Yes, elopements mean shorter guest lists. They don\u2019t necessarily mean no guest lists, though. This is a good chance to offer a spot to your closest friends and family members. While you won\u2019t have 200 guests there, you can have your parents and best friends. That\u2019s not such a bad alternative, is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Your Time with It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like we mentioned earlier, expedience is <\/em>a perk of elopement. However, there\u2019s a difference between trimming the fat from wedding planning and blazing through the whole thing. While you may not need a year to plan it, consider adding in a little more time to enjoy the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Up the Outfit <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the unique perks of elopement is that you can wear whatever you want. Sure, we\u2019re seeing more people bucking the longstanding wedding trends, but still. If you really want maximum creative freedom with your outfit, an elopement is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Band or DJ <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the eternal debate. What\u2019s the answer for an elopement? Probably neither, honestly. However, that doesn\u2019t have to be a big deal. Seriously, you can create the perfect Spotify playlist and have the ultimate elopement day soundtrack. Just because you\u2019re eloping doesn\u2019t mean you have to skip the first dance or all the meaningful moments that are set to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>The fewer people you have coming with you, the farther you can go. Just the two of you? Head to the North Pole if you like. Maybe don\u2019t do that, actually. It\u2019s like $40,000 to get on a cruise ship to the North Pole, and it really won\u2019t save you any money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a non-North Pole destination you\u2019ve always wanted to go to, then go there for your elopement! If you can start your honeymoon right there, then you\u2019ll save yourself on extra travel costs. Win, win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a Photographer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elopement photographers. They\u2019re a real thing. While lots of traditional wedding photographers would likely photograph your elopement, you can get someone who specializes in elopements if you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things about a wedding day is the photographer being there. You only have so much room for memories in the moment, so get a photographer to capture all the little things you might not remember years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elopements aren\u2019t just good for avoiding your annoying extended family. That is a bonus, though. If you want to skip all the fuss of a big ceremony and focus on each other, you can create magical memories whether you have a marriage ceremony or elopement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just because you aren\u2019t having a traditional wedding doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a day you\u2019ll always remember. You don\u2019t have to choose between the simplicity of an elopement and the sentiment of a wedding if you do your planning correctly. Whether you\u2019re set on an elopement or just considering the idea, here\u2019s some inspiration! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"\n