When you think of eloping in Florida, the image of a sunset exchanging of vows on a sandy beach is often the first thing that comes to mind. Dreaming of feeling the sand between your toes as you stand hand-in-hand with your beloved? Oh-so-romantic. Creating lists of all the technical hoops, legalities, and logistics of planning a Florida elopement? Not-so-romantic.

No matter where you’re traveling from to elope in Florida—whether you’re a local to the Sunshine State or a traveler from abroad—it can be overwhelming to conduct research on getting married in another location. We’re here to share a Floridian wedding professional’s advice for planning your destination elopement right here in sunny Florida. Grab your sunglasses and get reading!

You don’t have to be a theme park enthusiast to plan an elopement wedding in Central Florida.

While the Sunshine State is best known for its beaches and magical tourist attractions, many couples either local to the area or from out of town still choose to elope in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, and throughout the Central Florida area. However, finding an ideal location to stay or hold your elopement is tricky.

Until Airbnb, that is.

Planning an Airbnb elopement is one of the hottest wedding trends. While many larger homes restrict events or large gatherings, choosing to elope at an Airbnb is perfect for couples seeking a romantic, private getaway. You can then choose to exchange your vows at a nearby park or scenic area, using your Airbnb as a honeymoon destination and backdrop for unique, stunning wedding photos to document your intimate elopement experience.

We’ve scouted the internet for the most romantic, must-see Airbnb’s that would be perfect for eloping to the Central Florida area. If you’re planning to elope near Orlando, Daytona Beach, or anywhere else in the Central Florida region, keep reading!

When Amy and I got engaged, our least favorite—yet most commonly asked—question was:

“So when’s the big day?”

No sooner had the ring been on her finger than people left and right started asking how the wedding planning was going. We’ve only been engaged for 2 days!

Wedding planning is basically a full-time job in and of itself. Now that we’ve been married for almost seven years (!), all I remember from our own wedding planning seasons is a blur of meetings, Pinterest boards, and a lot of stress as we juggled wedding planning with a full-time job.

Given how elaborate weddings seem to be these days, it’s no wonder that small, intimate weddings such as micro weddings or elopements are becoming more and more popular. We get it: we had a small wedding too, but even trying to pull that off felt like a drawn-out ordeal.

So when you’re looking to say “I do” to your love while saying “No way” to all the stress and chaos of wedding planning, micro weddings or elopements may seem like a perfect solution. But what’s the difference? Should you have a micro wedding or an elopement? Which one is right for you?