Romantic Elopement and Vow Renewal Ceremonies in the Hocking Hills

We have Hocking Hills’ most luxurious intimate weddings, micro-weddings, elopements, and anniversary vow renewals!

Cherry Ridge Retreat is the perfect choice for a private elopement wedding, or micro-wedding ceremony in the Hocking Hills. Our secluded 140-acre property offers countless stunning locations for your private ceremony. Plus, your honeymoon cabin is only steps away. Designed to inspire romance and relaxation, our luxury cabins have the special touches to make your stay unforgettable.

NOTE: No visitors can attend elopement ceremonies—only registered Cherry Ridge Retreat guests.
Facility fee will apply to elopement ceremonies without an overnight stay at Cherry Ridge Retreat.
Each of our Elopement ceremonies can be adapted to an Anniversary Vow Renewal ceremony or micro-wedding.
Elopement Packages do not include lodging.

Elopement & Vow renewal packages for every budget.

Cake, flowers and Champagne on a counter

Standard Elopement Package

$859

Perfect for the couple looking for a simple ceremony for two!

Have your private ceremony anywhere on our property and anywhere your hearts desire—at our central gazebo, on a clearing on our trails, right at your cabin, etc. Our elopement decorations will create the perfect backdrop for your special day and includes a gorgeous bouquet for photos or as a keepsake, an archway to frame the ceremony, two (2) floral swags, and white draping fabric to set the scene a cake stand, two (2) gold stands with white faux florals, and six (6) lanterns. Top it all off with a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider on ice and a delicious celebratory cake for two!

Officiant
Celebratory Bottle of Champagne or Cider
Floral Bouquet
Celebratory Cake for Two
Elopement Decorations

Bride and groom stand in front of the decorated archway.

Elopement Plus Package

$1,329

A private elopement ceremony with photography to capture memories that are sure to last a lifetime!

This package includes everything in the Standard Elopement package, PLUS a professional photographer to capture the memories of your special day so you can remember and celebrate for years to come!

Officiant
Celebratory Bottle of Champagne or Cider
Floral Bouquet
Celebratory Cake for Two
Elopement Decorations
Professional Photographer/Photography Session*

*Photography session includes a minimum of 20 digital photos with no watermarks. Photography session is 30 minutes with no limit on number of poses. Additional photos may be available. Photos will be received within 5 weeks of the photo shoot.

Bride and groom facing one another, officiant in the background, reading the vows

Ultimate Elopement Package

$1,719

Leave the stresses of wedding planning to us and enjoy a day that's all about the two of you.

The Ultimate Elopement Package includes everything in the Elopement Plus Package, PLUS a 60 minute couples massage and a commemorative wooden keepsake photo album!

Officiant
Elopement Decorations
Celebratory Bottle of Champagne or Cider
Floral Bouquet
Celebratory Cake for Two
Photographer
Commemorative Wooden Keepsake Photo Album
60 Minute Couples Massage

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Praise from our guests

Everything was amazing that weekend, so thank you again for having us and allowing us to have our ceremony there.

~ M&A

(Our elopement) …was absolutely perfect! We loved our ceremony and all the things you shared. It was beautiful and really spoke to who we are as a…

~ R&S

Thank you for making this process so easy!

~ G&A

My husband and I stayed at the Observatory to celebrate my birthday and have some time away from the kids. We had the best time! The amenities were…

~ AP

Winter is a beautiful time to visit Cherry Ridge Retreat! This is my fourth time visiting CRR, but my first with kids. The Lake House was perfect for…

~ EL