South Florida Elopement Locations
Pop-Up Vows helps couples find beautiful, practical locations for small weddings, elopements, beach ceremonies, and vow renewals across Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and nearby South Florida areas.
A straightforward guide to elopement and intimate wedding locations in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach — including what you’ll need to know about permits before you show up.
Picking a location sounds simple until you start Googling.
Every beach has different rules, permit requirements, and restrictions that nobody tells you about upfront. This page cuts through that. These are the locations Pop-Up Vows works with—along with the honest details on what each one requires so there are no surprises on your wedding day.
Do I need a Permit for a Beach Wedding in South Florida?
Permit rules for beach weddings and elopements in South Florida depend on the city, beach, park, guest count, setup, and timing. Some locations may allow a simple standing ceremony with no setup, while others may require permission, a reservation, or a formal permit. Pop-Up Vows helps couples understand what may be needed before choosing a beach ceremony location.
The easiest answer: before you choose a public beach or park, check the local rules first — or let us help you figure out what is realistic for your guest count and ceremony style.
Delray Beach
Delray Beach is a strong choice for couples who want a small wedding or elopement with a relaxed South Florida feel. Depending on the ceremony style, couples can consider beach areas, garden locations, private homes, restaurants with private rooms, hotels, waterfront spots, or nearby cultural spaces like Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.
Atlantic Dunes Park in Delray Beach
Atlantic Dunes is the quieter, more natural side of Delray’s coastline — and the location we recommend for elopements and intimate ceremonies here. Located at 1605 S. Ocean Blvd, one block north of Linton Blvd on A1A, this park has a completely different feel from the busy Atlantic Avenue beach. There’s a boardwalk, a nature trail through the dunes, a pavilion, restrooms, and metered parking on the west side of A1A.
For open ceremonies on the beach: no chairs, arches, tents, or tables are permitted. Maximum 25 guests. Ceremonies must take place between 8:00am and sunset. No permit is required for this type of ceremony.
If you prefer a more structured set-up, the park pavilion is available to rent separately. Contact (561) 243-7441 for pavilion rental availability and fees.
General wedding questions:
Delray Beach Parks & Recreation at (561) 243-7250 ext. 7252.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is a beautiful option for couples who want a garden elopement, intimate wedding, or vow renewal in South Florida. Daytime garden ceremonies can include access to the gardens for portraits, guest admission to the museum and gardens, and ceremony locations for intimate groups of up to 35 guests.
The Grove + The Salon in Delray Beach
The Grove and The Salon are strong options for couples who want an intimate wedding dinner, private dining experience, or restaurant-style reception in downtown Delray Beach.
This is a perfect fit for couples who want the ceremony to feel small and personal, but still want a beautiful dinner afterward without booking a traditional wedding venue. The Salon works especially well for very intimate dinners, while The Grove can accommodate larger seated dinners, partial buyouts, and full restaurant buyouts depending on guest count, date, and availability.
Small ceremonies may also be possible onsite, including on the back patio or inside The Salon, depending on the vision and event details.
Best for: private dining, intimate receptions, restaurant weddings, post-ceremony dinners, and couples who care about food, atmosphere, and guest experience.
Where Can I Have a Small Wedding in Boca Raton
Boca Raton is a strong option for couples who want a small wedding, elopement, or vow renewal in South Florida. Depending on the style of the day, couples can consider beach areas, parks, gardens, private homes, boutique hotels, restaurants with private rooms, or waterfront locations. Pop-Up Vows helps couples narrow down ceremony location ideas and plan a small wedding that feels simple, personal, and easy to manage.
The Addison in Boca Raton
The Addison is a premium Boca Raton wedding venue for couples who want a small wedding with historic architecture, courtyard atmosphere, and a more polished guest experience.
This is a strong option for couples who do not want a beach ceremony but still want the day to feel beautiful, hosted, and intentional.
Known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, courtyard setting, banyan trees, private event spaces, and full-service food and beverage experience, The Addison can work well for intimate weddings, micro-weddings, ceremonies, photos, cocktail hour, and private dinner in one location.
Pop-Up Vows can help couples decide whether The Addison is the right fit for their guest count, budget, ceremony style, photography timeline, and overall wedding-day flow.
How Do I Plan a Beach Wedding in Boynton Beach, Florida?
Planning a beach wedding in Boynton Beach starts with choosing the right ceremony location, guest count, timing, and setup. Some beach or park locations may require permission, a reservation, or permit guidance depending on details. Pop-Up Vows helps couples plan small beach weddings, elopements, and vow renewals in Boynton Beach and nearby South Florida locations with officiant services, ceremony flow support, and planning guidance.
Need Help Choosing a South Florida Elopement Location?
Tell us your guest count, preferred area, ceremony style, and what kind of day you want. Pop-Up Vows can help you narrow down location ideas, understand permit questions, and plan a small wedding or elopement that actually makes sense.
