Runaway Brides (and Grooms): Why Eloping is Popular
Many couples are choosing to go to the beach to get married, avoiding the expenses and the dramas of a big wedding reception.
Save Money
Some couples will choose to elope and save their money for a house deposit.
The biggest advantage of eloping is saving on the reception costs. A couple who elopes may have a lovely dinner at an expensive restaurant to celebrate their nuptials but will save money on paying for catering for many family members and friends. As most weddings cost between $30 and $190 per person, this is a tremendous saving.
Save Family Dramas
Some couples choose to elope to avoid family dramas or tensions. If you elope, you avoid wondering how your mother, step-mother, father, and step-father and all the in-laws will get along together. You won’t worry about Uncle Lewis getting drunk and making a horrible scene and you won’t worry that Aunty Linda will make a move on the best man.
Some couples simply feel that eloping is a more romantic way to exchange their wedding vows. This means that the ceremony is private and the couple can focus on each other, instead of finding distractions in the crowd and the trappings of the traditional wedding ceremony. Some couples will invite a close friend or two or just their parents to attend the wedding ceremony as witnesses, while others will simply enjoy the day alone together. Either way, a small ceremony without many people around allows the bride and groom to focus on the romance of the ceremony.
Enjoy a Honeymoon
Some couples have financial constraints and choose to save money by avoiding the traditional wedding ceremony and expensive reception. By combining the honeymoon with the actual wedding, couples can enjoy a private, romantic wedding ceremony in a relaxed atmosphere.
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