Congratulations on your engagement! If you’re daydreaming about jetting off to your dream destination for an intimate, pressure-free wedding, eloping may be a beautiful way to celebrate your love.
Take a look at some of the benefits of eloping and see if it’s the right option for you!
No Pressure
If you want a laidback or tiny wedding without unneeded pressure from family and friends, eloping is a great option. Whether you decide to elope with just the two of you or invite a small group of loved ones to be present at your destination wedding, eloping gives you the power to plan the wedding of your dreams and the freedom to break traditions.
You might want to hold a celebration with family when you get back home, or FaceTime with them as you exchange vows. Either way, eloping gives you pressure-free options that are enticing to many couples who don’t want to stress during the wedding planning process.
More Intimacy
If you don’t like the idea of being front and center in a room full of hundreds of people, a small elopement or pop-up wedding can help you focus on what’s truly important: your love story. That doesn’t mean you can’t plan a bigger wedding and still create an intimate environment, but because elopements are typically smaller, you’re likely to have fewer eyes on you.
If you want to share your wedding with family and friends when you return, Pop the Knot can help you find a videographer to capture the intimacy and romance of your elopement. You can also ask your loved ones to write notes that you can read before you walk down the aisle. It’s an intimate way to feel like they’re with you as you exchange your vows with waves crashing softly in the background.
Budget-Friendly
Many couples are looking to cut costs during the wedding planning process so they can either spend more on their honeymoon, or save the money for the future. Eloping gives you plenty of budget-friendly options–especially if you have a small guest list and a simplistic dress to match your carefree vibe. If you love the idea of traveling and getting married at the same time, an elopement can allow you to see the world without spending a fortune on tablecloths, centerpieces, and other common wedding traditions.
Your Dream Destination
Speaking of traveling, an elopement can be a wedding and honeymoon all wrapped into one! Depending on where you choose to elope, you can stay an extra week and enjoy exotic backdrops and new adventures.
Traveling to a new location for your romantic pop-up wedding can also encourage you to start your marriage off with some new things! Try learning how to surf, zip-line, or ride horses on the beach together.
If you’re ready to plan a pop-up wedding or elopement, Pop the Knot can help you throughout the process so you don’t have to stress over the details. Get started today!