The pandemic greatly affected people who were planning weddings. Many couples had to postpone or even cancel until further notice, losing out on a lot of money. This situation made people rethink the entire idea of having a large wedding.
Eloping, on the other hand, has become one of the latest trends.
If you’re feeling the pressure of planning your wedding, take a look at why more people are turning to an elopement rather than a big wedding.
1. Focus On the Marriage
People are choosing to spend a fraction of the cost of a large wedding and instead are planning an intimate getaway for two. Some couples have chosen to elope on the beach or head to a unique destination for an Iceland wedding.
But most importantly, the intimacy of a destination elopement provides the couple with an opportunity to focus on what their wedding day is all about – the marriage.
Planning for a large wedding sometimes loses its focus. You spend more time creating seating charts then remembering why you’re having the party in the first place.
2. More Cost-Effective
Eloping has become a big trend because it’s by far one of the more cost-effective ways to get married. More couples are deciding to put the money towards a house or save for their future children.
You won’t have to think about having an open bar or catering. There won’t be any floral arrangements or centerpieces. All you’ll have to pay for are the essentials, saving you a pretty penny to put towards an elaborate honeymoon or other plans.
3. Less Stress Over Guests
Whether you plan to have 50 guests or 150 guests, there’s always something to worry about when bringing the guests to the party. You have to send the RSVPs and the invitations, not to mention having to figure out where they’re all going to sit.
Plus, you spend the entire day thanking your guests, only to write thank you cards after it’s done.
With an elopement, there’s no more concern if Uncle Dave will behave or if Aunt Cindy will have a little too much champagne. And you certainly won’t have any wedding day stress over whether your guests are having a good time or not.
Eloping alleviates having to cater to anyone except you and your partner. There are also great ways to have guests virtually join you over a Zoom call if you still want them to experience the special day.
4. You Don’t Have to Be the Center of Attention
Some people have a fear of speaking in public. They feel anxious when the spotlight and attention is on them. On your wedding day, all eyes will be on you.
Because eloping is intimate, you won’t have to think about saying your vows in front of everyone. There’s no expectation if you mess up a line or trip over yourself during your first dance together.
5. Honeymoon and Wedding All In One
On top of the cost of paying for your wedding, there’s also your honeymoon to think about. This is your chance to celebrate and unwind after the big day is over with. With an elopement, you can have a honeymoon and a wedding all in one.
After you’ve said “I do,” you and your new spouse can immediately start your honeymoon to celebrate your marriage together. It doesn’t get less stressful than that.
6. Less Time Planning, More Time Married
Of course, at the end of the day, with an elopement you get to spend less time planning and more time being married. You may not want to wait to start your life with your partner.
Why spend the next year and half planning a wedding when you could run to the courthouse and start the next chapter of your life right now?
Summary
No matter if you decide to have a big wedding or an intimate elopement, just remember that the choice is yours. Don’t follow the crowd of having a big wedding if that’s not what you and your partner really want.
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