftop At a waterfall At a lookout In a café At a restaurant In a hotel room In a car In a backyard While eating pizza At a birthday party On a hiking trail In the desert At a drive-through Wherever you want

How It Works

1

Get your marriage licence

We'll tell you exactly where to go, what to bring, and how much it costs in your state. New York: $35. California: ~$100. Nevada: $102 (same day, no wait). Virginia: varies by county. We handle all the guidance so you don't have to figure it out yourself.

2

Choose your location and time

Pick any spot in your city. We'll advise on permits if needed, the best time of day for light and crowds, and any local tips that will make it better. We know these cities inside out.

3

Get married in 2–7 minutes

Your officiant shows up, runs the ceremony, you sign the licence. Done. Legally married. More words don't make you any more married — we just keep the parts that matter. Your certificate arrives in the post within weeks.

What It Costs

No packages that sound affordable until you read the fine print. No surprise extras. Just honest pricing.

Officiant Only

From $500

Registered officiant · All legal paperwork · 2–7 min ceremony · Witness arranged if needed

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We are huge fans of football fans and couch enthusiasts · Walmart shoppers and Gucci lovers · Eco warriors and road trippers · 90s hard rock fans and Taylor Swift stans · People of all cultures, races, genders, religions and political parties · Tourists, locals, and everyone in between.

LGBTQ+ weddings celebrated enthusiastically. No judgements. Just love.

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Tell us where you are, when you're thinking, and how you want it to feel. We'll handle everything else. Any location. Any day. From $500.

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Quick Answers

How much does an elopement cost with I Do Drive Thru USA?

An officiant starts from $500. Add a photographer from $500. A complete elopement with officiant and photographer starts from $1,000. Your state marriage licence is separate — $35 in New York, around $100 in California, $102 in Nevada. No hidden fees. No surprise extras.

What US cities do you cover for elopements?

New York City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Las Vegas and Virginia. We have officiants and photographers in all locations ready to come to wherever you want to hold your ceremony.

How long are your elopement ceremonies?

2, 5, or 7 minutes — your choice. Because more words don't make you any more married. We keep what matters — the vows, the rings, the moment — and cut out all the filler. You'll be legally married before most wedding speeches have even started.

Can you get married anywhere — not just at a venue?

Yes — this is the whole point. A park, beach, rooftop, waterfall, lookout, café, restaurant, hotel room, your car, a hiking trail, someone's backyard, while eating pizza. If you can get there, we can marry you there. No venue required, no radius limit.

Are you available on weekends and public holidays?

Yes — 7 days a week, any time of day. Monday morning, Saturday sunset, Sunday brunch, midnight on the Vegas Strip. We don't do weekdays only. If you want to get married, we're available.

Can tourists and international visitors use your service?

Absolutely. No US citizenship or residency required in any of our cities. A valid passport is all you need as ID. We're an Australian-founded company operating in the USA, so we're particularly experienced with international couples — including apostilles for recognition of your marriage back home.

Can you get married the same day in Las Vegas?

Yes. Nevada has no waiting period at all. Get your licence at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau ($102, open 8am to midnight every day of the year) and you can be married within the hour. We have officiants available same day across Las Vegas.

Is eloping legal and will my marriage be recognised?

Yes — completely. Every ceremony we perform is fully legal under the laws of the relevant US state. Your marriage will be recognised across the USA and in most countries worldwide including Australia, the UK, Canada and Europe. For international use an apostille may be required — we'll guide you through it.

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