Help! I’m Afraid to Elope!
Explaining to our grandparents what this business is got some curious questions; “ So you help people run away and get married?” I mean … yeah I guess we kind of do, but gone are the “run away” days of eloping. Although sometimes it’s still tying the knot in secret and on your own terms, elopements are simply more personal and intimate ways to get married.
You can definitely still run away to elope, and we’ll help you do it, but you can also elope with your closest family and friends in a smaller, more intimate setting. Elopements are IN, they’re growing in popularity and they’ve shed those secretive connotations. Your elopement can be as fun, sentimental and unique as you are.
To us eloping means “small”, “personal” and “intentional”. Break free of the mold, the standards and the traditions that don’t mean anything to you and do something fun and reflective of you.
If you’re toying with the idea of an elopement, here are some things to consider:
Who is your wedding day for?
Your parents? No. Your bird watching uncle you might see every couple years but your mother would make you invite to your wedding? Definitely not. It’s for you and you only. That’s the joy of it! happily include a few friends and family but know that eloping means you can blow a goodbye kiss to those feelings of obligation, large catering bills, hiring a small village of vendors and more.
Instead of stressing over whether or not everyone is happy, you get to focus on intimate moments of the day that a wedding ceremony brings! Whether its just the two of you reading your vows together on the beach, or you’re surrounded by core family in the forest; the day should reflect who you are, what you truly want and how you want it!
Do I want the stress that can come from planning a wedding?
Your special day should be filled with heart-felt moments, laughter, happy tears, and celebrations. That’s it. Elopements offer just that; a bite size, stress-free alternative to traditional weddings. Our wedding packages and approach to the essentials leave you really, very little to plan, and what is left for you to do we make curated recommendations just for you in our consult guide.
Getting Married in this Economy
Eloping allows you to not only save money but utilize your budget in areas that really matter to you. The cost of eloping in a local park, look-off point or beach is practically nothing compared to the average (or even DIY) wedding. Scaling back the guest list from 150 to 10 allows you to have a larger budget for what truly matters and you’ll remember, saving you coin for a more casual reception following your marriage, an extended honeymoon, or just investing in your futures together.
Not to mention the current exchange rate! Canada has never been more appealing for Americans looking to get married on a shoestring budget. Elope in Canada, more specifically over here on the east coast. We look a lot like Maine but at a fraction of the price.
Elopements don’t mean “cheap”, but it can be a cost-effective way to celebrate your love and commitment to your special someone.
You all know we’re pro-elopements and tiny weddings by now - we’re biased of course, but elopements are here to stay and we couldn’t be happier. We could talk about the benefits all day long, but if you’re nervous about deciding if you want to elope, just need a little convining or want to talk about more options let’s chat.
