Why Elope? What does it mean?
So you are thinking about Eloping!
Amazing!! I want to keep this article as simple and sweet as possible, so here’s my take.
Every wedding day is important no matter if it’s a big traditional day with hundreds of guests at a venue or just the two of you on a mountainside. I am sure you agree with that too.
But when it comes to thinking about your own special day there are probably a couple of key things you think of. What do we want our day to look like? How do we want to invest our money?
That being said. When stripping away all the details and frills of an extravagant wedding day or a rager with your friends and distant family members, there is something special about simplicity. By simplicity I mean, the two of you, confessing and committing your love in a space that is sacred to you, maybe even a mountain top or lakeside. If that just made you feel like, “ah that sounds incredible.” Maybe eloping is the answer for you!
To elope means to simplify your wedding day to tailor the two of you, with who means the most to you!
Many times elopements can mean just the two of you or it can include your closest loved ones. There is no exact number when it comes to eloping but typically just immediate family members are involved when eloping. Even your closest friends too. Again, you get to plan this day!
Elopements can be creative and unique days! Since you don’t need a venue that accommodates 100+ guest list, you can invest your money by renting smaller spaces even airbnbs. Or your day can consist of adventurous activities that you and your partner love like, hiking and kayaking or wild excursions like helicopter tours!
This route of Eloping can typically save money or it can leave room for you to get more creative with your budget.
Eloping does not mean that you don’t care about your long list of family and friends. They know you love them and there are many unique ways to include them without them being there day of. But I will leave that for another post.
The biggest reminder I tell my couples is to get rooted in each other. Set that foundation strong with you and your partner that when all of the planning and details get overwhelming, what matters is the both of you have decided that you want to choose each other every day for the rest of your lives. That is amazing and the most important decision you can make. Your love is what matters and you want to make your wedding day special to you two.
All in all, if making your wedding day unique to you, surrounded by your closest person or people, sounds like a bit of you, then think about eloping!
I am so excited for you regardless and hope we get a chance to talk, I am here to help you navigate this adventure!
All my best,
Jaclyn / Jaxlens
