So you and your partner decided to elope. Congratulations! But families… They can be tricky, huh? I know everybody says that your wedding day is all about you and you should do what you want and while I 100% agree with that, I understand that a lot of couples care about what their families think and don’t want to do anything to upset them.
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Eloping has become very popular, especially after the pandemic. It’s a really good way to celebrate your love while saving some money and remaining true to yourselves. It’s also morphed into something different than what it was in our parents’ or grandparents’ time. It’s definitely possible to elope without upsetting family, and as your wedding stationer, I’m here to help!
Here are 5 tips on how to elope without upsetting family.
1. Explain your reasoning for eloping
As I said before, eloping isn’t the taboo thing it once was. It’s not always done because you want to keep it secret from anyone. You and your partner have your reasons for doing it and it’s important to explain it to your family so they don’t feel like you are shutting them out.
2. Get them involved in the planning process
This will help your family feel like they can indeed be part of your special day, even if they are not there, or if your wedding day won’t be like how they dreamed it.
3. Host a party afterward
If you’re not eloping because of monetary reasons, and you’re comfortable spending money on a party, this is a great idea! You can have your intimate ceremony, and later on, celebrate your love with all of your loved ones!
You can send out invites letting your friends and family know that you have eloped but want to celebrate with them!
4. Invite them along!
Elopements don’t have to be an event with just the two of you unless you want it to be! You can have a small group of people there and still get that intimate feel you’re after. But if you still want it to be just you and your partner, you can…
5. Ensure them it will be documented
There are so many photographers who specialize in elopement photos, you can ensure your family they will get to see you on your wedding day with beautiful photos to go along! You can also hire a videographer to capture all the special moments.
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I truly believe you should live life on your own terms, and that most certainly includes your wedding day. You don’t want to look back in 10, 30, 50 years and regret not doing it your way. If you need help with etiquette or wording for your invitations, please reach out and ask me any questions! And if you need someone to design your invites, just click here to book a free consult!
