A big wedding isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and an elopement wedding sure removes a lot of hassle of making guest arrangements and choosing a venue among other things. However, eloping to get married still requires some work. Here are 5 tips to plan your perfect elopement wedding:
1. Decide a Destination
Most couples that elope to tie the knot like to go to a relaxing beach destination which is one of the best places to elope for its serenity and scenic views. However, you can have a chic city elopement or one to a far-off destination you always wanted to explore.
It’s best to get your wedding elopement venue decided first so that you can plan for other things from there. You will have to be aware of any laws that might affect your wedding, licensing, and booking details which a destination wedding planner can help you with.
2. Plan Your Ceremony
Once you have your elopement destination down the next most important thing is planning for the ceremony. You may be eloping for your wedding but you still want to make your moment special. Will you exchange rings and vows? What will you both wear? Would you want a professional photographer? How will you reveal it to your friends and family and what will be the after plan? These are just some of the questions you should have answers to before your elopement wedding.
3. Have an Elopement Budget
Your elopement wedding may not have guests but flying to another destination and booking a venue and other activities can run the cost equal to a small wedding if you’re not careful. Have a discussion about the budget with your partner to ensure that you don’t end up overspending. It’s your day and you should be able to enjoy it without going into debt.
4. Don’t Be Afraid
You may feel guilty about leaving your friends and family behind but if you know you’re doing it for the right reasons then there is no need to be afraid. Every couple has a right to make their own decisions and even if friends and family try to make you feel bad, stay firm on your decision. You can, however, drop hints or at least let your parents know about your plan. Having an after-party will definitely be enough to make it up to everyone.
5. Hire a Destination Wedding Planner
An elopement wedding is still a special occasion for the couple and it should be as luxurious as you want. Busy couples can find it overwhelming to plan everything for their elopement on their own. To save yourself the trouble, hire a destination wedding planner to make your elopement the best and most memorable event of your life.
From venue bookings to decor and travel itineraries, a destination wedding planner can take care of everything after understanding your requirements and budget. Book your 30-minute free romance consultation today!
I can also help you to plan your elopement wedding and guide you about the best places to elope for your wedding. Discover more here
