SAY YES to eloping!

​Weddings can create a lot of stress between couples and their families. That’s why we suggest opting out of the whole situation, and eloping. To make sure this is the right option for you and your spouse-to-be, here are some comments about why eloping is and isn’t a good choice.
Why is Eloping Bad?

1. If you are choosing to elope with just the two of you, eloping can create tension between you and your families, especially mothers. They will feel left out because they desperately wanted to be part of your special day.
2. Your celebration may not be as special as you hoped. Many people love throwing lavish celebrations to honor themselves and start their marriage off on a happy note. With an elopement, the celebration ends quickly however you will have many more memories to tell as you probably spent days not just hours at your elopement location of choice.
3. You may miss out on the old traditions of larger weddings.  We say, EMBRACE it!  Create your own traditions and make your elopement day unique and personal.

Say Yes to Eloping!
Now, let’s look on the flipside. Eloping can be a magical experience if you want to start your marriage right away. Here are a few reasons to convince you.

1. If you’re a couple that likes to keep to themselves, you may enjoy the intimacy of a quick elopement. You could invite one or two of your closest friends to be your witnesses, and enjoy a peaceful ceremony full of love. You can invite your parents as well!
2. You can avoid the stress. As we mentioned, weddings are chaotic! If you don’t want to deal with all the drama of planning something so monumental, keep things simple. Say yes to eloping, because you want to be happy in your marriage.
3. You can save a little money. Some people have crazy weddings for hundreds of people. If you don’t have the time, energy, or money to deal with everyone you know on your special day, then don’t. Buy the necessities, and let the rest roll out naturally. Who wants to put themselves in debt over a wedding anyway?

Tips for Eloping
We want to make sure your elopement runs smoothly, so here are the best ideas we have to create the simple ceremony you’ve always wanted.

1. Elope with just you and your significant other, then have a celebration to please everyone else. Once you’re married, wedding stress is off the table, so enjoy the party.
2. Have a photographer document your elopement. It’s still a very special time, and you don’t want to forget a second of it! When you choose an intimate ceremony, your photos will reflect the love you both share and nothing more. Be yourselves while taking your photos and you will be looking back at memories that truly capture who you guys are as a couple.
3. If something goes wrong, don’t worry about it. An elopement is supposed to take the stress away, so if your flowers aren’t perfect or the tie is on crooked, who cares? Enjoy the love you share. 

Say yes to eloping, because a wedding is only one step in your journey. A healthy marriage is much more important than one night of celebration.