Everything You Need To Know About Elopement Wedding Planning

So you’ve decided to elope? Congratulations! You are about to join thousands of couples who have created the unique wedding of their dreams without the stress – or the expense – of a traditional big wedding! Whether you have decided on an elopement to save money or to avoid family drama you have made a decision that will make sure that you are the main focus of your special day. The next step is making all of the necessary arrangements. Elopement planning is far less complicated than arranging a traditional wedding.  However, there are still a few things to take care of to make sure getting hitched goes off without any problems! With that in mind, allow us to share with you everything you need to know about elopement wedding planning!

Get Started With Elopement Wedding Planning

Just like any other type of wedding, the first step when planning your elopement is to figure out what your budget looks like. A lot of couples choose to elope because it allows them to get married for a fraction of the cost of a traditional wedding. It is possible to elope on a small budget of just a couple of hundred dollars, or you can opt for something more extravagant if your budget allows for it. As a general rule of thumb, you can plan an all-inclusive elopement for around $2500. That’s a huge saving compared with the average $28,000 cost of a traditional wedding.

Think about how much you can realistically afford and how much you are happy to spend. Once you have a solid number in mind, it will allow you to shortlist vendors to fit your budget. If you need a little extra help to determine your budget, check out the WhereToElope.com Budget Planner.

Start Making Plans

Once you have a budget nailed down it’s time to get to the fun stuff – planning the wedding itself! There is a misconception that having an elopement means sacrificing some of the traditional elements of a wedding ceremony. However, the beauty of eloping is that you get to cherry pick the things that matter most to you. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. You might want to book each element separately, or you can opt for the ease of an elopement package instead.  If you need a help getting started, why not take a look at our elopement planning checklist.

If you need help with elopement wedding planning, don’t hesitate to get in touch. our elopement planners can help.  we are always happy to assist with planning an elopement that fits your individual needs.