Getting eloped was once a means for young couples to escape and get married without their parent’s permission. Now, getting eloped is taking on a whole new meaning with lots of young couples now opting for their own special private ceremony without their friends and family included.
There are many reasons couples are now wanting to elope rather than have a traditional wedding. Some couples see no reason why they would want a big wedding, some have family issues they want to avoid, some don’t want the stress of planning a wedding and others just want to create a special moment just between the two of them and no one else.
Whatever the reason you may have for thinking about getting eloped, here are the pros and cons of doing so.
Pros
Saving Money
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Modern weddings are expensive, even the small ones. Not having a wedding with your family and friends will help you to save a small fortune. This money could be repurposed for other things such as traveling, buying a house, or preparing for a baby.
Stress-Free
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Planning a wedding is stressful and can cause all manner of issues between you and your partner plus your extended family. Discussions over the location, who is invited, how many people and so on can quickly become stressful. Not having a big wedding helps avoid all those issues.
Flexible Ceremony
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When you elope, your ceremony can be anything you want it to be. It can cost as much as you decide and you can get married anywhere. You might decide you just want to go to court and get the paperwork or you might decide to get married on a beach in the Caribbean. Whatever you decide, you can make it flexible and suitable for you and your partner’s needs.
A Personal and Beautiful Moment
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Apart from your wedding administrator and witnesses, this will be a beautiful moment between you and your partner that you will remember forever. You can still hire a photographer such as Christophe Viseux Photography to capture all the moments that can be shared later with family and friends.
Cons
Some People Will Judge You
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You might see getting eloped as a beautiful private moment between you and your partner but others may see it as selfish. Be prepared that not all family members and friends will be happy with your decision.
Drama
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Not having a large wedding can cause drama among family members and friends. Some may believe you owe them a ceremony and friends may be upset they weren’t part of your special day. This can all result in drama with the people you love. Remember, somebody that truly loves and respects you would never make you feel bad about eloping.
You, Will, Feel Guilty
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No matter how much you feel getting eloped is the right idea, you will naturally feel guilty about not having your family and friends at your wedding. Make sure you take the time to decide that eloping is truly what you want before going ahead.
