You can play by your rules, and that means you can even include a few close friends and family members. In the end, all couples are different, and you deserve a wedding that this is authentic. Maybe that means no one but you and your partner. Maybe that means a small group of beloved family and friends. But whatever it is, give yourself permission to create the day you want. The last thing we wanted is anything other than our vows to be talked about.
We wanted an elopement experience that was unique to us. What do you love to do together? Where do you want to kick off married life? Combine everything with your elopement to turn your wedding into an extended honeymoon! We have never been to California! Wedding planning can be extremely stressful, and the anxiety of the process can negatively impact the relationships you love and cherish. All of the planning and coordinating with friends and family turns you into a manager instead of the bride or groom.
It can suck all the fun out of being engaged and turn your wedding into a task to complete instead of a celebration. Check out this blog for help on your elopement timeline! This should be an epic adventure! So make it one. We tossed around the idea of eloping somewhere beautiful, so we went for it!
Not only do we have stunning photos, but we have a place that is very special to us that we look forward to visiting in the future! And beyond that, there are other paper products that big weddings require, like programs, a guest book, and printed name cards at each table.
So, how much does it cost to elope, when you factor in paper products like invitees? Some samples from certain sites can be free. Others require a small fee. Just bear in mind that not every print is valued equally. On the other end, custom designs and designs that require special paper treatment like gold foil, letterpress, or a thick stock paper will run that price up. So, how much does it cost to elope, when you factor in hair and makeup? To give you an idea, many of the couples I work with opt to do their own hair and makeup, particularly if they are eloping at sunrise.
With wedding hair and makeup, you can expect to spend about the same amount for yourself as you would with an elopement. So who exactly are these non-essential vendors?
Most of the couples we work with are eloping in remote mountain locations. When they want to share their first dance with one another, they bring along a little portable speaker or play their song on a cell phone. But something we commonly see with the eloping couples we work with particularly those who want absolute privacy on their day is bringing along a friend or family member to officiate rather than a stranger, or taking care of the legal process back home and using their time at their elopement destination as a time for adventuring and reading their vows, without having to deal with the paperwork.
Many of the couples I work with will simply factor the cost of a nice bottle of champagne or some summit beers into their elopement budget.
As an elopement photographer, this is one of the services I provide. I create elopement timelines for every couple I work with, and serve as a resource during the elopement process. However, many elopement photographers, myself included, provide you with the resources and recommendations you need to bring your own elopement to life, no planner needed. This drives the cost of eloping down by a couple thousand dollars. Earlier, we did a little side-by-side comparison of the cost of certain vendors for elopements versus traditional weddings.
We talked about elopement permits, elopement florals, elopement food and beverage, hair and makeup, and elopement invites. And even if you incorporate them all, the cost of eloping with them all included is negligible in comparison with traditional weddings. These vendors are: your elopement photographer, your elopement attire, and your elopement travel costs and lodging accommodations if you have chosen an elopement location away from home.
When looking for an elopement photographer, the best advice I can give you is to hire someone who specializes exclusively in elopements and small weddings. Big weddings and elopements are very different, and the way you document them is different as well. A good elopement photographer will know the ins and outs of the elopement process. They also should be able to help you create a timeline. Your elopement photos are the one thing you will be able to look back on for years to come.
After paying the caterers, the flower vendor, the entertainment, and the venue, weddings can be a massive financial undertaking. On the other hand, elopements are typically significantly cheaper than the average wedding.
Typically, couples pair their elaborate wedding with an extensive honeymoon. Instead of it being one expense, it's double the expense, White said. But, when it comes to eloping, many are prioritizing honeymoons over the ceremony itself, according to White.
She said many couples are combining their elopements and honeymoons into one destination, making it easier and significantly cheaper. Weddings are typically family affairs. It's common for couples to invite extended family members and people they haven't seen in years. White has noticed that some people don't actually want extended families to come together just for a wedding, especially when families ties are tense during the rest of the year. Without the family drama and hordes of people, couples are able to focus on the ceremony itself.
With fewer people, the couple is able to have more meaningful and private vows. I was once at a beach resort when a guy in a suit came over and asked me to film his wedding on an iPad. Of course, I obliged, but as his bride walked down the aisle, there was a randomer me!
The couple were meeting the celebrant for the first time at the altar, they had only met the photographer a few minutes before, and the witnesses were a couple they'd befriended at the bar. They were obviously shy people, I got the impression that's why they'd decided to elope, but here they were standing in front of a bunch of strangers reciting really sincere and personal vows. Different resorts and planners will do things differently, and maybe you don't care about such things, but if you want your elopement to feel intimate and romantic, I suggest trying to meet anyone who'll be in attendance, ahead of time.
It doesn't have to be white or formal. It doesn't have to be a dress or a suit. And it certainly doesn't have to be "wedding appropriate". But do make sure you wear something special to you on your wedding day, whether it's a sequin bridal jumpsuit , a little white dress , your granny's pearl necklace, your favourite Hawaiian shirt - or indeed full formal wedding day attire.
Have some fun with your look and make sure you feel incredible on your wedding day, even if you're only dressing up for yourself and your other half. You might not think you need one - after all, eloping is about throwing out the rule book, right? If the ceremony takes 15 minutes, and dinner takes two hours, there's still a lot of day to fill. Take time with your hair and makeup, have a long breakfast or pre-ceremony lunch, have a couples' massage, or go all out with your photography session - just make sure there's a flow to your day so you can keep up the excitement and momentum.
A lot of couples will plan an elopement to save on the expense of a big wedding, but that doesn't mean there won't be costs. Your wedding license, bouquet, outfits, hair, makeup and celebrant will all cost the same, no matter how many guests you have - though, do ask your planner and photographer if they offer elopement rates, as you may require less of their time on the day.
That said, if you can afford it, it's no harm splashing out and upgrading to a fancy hotel or a plush suite on your wedding night, treating yourself to a fabulous meal or going all in on the Champagne - what's the point in eloping if you can't indulge a little?!
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