If you’re planning to elope, congratulations! Planning a small, intimate celebration can be a low-key way to focus on what matters most: your love. When it comes to announcements, you may want to share the good news with friends and family who weren’t invited to your pop-up wedding or elopement.
Many couples choose to announce their elopement before they leave, but others prefer to announce it after the fact. No matter what you decide, Pop the Knot can help you plan your elopement and come up with creative ways to make your announcement! Try some of our favorite ideas below.
Send postcards
If you want to share your elopement with the folks who stayed back home, a postcard will show off your love for travel and match the casual spirit of your celebration. Print the postcards with a wedding photo on front, and don’t forget to show off the theme of your elopement! If you got married on the beach, include a photo with the waves crashing behind you. If you got married in the city, include a photo with skyscrapers glowing in the distance.
A romantic photo and heartfelt message will help your friends and family feel like they were right there with you.
Try role reversals
Looking for a creative way to announce your elopement on Instagram? Have your guy pose with his wedding ring–a playful switch on the classic engagement ring shot. You can stand beside him and hold up a sign with a clever message.
When you approach your announcement in a lighthearted way, your friends and family can’t help but feel the joy and happiness you’ve found!
Take the time to share heartfelt messages
If you choose to mail announcements to your relatives, a heartfelt message may take the sting away from family members who are wondering why they weren’t invited. Handwritten messages go a long way, too! Consider including a message like this: “Even though you weren’t there in person, you were there in our hearts. Thank you for your love and encouragement over the years.”
Ultimately, your decision to plan a pop-up wedding or elopement is entirely yours. There may be people who expect you to follow a traditional route, but don’t pressure yourself to meet everyone’s expectations. Your wedding and marriage is about you and what makes you feel most comfortable.
Pick a sign that says it all
If you’re planning an elopement but still want professional photography, ask your photographer if you can include a sign that will help announce your elopement when you get back home. You could aim for lighthearted humor with a sign that says, “We just couldn’t wait!” Or go with something a little more elegant such as “We do. We did. We eloped!”
Combined with your wedding attire, these signs can help friends and family get a glimpse inside your celebration.
Plan a small gathering once you’re back
Want to celebrate with your loved ones once you’re home? Plan a casual reception in someone’s backyard or at your favorite restaurant. With everyone together, you can share details about your elopement and spend quality time with the people who support you most.
Not sure where to start when it comes to planning and announcing your elopement? Pop the Knot can help you manage the small details and plan a pop-up wedding that captures the essence of your relationship. Contact us today!