Top 5 Reasons to Elope

Traditionally, an elopement referred to running off, spur of the moment, to get married without telling anyone. Perhaps the reason to elope was because of a lack of family support. But that is not how elopements are defined today! Today, the definition of an elopement wedding has shifted to mean a small intimate ceremony, often coupled with a destination location such as Colorado, Hawaii or Iceland. There are many reasons a couple may choose to elope. Check out some of the most popular reasons below!

Many couples cite the desire to mark their milestone in a way that feels authentic to their love story. Instead of feeling like they have to check a bunch of boxes for relatives or because “that’s the way we do things”, the couple can craft their experience that reflects their values. From bespoke traditions to holding the ceremony in a location that holds personal significance, you and your beloved can select exactly what you want the day to look like.

With an elopement, you have more control over what you spend. The average cost for a wedding is over $30,000! An elopement can minimize the typical costs of a wedding, from removing the need for typical costs like, invitations or catered dinners. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a private chef or cake and bubbly. It’s just a smaller scale, so you can splurge a little and get a more luxe bottle. Another popular option is combining your wedding with your honeymoon destination. For some couples, they only hire a single vendor for their elopement. What would that vendor be?!? A photographer and videographer to capture the day, of course!