Are Expensive Elopements the New Dream Wedding?

When you hear the word ‘elopement’ what do you think of? If you are like most people, you may picture a bride and groom tying the knot with only an officiant present. Maybe you are thinking about a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel? Or even a courthouse? Those are certainly valid thoughts, but what if we told you elopements can also be extravagant? A growing number of couples are choosing expensive elopements in place of the more traditional take on a dream wedding! Let’s explore why.

Expensive Elopements Still Save You Money

One of the great things about expensive elopements is that you can still plan a luxurious wedding with all of the elements of a dream wedding, but it will cost around 90% less than the cost of a traditional wedding! All-inclusive elopement packages average around $2,500 while a comparable traditional wedding could cost upwards of $27,000.  When you have fewer guests in attendance, the cost of many wedding features will drop considerably. For example, catering for under 20 guests is far more affordable than dinner for 200! Choosing to elope allows you to stretch your budget to incorporate some of the luxury features that you might not have been able to afford if you were planning a traditional wedding instead! This might include extra touches like a couples’ spa treatment or a breathtaking helicopter ride!

Choose the Wedding You Want

Eloping gives couples the freedom to design the wedding that they want, free from family politics and societal expectations. In a recent article published by The Cut, one eloping bride made a great point when she said that weddings are performative displays for family and friends! Couples who want to escape that side of their impending nuptials can choose expensive elopements instead and design their dream wedding but on a smaller scale!