No guest wedding

That sounds great! And intimate! I love it.

This actually sounds like a great idea. I have been thinking about doing something along the lines of this.. Just tired of trying to plan this wedding and everybody has some type of input in it... Its time to make it all about me and him, just like what your doing.

Very sweet and romantic ! Let us know how your FILs take the news. But I wouldn't be offended if you did it this way.

Love it! My family would be thrilled at the wedding cost savings lol

That sounds wonderful!

Sounds awesome!!

I officiate many elopements and small destination weddings.

One bride didn't want the groom to see her in her gown before the ceremony. Because it was just the two of them, I had to fill in as MOB or MOH & help her get dressed!!! Good thing they hired a female officiant!

So, when dress shopping keep in mind being able to get dressed by yourself.

Lauren, if you live in the United States and your "someplace warm" is out of the country, I strongly suggest that you have the ceremony (get married) before you leave. A license and wedding certificate issued in this country will make your life easier in many ways.

I'm thinking about adding someone to a health plan, changing a name, getting a new driver's license and passport, filing for Social Security benefits, etc. all of which require proof of marriage.

These agencies are not used to handling documents issued by foreign countries, especially if they are not in English.

Getting married at home eliminates the application waiting period (if any) while you're on vacation and the need to hire an officiant and witnesses long-distance. Wouldn't you rather have close family members as witnesses?

Think about it!