"Will you marry me,” and “Yes” are a combination of 5 words that can change generations of lives to come. Because after the proposal, comes the wedding.
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Irrespective of the timing between the proposal and the big day, planning a wedding is a BIG damn deal. It and can be a very stressful activity, especially if you opt for a traditional wedding.
Instead of hosting a 300-guest wedding with attendees that range from extended families members whom you haven't met in your life time to friends who want to compare your wedding to theirs, you could cut the fluff, save yourself stress and money by choosing to elope.
Although a lot of people tend to frown at eloping, but just before you join them, it is vital to note that eloping has evolved over the years. At present, eloping involves less of going off to Vegas or the city hall with your spouse and more of creating personal memories as you commit to a life together.
What are the benefits of eloping?
1. You save a ton of money.
Weddings are quite a financial undertaking. You would find that out soon enough as you begin to research your wedding plans. In the US, for example, traditional weddings cost from about $10,000 to over $100,000. With the exception of someone is bankrolling it, a wedding is bound to set you back a bit financially. But, now you have options! While eloping costs very little, relative to traditional weddings it offers the same beautiful result. With “I DO!” Custom Elopements, all your desires are included at a fraction of the cost. The ceremony, the guest, custom cake, floral arrangements and more.
2. You get to plan the BEST honeymoon!
Honeymoon plans are bound to be limited when you spend a lot of money on the ceremony. You go through your wedding day surrounded by lots of people which robs you of personal moments and may cause you to settle for a mediocre honeymoon. Not, when you choose to elope. Less planning is required and your honeymoon travel and experience budget go up by thousands of dollars. If you prefer a more memorable and grand honeymoon to a big wedding, eloping is your thing.
3. Your wedding will be romantic and intimate:
This is not to say that it is impossible to get intimate and personal moments in traditional weddings. However, when you elope, you ensure your day is a private occasion. This is because you can control most of what happens since the wedding is between you, your spouse, and a few guests if you wish. You will avoid a lot of drama, with only laughter, joy, and love to go around.
4. Planning is not your type of party.
Sure, some people are born selecting decor and arranging seating charts, and then there’s you. If hours of tasing chicken, fish and beef before 9 flavors of cake, after choosing Calla Lilly or rose is not your cup of tea, then don’t even start down that road. Making appointments with all the vendors who will surely “tax” you because it’s a wedding is time consuming enough. And to think, you haven’t even made it to the dress selection yet! A minimalistic ceremony is probably the way for you to go.
Honey, you will be stress-free:
Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful activities to undertake. It could literally take years to decide on a date, secure a location and hire vendors that increase your price because you said the magic words “for my wedding.” Then there are parents, soon to be in-laws, who’s going to be hurt by not being the maid of honor or best man, you have to invite “X” because you’re inviting “Y” and the list goes on. The stress associated with planning your wedding could actually strain the relationship! It’s ludicrous! Save yourself the drama.
Finally, whether you want to dance the night away or exchange vows at a historical site, an elopement allows a wide range of options. You get to create unforgettable memories with your spouse and, if you desire, very limited guests. Allow your wedding day to mirror the rest of your life; The 2 of you, blissfully happy. Stress-free and Debt-free.
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