The Realities of Getting Married at a Non-Reserved Site
You've made the decision to elope and all that's left is the logistics of where, when, how and what will it be like. Simple, right? How tough can it be to plan an intimate wedding for just the two of you (or maybe with just a handful of guests)? The…
Things People Say that Make Couples want to Elope
Sometimes planning the big wedding just isn't worth it I've been hearing from more and more couples who are in the throes of planning a pearls, pumps and pantyhose wedding who just want to chuck the whole wedding planning thing and elope. I've been following a thread posted on the…
12 Reasons Why Colorado is the Best Place to Elope
Forget Vegas! For our money, Colorado is one of the most spectacular places on earth to be married. Consider the following: The price of a marriage license in Colorado is one of the least expensive in the nation. $30! For Vegas, it's double that at $60. You don't even need…
Dealing with your Family’s Reaction to your Elopement
One reason that some couples hesitate to consider an intimate “just us” ceremony is because they fear hurting the feelings of unincluded family members. There’s not much benefit--and potentially quite a bit of harm--from swapping pre-wedding day stress for post-wedding day stress. At least the former has an ending date;…
How to Plan an Elopement
Planning your Elopement "I don't know where to start!" is the semi-frantic comment I hear from couples that are in the beginning stages of planning their elopement. I totally get it. Even though you've made the decision to forego the drama and expense of a big wedding, it doesn't mean…