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.
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
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
Anti-Elopement Advice
What is the best way to announce that we eloped? Photo website, cards, e-cards, phone?(2 Answers)
A:
when 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 ...
Should we decide to elope?(2 Answers)
A:
While the majority of couples look forward to a formal wedding ceremony, some choose to forgo all of the expense and time commitment, and elope
instead. A wedding ...
References
Fast Facts
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Las Vegas and Hawaii
Popular elopement spots
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Fact:
100,000 people marry in Las Vegas every year
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Fact:
Elopement etiquette states you should not register for gifts
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Fact:
Check out the local laws where you want to get married, as laws and requirements for marriage differ
