We got married in the Bahamas (on a cruise ship). We invited everyone that we would have invited to a traditional wedding to cruise with us at their expense. Everything was included in the price (flowers, cake, ceremony, officiant, reception buffet, dj, and photographer). The only thing I had to do was find a dress and shoes and show up! I had the salon on board do my hair and makeup. Such a stress-free experience!

Me and my husband got married at the courthouse and brought along some immediate family. I didn’t want to waste all that money on one day/night when we could put it towards something else. But we do plan to have a destination vow renewal with just us on our 10yr anniversary. Mostly because I really wish I had professional pictures on our wedding day.

We didn’t elope, but we had a destination wedding in Mexico. Now, this was 11 years ago, but it was amazing and I wouldn’t change anything about it!! Our immediate families went, at their own expense. My FIL won’t fly so they didn’t go.
I had absolutely no interest in planning a traditional wedding. Not to mention the expense!!’ I was mostly interested in the ceremony itself and a honeymoon!!!! We had 8 days, 4 before the wedding and 4 after. Everyone left the day after the wedding ( except my MIL 🙄). It was magical!! 💍
Good luck to you, whatever you decide!!

We eloped because we were not about to waste thousands of dollars on a wedding lol. It was fun, private and I personally had no regrets. We both agreed on it💗
We focused on one another than pleasing a group of people😁
It may not be for everyone but if you are not fond with the idea of being the main focal point at a gathering and or spending crazy amounts of money on it then elopement is great.

We've been together 18 years and got married 4 years ago on vacation in Colorado visiting my aunt .went to the courthouse I bought a dress for myself and daughter and my husband and son tuxes and after the ceremony we went back to my aunts house made chicken alfredo and one of my cousins bought us a cake and she brought it over .it was perfect .I would marry him all over again I love my husband and just getting married to him was all that matter to me it didnt have to be all fancy and extravagant it was perfect

Congrats and I wish y'all the best of luck!!!!!

My husband and I eloped 4 years ago. We got married in his parents backyard. We had his dad ordained online. His mom did my makeup. I got my hair and nails done. His sister took pictures. I loved that it was about us and no one else. I think still getting semi dressed up and taking a few pics to remember the day made it really special for us. It’s one of my favorite memories. He didn’t see me until right when I walked out into the backyard. It was exactly what we wanted.

My husband and I went to the courthouse and after 8yrs we did a little vow renew just family