Reasons to Choose Eloping Revealed
Spiraling Costs
Every single time we poll our readers on the top reasons to choose eloping, the same answer comes out on top = cost! A traditional big wedding averages around $30,000! That’s a lot of money for just one day. Many young couples would prefer to make a down payment on a house/condo or pay off student loans! In a recent article from The Daily Mail, one bride noted that while looking at expensive wedding venues she suddenly realized they were paying for a day to entertain others and they wouldn’t even remember the wedding! “We started to dream about running away and doing it on our own”, said Emma! A few days later, Emma and her future wife Sian booked a lakeside elopement instead after Googling ‘runaway weddings’!
Uncomfortable With Crowds
Many couples say that their reasons to choose eloping are rooted in just not feeling comfortable with being the center of attention on their wedding day. Couples often feel a sense of obligation to plan a traditional big wedding because society – and their family – expects it. They invite extended family members they haven’t spoken with in years and people they barely know because the parents want them to be invited. However, they thought of entertaining these strangers, giving speeches, and dancing in front of a large crowd can be uncomfortable. If you are not going to feel relaxed on your wedding day you are not going to enjoy it. Say no to lengthy guest lists and choose to celebrate with just your nearest and dearest. You won’t regret the decision.
Second Time Around
Another one of the most common reasons to choose eloping instead of a big wedding is that one or both of the pair have previously done a big white wedding! Groom Gavin said he couldn’t stand the thought of another big wedding when the time came to wed his second wife Holly. He went on to explain that the experience the first time had been stressful and he felt like he was putting on a performance for the 100 guests. So, this time around the pair went off the grid and eloped to a woodland cabin and took wedding photos with the local sheep!