Why Elopements are Trending Now More than Ever
There are more than a few reasons why these once-in-a-lifetime ceremonies hold a special place in our hearts.
The definition of an elopement has definitely transformed over the past decade. Once thought of as a way for couples to run away and have a quick, no-frills ceremony without their friends and family, elopements are now thought of as a way to have an ultra-romantic, intimate nuptial and an unforgettable adventure at the same time.
In the era of COVID-19, elopements are also a way for couples in love to seal the deal in a special and safe way for their closest friends and family, or a way for couples to honor their original wedding date if their get together had to be postponed (giving a big virtual hug here!).
At Styled Elopements, we love to let our couples’ imaginations run wild with the elopement of their dreams, and we take care of all of the logistics. Whether you want to have a sunset ceremony on a white sandy beach or a post-ceremony picnic at the cliff-side viewpoint, we are passionate about making your vision come to life with the romantic, picture-perfect, and above-all seamless wedding day that you’ve always dreamed of.
Here are a couple more reasons why elopements are taking over the wedding world by storm:
It’s just about you and your partner
Having a day that’s solely focused on the love that you and your partner share is something that makes elopements even that much more special. Feel free to share those super personal vows, let those happy tears fall, and share these unforgettable moments with the most important person in your life.
You’ll save money–but still have your dream destination wedding
With the average wedding costing $36k, it’s safe to say that having an elopement even with your closest friends and family can save you so much money for a lavish honeymoon, a downpayment on a home, or whatever life may call for. If you’ve always dreamed of having a wedding on a beach in Hawaiʻi, on a field in the middle of the mountains, or at the top of your favorite viewpoint, having an elopement can make it possible–while also saving money for the rest of your life plans.
You could always have the intimate ceremony now, and party later!
If you always envisioned having a big reception with your extended friends and family, you don’t have to sacrifice that at all! Couples during this time are often opting to have the elopement now and save the big get together whenever the time is right. You could even have a little flashback moment at your reception by sharing your elopement video at the beginning of the night.
Less stress! Expectations are low
If you’re already receiving a push from both sides of your family, feeling pressure from your friend’s previous weddings, or have a general inclination to overthink and stress out about things, an elopement is a great way to avoid all of the stress so that you can be fully present and stress-free on your wedding day. Styled Elopements takes care of all of the logistics–from the venue permit, officiant, transportation, to styling–so you can just come dressed up and ready to say “I do.”
Zero limitations
If there’s a particular beach that holds a special place in your heart, a rooftop bar that makes your heart sing, or if you’ve always known Kauaʻi was your dream place to say “I do,” the options are endless with an elopement. Without the limitations of a guest count, venue requirements, or what’s conventional to do, an elopement can be just about whatever you dream it up to be (and we’re more than happy to help!).
To give insight on this, we have helped our couples create their dream elopement at an alpaca farm, a desert in Oregon, and at the top of a North Shore viewpoint. Yes, the sky is truly the limit.
