More Couples Are Choosing to Elope

In 2022, more couples than ever before are choosing to elope instead of having the more traditional big wedding. Elopement has been gaining popularity for several years now but exploded recently after many couples were forced to cancel plans for larger weddings in 2020 thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, although choosing to elope started out as a necessity, soon many began to appreciate the benefits of elopement!

Making Marriage About the Relationship

NBC Washington recently interviewed newlywed Raiza who traded in her $100,000 wedding plans, choosing to elope instead! Raiza realized that their marriage and relationship was more important than a lavish celebration. Sloping brought the focus back to the exchange of vows and the true meaning of marriage.

ElopING is Nothing New

The NBC feature also touches on how the changing perceptions of elopements. Modern elopements are no longer seen as something shameful and secret! However, they inaccurately suggest that interest in elopement has recently spawned a new industry. There is no doubt that the pandemic has triggered growth. However, eloping is nothing new and the industry has been flourishing for many years. Vendors all over the country offer elopement packages to make the process easier on anyone choosing to elope.

Getting Your marriage license

One great point the NBC feature raises is the importance of checking the legal requirements if you are eloping outside of your home state. The id requirements, blood test requirements, and waiting periods vary from one state to the next. At WhereToElope.com we do provide a summary of these requirements at the bottom of each page of State listings. This should help you out when it comes to choosing a destination and applying for your marriage license.

Are you thinking about canceling plans for a BIG wedding and eloping instead? We would love to hear about what prompted your change of heart.