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An elopement is a secret or surprise marriage ceremony that takes place with little advance warning, and sometimes far away from where the couple lives. It usually means there are no guests. An elopement can be tempting for a couple dealing with the hassles of planning a wedding, but the couple's family and friends usually disapproves of missing out on the occasion.
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Why Elope?
There are many reasons a couple might choose to elope, including:- To make the day about the bride and groom
- To avoid high costs of weddings: The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is $28,000The New York Times: This Wedding Is Brought to You by... (June 11, 2006)
- Less stress than planning a wedding
- Faster than a traditional wedding
- If one is marrying for a second or more time
- If one desires an extremely small wedding
- To avoid being at the center of attention
- Don't want to deal with family differences
- Want more romance
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Elopement Questions
What is the best way to announce that we eloped? Photo website, cards, e-cards, phone? 2 Answerswhen my wife and I eloped, we chose to tell our family in person and over the phone. We waited for about a month, and while some of our family members were off... read more
My husband and I eloped to Vegas this past weekend... 4 AnswersCongratulations! This reminds me of my own wedding. We eloped, and told no one. (Hang in there, there's a moral to this story!) We live in a very small communit... read more
Vote on the Question of the Day for Thursday, February 19th! 7 AnswersI'm choosing #1 because it is a great question. It allows room for opinion, but it also allows room for facts. It seems like there is a good discussion that cou... read more -
Elopement Destinations
- Check out Mahalo's guide to Las Vegas
- Amazon.com Books: Beyond Vegas: 25 Exotic Wedding and Elopement Destinations...
- Let's Run Off: Elopement Destinations


