My fiancee and i decided on a date for next summer, but lately she's thinking of eloping. I'm all for it, it'd be fun, romantic and intimate; she's more worried about excluding her family. I talked with my mom and she reminded me that this marriage is about us, not our families. . . any thoughts? and ideas on a place to elope?
2007-02-26 02:36:39 · 12 answers · asked by Spudnic 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Though eloping is easy, fast, and convient, cheap, You need to make sure your bride to be wants to 100% do this. Ask her if not having the dress, the family, and everything doesnt matter to her. Because if there is even a 1% chance of not wanting to elope, she will forever look back on her day and wish she would have had a NORMAL wedding. I know you can elope at disney though, if she wanted to.
2007-02-26 02:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by Encouragement 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include her family. This can be done by having a small family party after you come back from eloping. Weddings are great, but after everything is said and done, it's a party more for the guests than the bride and groom. Save your money, elope, tell her parents what your plans are, I'm sure when given a bit of thought, they will agree that the money is better off spent on a new home etc. Have a great time, somewhere warm.
2007-02-26 02:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by Sally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You elope for the two of you, then come back and have a big party. Your mom could help with plan a party for when you come back. You could even renew your vows, if you want to go that far at your party. Elope to Niagra Falls, you're looking at summer, it would be perfect. They have a lot of wedding package deals on the internet. Good luck!
2007-02-26 02:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say elope in Vegas. I have a few friends who have done it that way and they said it was great ! Your friends and family can still share in the event by watching it live on line. Good luck to you !
2007-02-26 03:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by JiminyCricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not take any rash step that cause you unhappiness in the future not only to you but to your children when you have them. If any of the two families is left out for want of a little efforts to get a proper marriage it will be a continuous source of unhappiness. It is true that the marriage is about you but do not ignore parental feelings. Do you best to make it a family affair if you can and you will be happy that you did.
2007-02-26 02:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ottawan-Canada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother and his wife eloped because they were sick of waiting and just wanted to be married. They still had a lavish reception when the time came. Do what you guys want. I personally would want my family involved.
2007-02-26 02:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the elope idea. how about way in wilderness snake river canyon in the summer heat . Lets find cabin w fireplace at night
2007-02-26 03:08:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any vacation spot wedding ceremony the position kin and acquaintances comes alongside is going to price you a lot. i do not comprehend the common costs, yet I assure you you'd be exceeding the cost of 10,000 money only for the airfare, motel remains, and venues on my own. best of success. playstation . eloping does no longer advise you convey actually everyone with you.
2016-12-04 23:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by erke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We eloped, but we were just tired of our family's bs. I'm a Jew, she's a spanish catholic. The fighting between our families was horrendous. 10 years later they get along.
2007-02-26 02:41:05 · answer #9 · answered by Ari A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marry
2007-02-26 02:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋