Holiday Lights Pop-Up Elopements

Say “I Do” Under the Holiday Lights! Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 5–9 PM Your love story deserves a little holiday magic! Imagine exchanging vows beneath thousands of twinkling lights, surrounded by the beauty of Cape Fear Botanical Garden during the most wonderful time of the year. Our Holiday Lights Pop-Up Elopements offer couples a beautiful, intimate way to get married without the stress, expense, or months of planning that come with a traditional wedding. We’ll take care of the setting, decorations, and officiant. You bring your marriage license, your favorite people, and the love that brought you here. Your $700 Elopement Package Includes: * A 30-minute reserved time slot at the Garden’s charming Gazebo, surrounded by the magic of Holiday Lights. * A wedding officiant to perform your ceremony. * Two ceremony scripts to choose from, so you can select the vows that feel right for you. * Festive decorations to make your ceremony feel extra special. * Admission for five people, inc