Elopement · Up to 8 Guests · From $900
Just the two of you.
And the forest.
A private ceremony in old-growth forest, ten minutes from London. Take just the ceremony from $900, or the complete all-in experience — ceremony, farm dinner, overnight, and breakfast — at $2,200.
Two Options
Just the ceremony, or the whole day.
Ceremony only — $900
- ✓Private ceremony at your choice of forest location
- ✓2–3 hours on-property
- ✓Bring your own officiant (or we can recommend one)
- ✓40 acres for portraits
- ✓Timber Pavilion / Studio Loft rain backup — included
All-in Package — $2,200
- ✓Everything in ceremony-only, plus:
- ✓The Evening for Two — farm-style dinner at dusk
- ✓Overnight in the Studio Suite
- ✓Farm breakfast in the morning
- ✓Weather backup: Studio Loft or Farmhouse
Pricing
Ceremony only
Mon–Thu: $810
All-in Package
Ceremony + dinner + overnight + breakfast · Mon–Thu: $1,980
Optional add-ons
25% (minimum $400) retainer holds your date, applied to your total.
Request a Wedding QuoteWhy Elope Here
The courthouse alternative — done well.
Private by design.
One wedding per date. No other ceremony competing for the same forest, the same light, the same moment. Forty acres of Carolinian forest — yours from ceremony through breakfast.
Ten minutes from the city.
The address is Komoka — close enough that your witnesses aren't traveling far, far enough that it genuinely feels removed. Easy drive back in the morning.
Nothing left to figure out.
Ceremony, dinner, overnight, breakfast — all designed as one. You don't have to piece together a restaurant booking and a hotel room around a forest ceremony.
Best for
- Couples who want the ceremony without the crowd
- Up to 8 guests — partner, witnesses, immediate family
- A complete experience with nothing left to plan elsewhere
- Couples who want a quiet moment before a larger celebration later
- A forest night that carries into breakfast
Not ideal for
- Groups larger than 8 (see Micro Wedding for up to 25)
- Couples who want a full reception with dancing and a DJ
- Couples needing more than 8 guests for their ceremony
The Food
Manna by Fernwood Hills — in-house food prepared in a simple, thoughtful way that fits the scale and feel of your day. Seasonal menus, family-style or buffet service. No fixed price list — menus and pricing are worked out as part of your booking. We can accommodate vegetarian and some other dietary preferences; just mention it when you inquire. Outside caterers are welcome too — bring your own, no corkage. About Manna →
Book Your Elopement
Tell us your date.
We confirm availability, send the full planning guide, and get back to you with everything you need to lock in the date. A 25% (minimum $400) retainer holds your day. Most couples hear back the same day.
Selecting Elopement in the form pre-fills the tier. Add notes about your date, guests, and any questions in the message field.
Questions
Good to Know
- What are the two elopement options?
- There are two options. Ceremony only at $900 — a private forest ceremony for up to 8 guests, 2–3 hours on-property. Or the all-in package at $2,200 — ceremony, The Evening for Two (farm dinner at dusk), overnight in the Studio Suite, and farm breakfast the next morning. Mon–Thu is $810 ceremony-only or $1,980 all-in.
- What is The Evening for Two?
- The Evening is a farm-style dinner for two as the light softens — seasonal shared plates and boards at the outdoor table or under the Timber Pavilion. Unhurried, not formal. Manna handles the cooking. You stay as long as the evening calls for.
- Can I do ceremony-only and add dinner separately?
- Yes. The ceremony-only option is a real standalone product. If you want dinner after, you can dine out, arrange your own, or upgrade to the all-in package which includes The Evening for Two, overnight, and breakfast.
- What if it rains on our elopement day?
- The Studio Loft or Farmhouse serves as your indoor weather backup — both are beautiful spaces and already on the property. No scrambling, no extra fee. The Timber Pavilion handles light rain as a covered outdoor option. The plan is built in.
- Can we bring our own officiant and photographer?
- Yes. You are free to bring any officiant, photographer, or videographer. We don't require you to use preferred vendors. We can recommend local officiants if you need one.
- Can we add a getting-ready session before the ceremony?
- Yes — a getting-ready half-day in the Studio Loft or Farmhouse is $295. Both spaces are beautiful for hair, makeup, and first looks. Mention it when you inquire and we'll include it in your quote.
- What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
- A 25% (minimum $400) retainer holds your date, applied toward your total. No full payment is due until closer to the event. We send a payment link and a simple planning agreement when you confirm. Cancellation terms are included in the agreement.