Is A Hot-Air Balloon Elopement The Coolest Thing Ever?

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

The short answer is yes. Hot-air balloon elopements are the coolest, ever.

The crazy idea behind this epic form of elopement belongs to Ann Mark Photo. And you know we just love crazy ides! Truly pure genius to tap into this 200 year-old form of human flight. Not only is it the oldest, but *clearly* the most beautiful to watch, too!

Whether you lean into this cool elopement idea or incorporate it into your wedding (hot-air balloon exit, anyone?!), this rad editorial is sure to inspire you to reach for the clouds. A bright orange balloon is waiting for you from Air Carriage Over Texas. Up, up and away we go!

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

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Because cool elopements are usually done without many flowers, the bride’s bouquet needs to shine! Root and Wilde has a colorful bunch for this hot-air balloon elopement, including blue baby’s breath and big, juicy peonies.

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement
Cool cats, ready to take flight.

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

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Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement
Everything about this Patbo wedding mini screams COOL! From the ’80s sleeves to the statement belt, it’s all so good accenting the bright hot-air balloon.

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement
What’s more romantic, honestly? Plus, she’s a natural beauty with dewy bridal makeup from Blush N Bangs.

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement
Prepare for hot-air balloon elopements to be a THING. Especially because couples are looking for more untraditional ways to (finally) say I do after the pandemic.

Hot Air Balloon Styled Elopement
Mini dresses and elopements go together like peanut butter + jelly!


Stay up in the clouds with this cool video of the inspiration from Purely Films.

photography: Ann Mark Photo // venue name: Air Carriage Over TX, San Marcos, Texas, USA // event design: Ann Mark Photo // planning: Ann Mark Photo // florals: Root and Wilde // wedding dress: Patbo // makeup artist: Blush N Bangs // videography: Purely Films // tabletop rentals: Table Manners TX // models: Amelia Massey and Austin Hiller

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