Chelsey & Steve’s Intimate Elopement in Cooperstown, New York

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Written By Kristin Lavigne

The Otesaga Resort Hotel

Couple walking together outside The Otesaga Resort Hotel during an intimate elopement in Cooperstown, New York.

Intimate elopements always offer something truly unique, especially when they’re at The Otesaga Hotel Resort in Cooperstown, New York. Timeless architecture, sweeping lake views, and a sense of quiet romance make the experience feel deeply personal.

Chelsey and Steve’s elopement was a beautiful example of how special a wedding day can be when it’s focused solely on connection, intention, and celebrating love in a way that feels authentic to the couple.

With just the two of them, Chelsey and Steve spent the day exploring one of Cooperstown’s most iconic settings, allowing space for genuine moments, quiet joy, and cherished portraits. Their elopement felt relaxed and romantic, a reminder that weddings don’t have to be large to be incredibly meaningful.

This intimate Upstate New York elopement was all about savoring the moment. A beautiful celebration set against the timeless charm Cooperstown is known for.

Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment together at their intimate elopement in Cooperstown, New York.
Romantic portrait of a couple during an intimate elopement in Cooperstown New York.
Bride and groom laughing together during their intimate Cooperstown elopement.
Couple walking hand in hand along the grounds of The Otesaga Resort Hotel during their Cooperstown, New York elopement.
Couple posing for portraits outside The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York.
Bride and groom laughing together during their intimate Cooperstown elopement.
Bride and groom sharing a candid moment during an Upstate New York elopement.
Romantic elopement portraits of a couple in Cooperstown, New York.
Couple sharing a quiet, emotional moment during their Upstate New York elopement.
Bride and groom enjoying time together during an intimate Cooperstown elopement.
Couple celebrating their love during an intimate elopement in Cooperstown, New York.
Bride and groom posing for elegant portraits during a Cooperstown elopement.
Couple walking near Otsego Lake during a romantic elopement in Cooperstown, New York.
Romantic couple portrait taken during a Cooperstown, New York elopement.
Couple standing together outside a timeless Upstate New York wedding venue.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss during a Cooperstown, New York elopement.
Bride and groom sharing a joyful moment during their intimate elopement in Cooperstown, New York.
Couple embracing with scenic views during an Upstate New York elopement.
Candid elopement moment between a couple in Cooperstown, New York.
Bride and groom posing on the steps of The Otesaga for elegant portraits during a Cooperstown elopement.
Couple sharing a quiet, emotional moment during their Upstate New York elopement.
Couple embracing outside a historic Cooperstown, New York wedding venue.
Couple walking through scenic grounds during their intimate elopement in Upstate New York.
Kristin Lavigne
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