The Dos And Don'ts Of Eloping
If a fairy tale wedding doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you may prefer the idea of eloping. This is when the bride and groom go off in secret and get married without their friends and families knowing. It used to be done by couples whose families banned them from seeing one another. But today, many couples choose this option if they want a very intimate ceremony with just the two of them. Planning on eloping to get married? Here are some important dos and don’ts.
Don’t Feel Guilty
Sure, your family won’t be there to see you get married, but that doesn’t mean you should feel guilty. After all, a wedding is just about you and your partner. It should be all about you, and you shouldn’t worry about what anyone else thinks. It is natural to feel guilty, but this shouldn’t put you off the idea of eloping. Your friends and family will understand that you wanted a wedding to suit you. And if that means eloping, then so be it!
Do Have A Party Later
Your friends may not be there on the big day, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about them altogether. Most couple who elope plan a big party for their nearest and dearest once they get back home. This gives you all the chance to celebrate together. And it also gives you the chance to wear your wedding dress again and show it off to everyone!
Do Take Advantage Of Your Savings
Eloping can help you to save a lot of money. That’s because you don’t need to hire a large venue and arrange a wedding meal for all your guests, amongst many other things. So what do you do with all the money that you have saved? It is important not to let it go to waste. Some couples use it on cute extras such as custom made wedding rings. Others put it towards a big honeymoon. While some savvy couples choose to invest it for the future.
Don’t Forget About Witnesses
You will need to have two witnesses at your wedding for it to be legal. Some couples take a couple of friends with them when they go away to elope. These are usually the only two people who they will tell that they are getting married. If you are desperate to keep it a secret from everyone, you will have to find some witnesses from somewhere. Many people simply ask passersby who they see walk by the venue. Alternatively, if you are hiring a photographer to document your big day, you could ask him or her if they would be one.
Eloping can be a truly special way to get wed. Once you get home, you will have the biggest surprise to tell all your nearest and dearest! They won’t be able to believe it. But don’t think that eloping doesn’t take as much planning as a traditional wedding. As you can see, you still have to be organized and carry out some careful planning.
