How to Elope
Be sure that eloping is what you want to do., Set the date.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure that eloping is what you want to do.
If you feel pressured by your spouse-to-be or any other person, then the decision you make may not be the one you want.
If budgetary concerns are causing problems, it is important to sit down and revise what is affordable for a wedding rather than simply running away from it.
However, there are many good reasons for eloping, such as not wanting a big fuss, not wanting to handle difficult family get-togethers or simply not much liking the whole idea of weddings.
What really matters is that you are both honest with yourselves and each other and that you agree that this is what both of you truly wants.
In some cases, certain family members may claim to be insulted by your decision to elope rather than include them in what they feel is an important family bonding occasion (you'll probably know which ones are likely to this way but you may also be surprised).
Don't let their preferences decide yours––it's you who is getting married, not that family member. -
Step 2: Set the date.
Keep it quiet from family and friends where necessary.
Alternatively, clue them in to the news if it isn’t meant as a secret and you know they're fine about missing the "big event".
Detailed Guide
If you feel pressured by your spouse-to-be or any other person, then the decision you make may not be the one you want.
If budgetary concerns are causing problems, it is important to sit down and revise what is affordable for a wedding rather than simply running away from it.
However, there are many good reasons for eloping, such as not wanting a big fuss, not wanting to handle difficult family get-togethers or simply not much liking the whole idea of weddings.
What really matters is that you are both honest with yourselves and each other and that you agree that this is what both of you truly wants.
In some cases, certain family members may claim to be insulted by your decision to elope rather than include them in what they feel is an important family bonding occasion (you'll probably know which ones are likely to this way but you may also be surprised).
Don't let their preferences decide yours––it's you who is getting married, not that family member.
Keep it quiet from family and friends where necessary.
Alternatively, clue them in to the news if it isn’t meant as a secret and you know they're fine about missing the "big event".
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