https://dcelopements.com/virginia-elopements/^[10]

How much does it cost to get married in VA?

• Virginia Marriage License Fee: $30.00.
• The Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marriage licenses. A couple may go to any circuit court in Virginia to obtain this license.
• Minimum Age: 16.
  • If a party is 16 or 17 years of age, a father, mother, or legal guardian must appear with valid photo identification.
  • The Clerk’s Office will provide a special affidavit for the parent’s signature.^[11]
• Waiting Period: None.
• License Validity: 60 Days.
• Blood Test: Not Required.
• Residency: Not Required.
• Witnesses: There is no statutory requirement that witnesses be present at the marriage ceremony.

https://www.usmarriagelaws.com/marriage-license/virginia/circuit-court-clerks/office-requirements/^[12]

How do you elope?

When most people think of eloping, they think of running to Vegas for a drive-through, Elvis-themed wedding. That’s one way to go about it, but you don’t have to run off if you don’t want to. It might just be the two of you, or you might choose to invite your family or a couple of friends. The choice is yours. I knew a couple who eloped and simply called a few friends the same day to see if they wanted to join. It’s a risky move, and some people might be annoyed with you, but that goes for eloping in general, so you may consider it par for the course.

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/09/the-case-for-eloping-and-how-to-pull-it-off/^[13]

Where can you get married in one day?

Each state has different laws regarding getting married. One thing each state, including the District of Columbia, has in common is that they all require getting a marriage license. Some states are less restrictive than others. More than half of the states have no waiting times. Wisconsin has the longest waiting period—six days.^[14]

https://www.thespruce.com/u-s-waiting-times-get-married-2300739

What is the difference between wedding and elopement?

While the technical definition of eloping is “running away,” it has a slightly more nuanced meaning in wedding parlance. Eloping means to get married without telling anyone, especially your parents. To elope may also suggest that you forgo a formal wedding and elope for the ceremony instead. In modern times, eloping does not necessarily mean running away, and some couples who choose to elope will inform their families before their ceremony (though not always invite them to attend).