What advice would you give to a couple that is planning on eloping?

my boyfriend and i have been together for 5 years and we already live together... neither of us want a big wedding, we'd rather have the money to buy a house soon.... if anyone reading this has eloped please leave some advice! thanks!What advice would you give to a couple that is planning on eloping?
have the ones you really hold dear to you such as parents, you dont need many people just them it would be nice to inform them and would love to witness it. Your thinking wisely when it comes to saving money, putting it towards a house would be a much better thing than to just throw it on a big wedding.


CONGRADSWhat advice would you give to a couple that is planning on eloping?
my sister eloped, and although we all love my brother in law, we were sad that we werent there!


so my advice...at least your your close family the heads-up, and maybe a few close friends.
I say do what u want. That's the wonderful thing of being an adult is u can make ur own choices. I personally had the big wedding and whole deal but yet I still don't have a house. SO as you see its better to do your own thing. Congrats and good luck:)
I would miss having family and friends celebrate with us on our very special day. I would have saved enough money, and so would have my man, so we could host them properly with a reception. But then again, we didn't shack up, and had a proper, traditional church wedding.
I would just decide where you want to go to elope and contact a resort or chapel inthe area.
pick you time and day and go for it


ask your parents and friends to hold a party at home when you come back as a wedding reception party so everyone can celebrate your marriage and happiness.
Just do it. its what id prefer to do. no planning, no argueing over table plans-who sits next to who, who cant sit any where near that preson.


Id just check with your parents and your h2b's parents first, or just invite them. Them might be annoyed with you if you just come back married with out telling anybody.


My origanal plan wouid have been eloped and then one big party afterwards, so people get to celebrate with you but not at such a vast expense.
What money are you speaking of to buy the house? The money from wedding gifts? If so, better re-think that. You will get gifts from friends and family, but no one will feel they need to be generous. Or, is it your own money which you and he are saving by eloping? If so, then by all means elope. The wedding vow ceremony is a very personal matter between the two of you and just might mean a lot more over the days to come than the big wedding and its stress. p.s., I eloped. We had lived together and it just seemed the right thing for the two of us. We were so much in love, by the way. I wish you the very best!
it depends on your definiton of elope


i hope you tell your parents


you could have a small party


that's what my parents did


doessnt' have to cost much


i don't advise eloping, your running away i suppose that could your honeymoon and that would use up even more money
My husband and I were very set on eloping. We went to Las Vegas and got married by Elvis. It was great. I will warn you though, people will not give you money like they would if you had an actual wedding. We thought we would receive a lot more. But, our wedding only cost about $300.


Our wedding was also broadcast live on the web, so our friends and family all over the country were able to watch. It was so much fun.


Good luck and congratulations!
My neighbours daughter had a suprise wedding at their ';housewarming party'; and her mum was so upset and hurt. She couldnt believe that her daughter did not tell her and involve her in her wedding. She was telling us about it and was almost in tears.





So my advice is - please think about your family and friends feelings. Especially your parents. At least tell them and involve them in some way.





Best of luck though. It is an exciting time.