10 WAYS TO APPROACH ELOPING

Real feedback from actual human couples on elopement.

ELOPING + MAKING OTHER THINGS HAPPEN IN NONTRADITIONAL WAYS.You can hire a videographer to capture some traditional moments like your first look, the first kiss, and the “I do’s” to share with family as well as for you to rewatch time + time again during the marriage.

STEPPING AWAY FROM TRADITIONS CAN BE HARD AND THAT’S OKAY. It was everything and more I could have hoped for because I mourned what I couldn't have and instead built something that was truly what we wanted. Take the time to be sad you can't have what you always hoped, then think about how you can create your special moments with those that are important to you.

STILL SECRETLY WENT DRESS SHOPPING.

WE DECIDED TO HAVE A PARTY AFTERWARDS. We just hired a speakeasy and my Dad gave a quick speech before we went straight to cocktails and canapés (I got to wear my dress twice).

IT COST US EASILY HALF OF A TRADITIONAL WEDDING. We got a videographer, photographer, cake, flowers, dress and a helicopter in New Zealand.

NOT EVERYONE WILL BE SUPPORTIVE. Family kind of put us in a position that eloping might be the only stress free option. Also weddings nowadays are not cheap. Were going to do a courthouse wedding then do a small reception dinner for about 10 people, including our parents and closest friends. Then leave a few days later for epic honeymoon.

DOESN’T HAVE TO BE JUST 1 DAY. I'm still celebrating 3 months later.

YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. We had a honeymoon.

TIMING IS IN YOUR CONTROL. The first two weeks of being married only my husband and I knew..
then we told family...
Then we told friends.
Then we had our "cocktail reception" one month afterwards.

KEEP IT SIMPLE. Just elope somewhere beautiful and have a little cocktail hour after for close family and friends.