Top Five Reasons To Elope Instead Of Having A Traditional Wedding
Are you struggling between eloping with your partner or having a traditional wedding?
Trust me, you’re not alone! Many struggle with making this decision. In all honesty, the answer should be whatever makes you happy. Here are the Top 5 reasons why eloping might be right for you!
Also if we haven’t met, Hi, I’m Shayla— a Cincinnati Wedding + Elopement Photographer who has photographed countless weddings + elopements in the Cincinnati area! Get to know me more HERE.
1. ELOPING IS AN INTIMATE EXPERIENCE
I can’t tell you how many couples say at the end of their wedding day, “The day went by SO fast!”
Having a traditional wedding has it’s perks, but the day is gone in a flash!
And the worst part is that you barely get to spend intimate time along with your new husband or wife.
When you elope, all the pressures of spending time chatting with your guests or rushing to do the next thing is put aside. Instead, your day can be filled with intimate moments just between the two of you when you elope. And there’s nothing wrong with that, no matter what your family might say!
2. NO STRESS OF PLANNING A WEDDING
Planning a wedding can be super stressful, especially if you are obsessed with details or have an anxious personality. As soon as the ring goes on your finger, the checklist of things to do can seem endless! Planning a wedding slowly becomes a full-time job for many brides-to-be.
Eloping gets rid of lots of stressors! Sure, you’ll have to still pick a place to elope, pick out a cute dress, and maybe iron out some other details. But I can assure you it’s much easy going doing this than an entire wedding with dozens of guests to plan for!
3. YOU CAN SAVE SO MUCH MONEY
Weddings are fun, but they come at a price. Let’s look at how fast the costs can add up!
Venue: $5,000-$10,000
Decor: $3,000+
Florist: $2,000+
Photographer: $2,000-$5,000
Wedding Planner: $2,000+
Entertainment: $4,000+
Food + Alcohol: $2,000+
Wedding Attire + Accessories: $3,000+
Other extra expenses: $2,000+
Average cost of a wedding in 2021: $30,000!!!
So basically—THATS ALOT OF MONEY!
When you elope, you’ll spend half that or less! All you really need is attire for your day, your rings, special details to you, and the cost of a wedding license! Perfect for the low-key couple that desires an intimate, romantic day filled with memories. Not to mention, you’ll have one heck of a story to share!
4. YOUR FAMILY LIFE IS COMPLICATED
Family is always a part of our lives, but it doesn’t always mean they have to be a part of your wedding day. Families are complicated, and not everyone is close to their families. By eloping, you can focus on just the two of you, without all the family drama.
You might have to deal with some scrutiny from family members. Be prepared for that. They might be disappointed or feel left out. But you can come up with various ways to help them feel included!
Maybe have a big party to celebrate your elopement—invite all your friends + family!
Facetime them during your elopement ceremony if you want them to watch it happen!
Send them photos of your special day!
There are so many ways for them to be involved without actually being there. At the end of the day, they will still love you the same no matter what you choose!
5. YOU WANT EPIC PHOTOS TO CHERISH FOREVER
DUH. One of the biggest pros of choosing to elope is that you get to choose anywhere you want to go! Have you ever dreamed of getting married on top of a mountain? Or by a creek? Maybe in a field full of wildflowers? The possibilities are endless! The location that you choose can be the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos! When you elope, your day is relaxed, fun, and filled with memories! This allows for much more creativity for your photos by your photographer.
