Top 5 Reasons to Elope.
TOP 5 REASONS TO ELOPE - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. You throw out the rulebook
2. Make it the trip of a lifetime
3. Take the pressure off
4. No need to wait
5. Avoid family politics
1. You throw out the rulebook.
When you decide to elope, you throw away your conception of what a wedding day has to involve and are free to craft your day around the things that truly bring you happiness.
You are liberated from spending time and money on things that feel too stuffy or unnecessary (maybe cutting a cake, formal group pictures and long speeches don’t appeal to you) and can instead focus more on the elements that you love, like a beautiful dress and good food, or even start your own traditions.
2. Make it the trip of a lifetime.
Turn your wedding into an incredible holiday and create memories to last forever. If you’re travelling abroad, spend a couple of weeks touring the romantic spots, truly relax at luxurious spas and eat at fabulous restaurants – and get married along the way! There’s no sensation of crashing back down to earth after the big day, as you’re taking your time to really savour the experience.
3. Take the pressure off.
Another reason that elopements have become so popular is that the burden to create a memorable event for hundreds of guests, as well as the typical costs, can be too much. From the politics involved in trying to choose your single ‘best’ man, to trying to plan ways to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather, planning a traditional wedding is certainly no small feat. A much more relaxed alternative is to go somewhere special with your partner and get married on your own terms. No stress, no pressure and a more intimate celebration.
4. No need to wait
The average length of engagement is now more than 18 months, with large-capacity venues often booked years in advance or charging hefty supplements for peak dates. A smaller, simpler affair can be arranged as quickly as you like – and without the need to accommodate the schedules of hundreds of other people, you can choose a date that’s truly meaningful. Perhaps the anniversary of the day you met or got engaged – and who cares if it falls on a Tuesday?
5. Avoid family politics
Families can be complicated. Often couples’ families live hundreds of miles apart or even overseas and getting them together can be very difficult. For others, inviting certain members might cause tension with others. You can feel obligated to extend invitations to people and partners that you barely know or haven’t even met and begin to wonder who this day is really for If you have an elopement instead, you won’t feel the dreaded centre of attention or have to spend the whole day worrying about pleasing other people.
