deciding whether to have a wedding ceremony or elope.
has anyone ever regretted the way they were married and/or wish they had done something different?
also, are there any good websites or info on destinations to elope to?
please give as much info as possible
2006-10-22 15:33:46 · 16 answers · asked by burn 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I did a ceremony. Eloping is much less costly. Guess it depends on your situation. Talk about it between the both of you and decide what you want to do and dont look back. The fact is, your married. Thats all that matters. You can elope in your local county office.
2006-10-22 15:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the whole big wedding. It was so stressful and took so much time. I couldn't get my now husband to elope to vegas. I had did the research and found several websites that you could have everything (dress rental, hair, limo, minister, photography, cake) for under $3000 and it would be shown live on the internet. It all depends on the couple. Gatlinburg, TN is another large wedding location. My husband and I just got back from the Gatlinburg area and it is beautiful this time of year. For Gatlinburg check out the website www.gatlinburg.com.
Good luck.
2006-10-22 15:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by eyes_only_fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We eloped because we got tired of trying to accommodate to family requests for our wedding while we were relocating without an income and WE were paying for the wedding. My biggest concern was wearing a dress, my daughter to be involved and get to be flower girl, having a civil ceremony and a good time. We went to Vegas and had a BLAST! I want to renew our vows on our 5 yr and I we are planning to do so in Italy, with just our nuclear family.
2006-10-22 20:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Moi. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the big ceremony and reception and at the time loved it. It was so much fun. We had 300 people at the wedding, but now it sucks as every weekend of the summer is taken up by being respectful they came to mine so I have to go to theirs. Its been 4 years and every year I'm committed to tons of weddings. So think about the commitments you have after the fact. If I could do it again it would be a ceremony and reception but much more quaint so that it doesn't impose on my life for the next 10 years.
2006-10-22 15:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by BunnyRabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowed to just post an opinion? There were times in our wedding planning, when I would have just loved to get a priest (how handy that my fiance's bro is one) in the dark of night and just have the ceremony done. I suggested this on many occasions to my man, half-kidding, and he would always say, no, it needs to be a celebration of everyone.
I totally agree - a wedding is a time for family, friends, community to witness the ceremony and celebrate the marriage. No matter how big or small, it is the communal granting of all this love and joy from everyone that really contributes to the day. You just FEEL all the love and support from everyone, and that's really important as you are beginning on this wondrous journey as a couple.
2006-10-23 01:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You and your fiance need to talk to each and see what aspects of a wedding or elopement you absolutely require.
Incorporate that into which ever plan you choose.
We had a ceremony and reception. To me the location, family and friends, videography and photography of our ceremony was the most important aspects to us.
But don't cut out too much, if you have a reception, your guests should absolutely be invited to the ceremony as well.
2006-10-22 15:37:18 · answer #6 · answered by treday25 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is an idea. I eloped, but than held a fancy reception for all my friends and family. This was awesome, because the reception is what people enjoy the most anyway. I saved a ton of money, had a quiet private ceremony, and was able to include everyone I loved in the celebration..... just a thought.
2006-10-22 15:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by katherinernilson 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really want to have my wedding in a nice sized church by my fiance has no desire to do it. He wants to be married outdoors or anywhere BUT in a church. I dont believe that I will regret it because i want to marry him, no matter where it is at. I think though, with all the problems with planning , it seems almost like a great idea to elope.
2006-10-22 15:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yer I hated my wedding... I vote for elope. I believe a wedding should be about the two people making a commitment to each other not about the whole dress, cake and unwanted guest thing. I'd go to Tahiti.
2006-10-22 15:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I eloped at the court house with my husband. Now that we have children, I regret not having a wedding because they do not have pictures of our special day.
2006-10-22 22:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by LISA P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋