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How many people can be apart of an elopement?

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Jillian, on April 3, 2017 at 9:52 PM

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Can't believe I'm asking this! We're not sure yet, BUT FH and I have talked and we may be getting cold feet in regards to spending so much money on this 150 person wedding we're planning. We're toying with the idea of a surprise wedding or an elopement, but we do want our nearest and dearest there....

Can't believe I'm asking this! We're not sure yet, BUT FH and I have talked and we may be getting cold feet in regards to spending so much money on this 150 person wedding we're planning.

We're toying with the idea of a surprise wedding or an elopement, but we do want our nearest and dearest there. Can we call it an elopement if more than like 10 people are invited? Major con of a surprise wedding would be our loved ones not coming for a "less significant party," then being upset they missed the wedding. Just need advice on anything related to this--we're not 100% but my anxiety is through the roof and FH is developing anxiety. Has anyone done either a surprise wedding or an elopement with a larger group? Would that just be a DW? Sorry I really don't know and didn't want to turn to google yet. Obviously stressing!

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Master June 2019
Jillian · on April 4, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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@kelly, true Im positive I wouldn't do the surprise thing, just trying to think outside the box lol.
@Ault2, hmm I like 30!
@AD2AP, we only have our venue booked so far... trying to decide what's really worth it!
@Meaghan I really like that hybrid elopement!
@nancy, so true! I don't want anyone hurt even with elopement!
Thank you all!! Sounds like I'm looking for an intimate wedding rather than an elopement!
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Monique Wilber · on April 4, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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I do elopements all the time. Anywhere from just the couple, and me, to about ten guests. It's informal, usually with the guests standing. I actually prefer these intimate weddings!
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Super October 2017
Robyn · on April 5, 2017 at 12:43 AM
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We recently made the decision to go from 150 people all out wedding to 30 of our family and closest friends. We are still having the church ceremony but we rented out a local restaurant for dinner. That's it and honestly I'm more excited now! Less stress and more money for our house and life together!
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Devoted August 2017
CourthouseCouple · on April 5, 2017 at 1:53 AM
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We're doing a "private ceremony" at a beautiful courthouse having our 4 parents and 5 grandparents. With a full reception the following weekend with 100 guests.
I don't think it matters what it's called so long as the people that matter most are there to enjoy your moment with you, whether this be 15 people or 2 people.
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Just Said Yes April 2019
Tearnee · on October 14, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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So 8 is ok...parents (3) , siblings (4)- slick dont care if they come, and photographer?
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