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Dedicated February 2021

Time to elope?

Anastasia, on June 2, 2020 at 1:41 PM Posted in Planning 1 13
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My fiancée and I are thinking of eloping this month. With the world the way it is now, and financial situations not looking the best, my fiancée as I are considering just getting married with just the two of us. We still would like a wedding but she lost her job due to closings from the corona virus and I can’t cover a wedding and our normal expenses alone. Plus, it is 🏳️‍🌈pride month🏳️‍🌈, so it feels a bit appropriate to go and elope now as opposed to any other time.

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Latest activity by Breann, on June 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM
  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
    Fany ·
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    Good for you. Eloping is the way to go. Less stress and no debt.
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  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
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    Eloping is qucik,simple but meaningful as well so why not. Good idea

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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    Do it!

    We postponed our wedding and reception and had a minimony on our original date, but I feel like I wish we had just eloped instead. Having to host family and coordinate our small group of guests was stressful and in the end our event barely felt like it was about us at all and didn't feel like a celebration because of all of the Covid-19 restrictions. I feel like eloping with just an officiant and photographer would have allowed us to truly focus on ourselves. There is no one right way to get married during times like these, but I can say that being married feels wonderful and during such turbulent times it's something that just feels right and to me, even if the way it happened was really disappointing.

    If you elope, your day can be entirely about you and your partner and there is something really freeing about that, even if it feels more simple and like less fluff than a wedding. Your love and commitment to one another is what matters, and you don't need a fancy setting or a bunch of guests present to honor that.

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  • Elizabeth
    Super June 2021
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    Love it! If this is what works for you two, then definitely go for it! I wish you all the best.

    And Happy Pride!! Smiley heart

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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
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    In times of uncertainty sometimes planning of any sort is complicated and stressful. Eloping is a great idea and can be just as special as something big and glamorous. I think you and your partner should do what feels best for the both of you and just go with it. At the end of the day, it's your special day and should be celebrated the way that makes you two feel great.

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  • Kelsi
    Expert June 2020
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    I say do it! We’re doing our wedding as a micro-ceremony this weekend and I literally JUST had a conversation with someone who told me they were excited for us, how it’s amazing we’re still going through with it when everyone else is cancelling/postponing, and that with all the darkness in the world, it’s nice to see something joyous.
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  • Alexis
    Savvy May 2021
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    Do it! Wedding planning, well the ceremony portion, is extra stressful. Eloping just the two of you I bet would be so much fun! I told my fiance if we have to cancel our wedding due to COVID-19, we probably won't rescheduling. We will have a small wedding with immediate family, and facetime everyone else.

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Go for it! In the end, it comes down to what works for you. Best wishes!
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  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
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    Go head! Perfect way to celebrate!
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  • Michelle
    Devoted November 2022
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    You should definitely do it. We are planning to elope later this month if all goes to plan. As much as I am excited for our big wedding later, I am really excited to have a private special event with my partner to celebrate us. Plus, even a microwedding seemed stressful right now with everything going on so just having two people to plan for seemed much more doable.

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    If it pleases you both, go for it! You can have a reception on your 1 year anniversary, or maybe a vow renewal years from now if you really want to. 💜 💜
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    Do it!


    ....But we all want pictures!

    (And we also want pictures of the party you throw when this is all over.)

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  • Breann
    Devoted June 2020
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    Perfect timing! Since it's meaningful and symbolic for you two, go for it!Smiley smile

    My own two cents is that celebrating your love > having the "ideal" ceremony, ya know?

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