Eloping then having a formal wedding later. What are your thoughts?

That sounds like a good idea. it is a really common thing people are doing now

Your “actual wedding day” is the day you get married. The party that you throw later is a vow renewal, a reception, or a celebration of marriage. I think it’s totally fine and a great option for COVID couples, as long as you’re honest and upfront about it.

Totally agree! You can have so much fun with it! Celebration of Marriage- The Sequel!

Do what you feel is best. We're opting out of the bug ceremony and hope to just have a tiny wedding with only our Parents as guests.

My fiancé and I were thinking the same thing. I think it’s a good idea

I think it would just as or more special because it’s another day dedicated to celebrating the love between you! 😊 (my take on it)

Go for it! My husband and I had a small intimate 35guests minimony on our original anniversary date and our big wedding is set for March 2021. Literally everyone is looking forward to the big wedding!

Our friends are doing this!! They're eloping in Hawaii then coming back for a 'celebration of marriage'! Def. a good option for COVID brides!

We decided not to do the "elope on your day, do the big reception next year" plan. We knew it would be exactly what you said, we wouldn't care about it and it wouldn't feel like our wedding day at all so it'd feel really shallow/empty/dissonant.

I think for people who really love big parties, the delayed reception is a great option. I've heard some people say that they don't care at all about their ceremony, they just want to throw the best party of their lives. That's not us, though! We had 30 people in all at a huge outdoor venue and it was the happiest day of our lives.

We did this because in my culture we always have the civil wedding first and then by church. I live in New York now and everyone was a little confused thinking we just wanted to be married already

We've discussed this a few times........I feel like if we do it sooner then it won't be as "exciting" as the first time. I think it's still up for discussion!! I told him I didn't want the thrill of anticipation to be gone! Can be a good idea for some!!