In olden times, an elopement would have been rushed, last-minute, spur-of-the-moment wedding, where the couple ran away, typically to a chapel or city hall, to get married.
The definition has definitely changed today. Now, an elopement is considered really any intimate wedding with 20 or less guests. It can be ANYWHERE! Adventure elopements are getting wildly popular nowadays. From getting married in National Parks to different countries- always looking for the most beautiful place for photos.