Eloping is a tale as old as time. Running off with your partner to get married in secret or to avoid a large ceremony with hundreds of guests has been taking place for decades. One can say the recent increase in its popularity is because of the COVID pandemic. 2020 saw the cancellation of hundreds of large-scale events and head counts having extremely strict limits. Essentially, eloping became easier… safer and smarter. In addition to ease, a modern elopement reaps numerous benefits that allow you to have the wedding you’ve always imagined and a new outlook on what your ceremony could be.
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BENEFITS OF A MODERN ELOPEMENT
SAVE MONEY
This might be one of the most obvious reasons to have a modern elopement, but it is a significant one. You can save a lot of money when having a ceremony with just two people. Research shows that couples who elope save upwards of $30,000 or more. If money and thinking of ways to save are a concern to you, then deciding to elope with your partner is a huge step in the right direction.
A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF INTIMACY
Are you someone that connects better with people one on one? Or maybe you just aren’t a fan of big groups? There is a special level of intimacy when you elope. Whether you’re doing it in secret or not, keeping it between just you and your future life partner makes it extra special. On your wedding day, you should feel relaxed, connected, and present. Therefore, if that means having to elope, then so be it. This day is supposed to be memorable, special, and just the way you want it to be. There is a unique vitality when sharing a moment or an event with a single person. Sharing something so important to you and your partner helps create a deeper connection. When eloping, it may feel like “us against the world,” which can feel empowering and naturally strengthen the connection you already share. Not to say that large groups diminish any of these feelings, but there is a distinct level of intimacy that is unmatched when having a ceremony of two people versus one hundred.
YOUR CHOICE OF A RARE WEDDING LOCATION
You won’t have to worry about a headcount when planning your elopement ceremony, therefore the selection of wedding venues are endless! Let your mind run wild and choose a place that’s exceptionally special. You can travel to the tops of mountains or hidden coves in the Mediterranean. Your location doesn’t have to be obscure or rare, but having the option is a huge benefit when planning your modern elopement. On top of not having to worry about headcounts, some venues will cost little to nothing, especially if it is outdoors.
YOUR CHOICE OF A RARE WEDDING LOCATION
You won’t have to worry about a headcount when planning your elopement ceremony, therefore the selection of wedding venues are endless! Let your mind run wild and choose a place that’s exceptionally special. You can travel to the tops of mountains or hidden coves in the Mediterranean. Your location doesn’t have to be obscure or rare, but having the option is a huge benefit when planning your modern elopement. On top of not having to worry about headcounts, some venues will cost little to nothing, especially if it is outdoors.
SAVE TIME
My mother always said, “It’s either time or money,” but in the case of planning a modern elopement, you get to save both! Depending on the person, how time is spent is more valuable than how money is being spent. If you decide to have an elopement, you will save time on planning, meetings with vendors, endless conversations about decor, and budgets. If it’s your desire, your elopement can also be done very quickly when scheduled efficiently. You can go down to the courthouse or plan a dream elopement abroad. The flexibility of an elopement relieves the time pressure and deadlines that come with bigger weddings.
LESS STRESS
Stress is certainly reduced when deciding to elope.. With less to plan, it makes sense that there would be less stress. Not that all the stresses of planning a wedding are eliminated , but there are fewer details to organize. Not having to stress about seat assignments, color schemes, rehearsal dinners, and the myriad of other things that go into a large scale event takes a huge weight off. Feeling balanced and allowing yourself to live your daily life while planning your wedding is a subtle but significant benefit of an elopement.
There are so many ways to celebrate love and how you want to get married. The most important part is to make it about you and your partner, and not for anyone else. Those options do include eloping or planning a small ceremony with close friends and family, or a grand wedding with hundreds of guests. Overall, don’t disregard the option of a modern elopement when it could be exactly what you’re looking for.
The most important part is to make it about you and your partner, and not for anyone else.
Written by: Angela de Mesa
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