Planning a wedding involves juggling countless tasks and endless decisions, both big and small, often all at once. From choosing the perfect date, vendors, and venue, down to every minute detail, such as the napkin fold, first dance song, and cake flavor. And don't even get us started on the seating plan! The whole process can be confusing and overwhelming, so we don't blame you for considering foregoing the hassle and opting for an elopement. But beyond it being a more seamless, effortless approach, there are a myriad of reasons an elopement may be for you.
All About You
No matter the size, a wedding always puts love first. But there's something so incredibly comforting and heartwarming about eloping. A smaller, more intimate format allows couples to focus on what truly matters to them without feeling the burden of entertaining a large number of guests or meeting everyone else's expectations. Sometimes, all you need is each other — and eloping gives you the chance to share those precious and very special moments of connection in private.
Less Stress, More Joy
It's no secret that wedding planning is a very challenging process, calling for much consideration. Eloping, while also requiring quite the attention, feels less demanding. Given its smaller size and fewer details to manage, eloping opens the door to a more freeing, less stressful experience. Instead of spending hours planning long seating charts or extensive menus, you can focus more on writing wedding vows or browsing honeymoon destinations.
With Love to the Environment
Eloping is a small but meaningful way to contribute to a more sustainable world while celebrating love. Unlike larger weddings with hundreds (thousands, sometimes!) in attendance, this format is more eco-friendly. Smaller weddings tend to have a smaller carbon footprint. They produce less food waste, have less energy consumption, and overall negative environmental impact.
Only Sky's the Limit
One of the best things about eloping is the freedom to be as creative as you want. With fewer constraints and more flexibility, you are free to think outside the box and consider some unconventional options in location, venue or attire. You can celebrate in unique spaces that might not work for large gatherings like a cozy historic inn you've once seen in a movie, a small garden of roses, an intimate restaurant, or even an art gallery.
No Guest List Headache
Planning a guest list is often, if not always, one of the biggest challenges couples face. And we know for a fact, how tough it can be to decide who to invite and who not to, all while trying to avoid any hurt feelings. But with elopements it's way easier. You can invite only the closest family members or skip inviting guests altogether, having all the time in the world just for the two of you.
More Budget-Friendly
Having a wedding is pricey, that's for sure! Elopements, though cost considerably less than holding a traditional wedding celebration. Think about it: you can cut down on catering, wedding favors and bar costs, which means more of a chance to spend big on the details, such as your wedding dress or wedding night accommodation, or even save up for the honeymoon and your new life together.
Destination, Dream to Reality
If you've been dreaming of getting wed at an international location but the costs and hastle of a desination wedding is far too high for you and your guests, an elopement is one of the most budget-friendly and effortless ways to make your dream a reality. Not only do you get all the great benefits outlined above, but it too allows for breathtaking, unique photos with more one-on-one time with your photographer and videographer in a sentimental place you'll no doubt return to again and again.
