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Advice on Eloping

Regan, on June 4, 2020 at 9:57 PM Posted in Planning 0 7

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So I'm supposed to get married October 3rd. I am in a professional program in college as well. I specifically picked this year, because it was supposed to be my least stressful year. However, with corona effecting my program as well as my university announcing a stressful and confusing plan for the fall, I'm worried that I will be too busy with school this year too. My mom mentioned my fiance and I eloping or having a very small and simple ceremony this summer, and then having an event or party to celebrate when everything calms down with the pandemic and school. I like this idea, but I'm also worried that I'll be missing out on a lot (having a bridal party, our friends and family being a part of it, the photos of everyone, etc.). So I'm just curious of everyone's advice on whether or not to push through for my wedding or elope. And if anyone who has eloped has any advice. Thank you!

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Latest activity by Regan, on July 1, 2020 at 10:40 AM

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Alythea · on June 4, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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My husband last semester of college is this upcoming Fall and I don’t start my program till next year. I’m lived my 20’s already from 16-19 years old so I really don’t think I missed out on anything I have already experience so. I say do what’s you think is best for you. I elope May 22nd, 2020/
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Jai · on June 4, 2020 at 10:28 PM
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We went from our original 92 guest count to 7 guests due to the COVID19 and eloped May 16. We won't be doing a vow renewal or reception later. We had a small reception after with 7 guests. We dont regret it and found it affordable, and really love how simple and special it was. Def up to you tho. We didnt do a bachelorette/bachelor party or have a wedding party & that left out a lot of drama and made it all about us. That was our one day to be selfish.
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Melle · on June 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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I don’t think you’ll miss out cause you could still do all of that for your simple ceremony and the celebration later on
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Nefetera · on June 4, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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Go for what you want and you still can hsvr a bridal shower and celebrating you bring a bride
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Jasmine · on June 5, 2020 at 2:16 AM
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I wouldn't risk the extra stress. I say relax and elope. You definitely won't miss out and it will give you more time to thoroughly plan and save towards the wedding of your dreams without virus-related nerves and meticulous guidelines.
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Breann · on June 5, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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I elope in 18 days and the amount of stress I've avoided has been so worth it! You can live stream it if you want lots of people to still be involved, and plan a bigger party for a later date.
The smaller ceremony allows you to focus on how meaningful and romantic it is. I've heard so many brides and grooms say that they barely got time together on their big day because they were busy interacting with guests.
It has been unexpectedly empowering to plan a day exactly the way we want it and not have to worry about what others will think, what traditions are followed, etc.
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