Have you noticed that a lot more people are eloping? A big reason is because many people are switching from a big wedding to an elopement due to COVID. But some are planning an elopement straight out, and they always would have regardless of the pandemic.
An elopement is a wedding on a smaller scale. It can be just two people (and an officiant/witness if legally required) and maybe a photographer OR can have a small group of fam and friends to witness the day. You can elope at the courthouse, your back yard, the bar where you first met your partner, at an intimate venue, on top of a mountain, mid-air during a skydive, underwater while you're snorkeling ... the possibilities are literally endless.
Whether you yourself want to elope and are curious about why other people want to or if you're a family member trying to understand why your sister/daughter/mom wants to elope, check out this list for the most common 15 reasons people want to elope.
The top 15 reasons people choose to elope:
ONE: Less stress during the planning process and on your wedding day
TWO: You value experiences over materialistic things
THREE: You crave spontaneity and adventure
FOUR: You'd rather spend quality time with a small group than split time among a larger guest list
FIVE: You aren't close with your family or you want to avoid family drama
SIX: Sustainability. It is better for the planet
SEVEN: It's more affordable / You're on a tighter budget
EIGHT: You don't like being the center of attention or having to "perform"
NINE: You want a marriage, not a wedding
TEN: Intention & Authenticity. No arbitrary traditions
ELEVEN: You want to include things you enjoy during the wedding like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, or other activities that cannot be done with a large group.
TWELVE: You need to get married ASAP either because of a military deployment, health insurance, or other personal reasons.
THIRTEEN: Less of a time commitment
FOURTEEN: You want epic photos if you choose to elope somewhere adventurous
FIFTEEN: You don't want anyone to know you're getting married
TOP 15 REASONS TO ELOPE:
Less stress during the planning process and on your wedding day
You value experiences over materialistic things
You crave spontaneity and adventure
You'd rather spend quality time with a small group than split time among a larger guest list
You aren't close with your family or you want to avoid family drama
Sustainability. It is better for the planet
It's more affordable / You're on a tighter budget
You don't like being the center of attention or having to "perform"
You want a marriage, not a wedding
Intention & Authenticity. No arbitrary traditions
You want to include things you enjoy during the wedding like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, or other activities that cannot be done with a large group.
You need to get married ASAP either because of a military deployment, health insurance, or other personal reasons.
Less of a time commitment
You want epic photos if you choose to elope somewhere adventurous
You don't want anyone to know you're getting married
So - why do you want to elope? Email me if you think another reason should be added to this list.
Interested in hiring Tamara Merri Photography for your adventure elopement? Check out the elopement experience online and submit an inquiry form.
xo,
Tam
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