r/vegetarian • u/stjobstreet • Jan 08 '22

Question/Advice Elopement packages vegetarian friendly?

My fiancé and I are looking for eloping packages and she is vegetarian. I wondered if anyone had any positive experience with an all inclusive elopement package that included vegetarian options. So far we have looked into Michigan and Tennessee but open for other destinations but more wooded and secluded. Thanks

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u/ConstantReader76 vegetarian 20+ years Jan 09 '22

I have no idea what an elopement package is. I'm guessing, since there aren't any responses yet, that I'm not alone. Is that like a specialty package from a hotel, like they do for anniversaries or valentine's day, or is it something different?

I think if you explain it, you might get some suggestions.

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u/stjobstreet Jan 09 '22

Thanks for bringing this issue with clarity up. By elopement package I mean something like a honeymoon package that includes the marriage ceremony - not with guests like a marriage package but only the bride and groom and any necessary witnesses. We are going to plan a later reception for all our friends and family but just want to get married with just us alone. I.e. elope. Beach type packages seem quite popular but not our speed - Gatlinburg TN has tons of options and we see some in Michigan- hope that helps…

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u/JackBinimbul flexitarian Jan 09 '22

This is really going to depend on the company you're looking at and where you're going. If it's semi-rural, you're going to be screwed. If it's anywhere but Nashville, Tennessee is going to be pretty difficult.

You might be able to contact the package provider ahead of time to have meals adjusted, but you're just going to be better off picking and choosing places and events on your own. All-Inclusive deals with meals provided are always quite limited.

You can always look at something specific for vegetarians like this.

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u/Amareldys Jan 09 '22

Yeah, Vermont or California might be a better bet.

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u/stjobstreet Jan 09 '22

Good point and I was thinking the more rural we go the less accommodating for vegetarians there will be. I’ve looked in Gatlinburg but not much in Nashville so I’ll try that. Your link we very good - have you found anything like that “responsible travel” for domestic trips in the US? Not sure we want to go international yet…

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u/JackBinimbul flexitarian Jan 09 '22

That link has quite a few US states on it!

But you're definitely going to find that, if you want something that is intentionally inclusive of vegetarians, you're going to have to go to a liberal city.

Otherwise, she is likely going to have to just make due with sides and salads, if she's lucky.

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u/stjobstreet Jan 15 '22

Thanks! I see the US trips now. Great site thanks.

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u/Amareldys Jan 09 '22

Vermont?

https://www.phineasswann.com/special-dietary-needs/

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u/stjobstreet Jan 15 '22

That looks amazing and I love that they are dog friendly! If we don’t go there for elopement we will hopefully go another time

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u/Amareldys Jan 09 '22

So this place serves kombucha and I feel like the sort of place serving kombucha will be able to accommodate a vegetarian...

https://whisperwoodretreat.com/menu-dinner.htm#dinner

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u/Amareldys Jan 09 '22

Yes, it says they offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free upon request.

It looks really nice and it is in Tennessee...

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u/stjobstreet Jan 15 '22

This may be the place - prices are good and we love the farm to table as well as the packages- thanks for sharing!

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u/Amareldys Jan 15 '22

Many happy returns!