Ultimate Guide To Eloping In Style

Love feels perfect, and the moment you are engaged, you may see no reason to wait too long or go through the stress of planning an elaborate wedding. At this point, eloping comes to mind, and here’s your ultimate guide to eloping in style.

Don’t get it twisted. Eloping is legal if you aren’t minors. But if you don’t get the steps right, you may end up in an illegal marriage. So, follow this ultimate guide to elopement and married in a personal style.

Create An Inspiration Board.

This is where you decide what type of style you want for your elopement. Think about the location, colors, themes, decorations, and flowers. Take the time to map out what you both want. Elopement is for adventurous couples, so there are no limitations to the type of style. You can read up elopement stories online to get inspiration.

Set Your Budget And Plan!

Of course, this is necessary for every plan. Setting your budget helps you figure out the proper logistics. Mark out how much you can spare for the wedding. It is a yardstick for all you plan. Some things that should make up your budget include wedding venue, hair and makeup, attire, rings, décor, photography, officiant, marriage license and more.

Get the License

The requirements for acquiring a marriage license differs depending on the country or city. They may include certain documents, blood tests or a waiting period. Some cities also require that you have witnesses. You should get your license beforehand to avoid delays and future inconsistencies.

Location Set

If you will be eloping to a destination, ensure that your bookings are made early enough. Most times, you get discounts on early bird flight tickets. However, if you choose a local courthouse wedding, make sure you do proper research and get familiar with their requirements.

Dress in Style

Choose a wedding outfit and make sure it fits your location. Think outside the box and don’t limit yourself to traditional wedding attire. Elopement is already adventurous spicy up with complimentary wedding attire.

Photography and Music

Never leave out anything that will keep the memories fresh. Here are photographers that will shoot digital photos of your memorable moments. Choose music that is meaningful to you and your partner. You can pick a signature song as you walk down the aisle. Picture it! Elegant, isn’t it?

Consider a honeymoon

Who says that honeymoons are not part of elopement? You can select domestic locations or travel to get yourself a romantic getaway and post-wedding ceremony. How romantic!

You can get a wedding planner to ease your stress and ensure you take the proper steps. After the wedding, send out a post elopement announcement to friends and family to inform them about your new relationship status. Try not to hurt feelings by telling only your dearest friends because it already hurts that it is an elopement. Throw the good news to everyone.

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