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forest_thetrees February 23 2009, 01:12:45 UTC
IMHO, if you think you might regret it later on, i wouldn't do it! on the other hand, either way you have your ceremony, your friends and family will be there to celebrate your marriage anyway -- through either an immediately-after-ceremony reception or a when-we-return reception. maybe you could have the best of both worlds with an exotic ceremony and a reception with loved ones back at home? hope this helps! :)

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mepeachykeen619 February 23 2009, 14:02:17 UTC
Agree with this. If you're even sort of "on the fence" as you said, greatly consider the reason why. I also always thought I'd do the elopey thing then have a party...but when I actually got engaged and started thinking/mentally planning, I realized how much I wanted what I'd grown up accustomed to.

Either option leads to the same end result, really. So it's best to go with the option that won't leave you feeling ANY regrets.

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longlostblue February 23 2009, 01:21:09 UTC
I've considered eloping to Hawaii... but I know that if I do, I'll regret it. I want my family and friends and a lovely, memorable reception. I don't think I'd feel "properly married" otherwise!

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satinredemption February 23 2009, 01:37:37 UTC
We went to the JOP and I regret it greatly...that is why I am here now, planning a bigger thing. People ask me all the time why I am even doing a wedding and I tell them because I am a princess and that JOP was just a spur of the moment thing.

Just think carefully on it carefully hon.

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purple_cow_0206 February 23 2009, 01:39:05 UTC
FH and I keep on joking that we're just going to go to our pastor's house and just getting married then and there, but I know I want my family and friends there to celebrate. If you feel like the family and friends have to be there to see it, then do the "big" wedding. It's something you'll only do once.

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extoria February 23 2009, 14:12:55 UTC
My best friend literally did this. They are very non-traditional - she's the only girl I know who would forgo an engagement ring and totally not care. But I was a little bitter, because now I'll never be ANYONE's maid of honor!!! Plus, there was no wedding for me to even be invited to. HRMPH.

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blueyeblondy February 23 2009, 02:00:07 UTC
if your thinking about doing it simply to save money then i wouldnt do it. This community is awsome and has helped me be able to plan my september 7th 2009 outdoor also farm wedding lol for well under 2000 dollars. It is going to be small with tops 60 people. There has been conflict with people mainly my fhs mother so we have thought about just going and eloping at times but i know i will regret because i realy want a wedding with my friends and family. If you want your family there and you think your wedding wouldnt be complete without them i wouldnt do it.

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