Would you be mad if your child eloped?

Answer 1

No. Considering the expense, headaches and other hurdles traditional weddings take out of people - often bringing out the worst in people rather than their best (bride-zilla anyone?) I like the eloping idea a lot. In fact I did it twice.

The money that would have gone into a lavish affair could possibly be spent on something better - like paying off student loans - or the down payment on a house.

Besides, if you like your future child-in-law - who cares?

Be grateful they're getting married!

Answer 2

I have two daughters and though because of my own awful wedding experience I will make it a big issue that they have the wedding of their dreams, I still think I wouldnt want them to elope and not have me or my husband present. To me, and this is only me, I kind of think eloping is sneaky, like you arent mature enough to let people know so you go do it on the fly and that way people cant say anything because you are already married. Know what I mean? I want them to have the weddings that they want, but I think I would be very disappointed if they did it this way.

Answer 3

No I wouldn't be mad. My family isn't known for our big weddings, in fact the majority of people in my family eloped. When I was 10, my father pulled me aside and told me when it was time for me to get married to elope. He was dead serious. So when I was 22 I took his advice.

Answer 4

Not at all. In fact I encourage my daughter and future son in law to elope. It is their day and I don't think they need all the stress and headaches of planning an elaborate reception wedding. I don't even think they care about an elaborate wedding and reception.

Answer 5

I think I would be more concerned with myself. What had I done to make her/him feel so alienated that they had to elope? Why did they feel they had to hide their love from me? Was I not supportive enough? Did I say something offensive? Clearly, they were concerned of my opinion on their relationship which is why they did not include me in it.

Answer 6

I would personally be heartbroken, rather than mad. In my opinion, a wedding is a family event--and even though I want a smaller wedding, my immediate family being there is an absolute must.

Answer 7

I have eloped, and my parents were devistated. I am since divorced. Now being a parent, I can understand how much I hurt them. Would not reccommed it.

Answer 8

I would be upset and heartbroken that my child wouldn't want me there. Is it that they just want to get it done quickly without the hassel? Or is there something else going on? Have you talked to your child and told them that you would like to be in attendance? Talk it over with him or her and find out if you can come to a compromise.

Answer 9

Kinda. It's nice to have a wedding ceremony and reception for family and friends, whatever the size or style.

Answer 10

I really like weddings, so yes I would be ticked. However, if your child did it, you might want to take a look at why they did before you start giving them alot of grief.