When it comes to getting married, many of us have been conditioned to think about the big, traditional wedding with a large guest list. Inviting all the uncles and childhood friends we perhaps don’t like that much anymore. The kind of wedding we have seen in the movies, you know!

However, as I have been working in the industry for several years, the rise of couples choosing to buck tradition in favor of a more intimate, personal experience- elopement- has grown a lot.

Over half of my weddings this year were beautiful (and sometimes quite extreme) elopements. But one thing that is almost always noticeable on those wedding days is that the couple have more time for each other. It’s a beautiful love bubble where the love is shared only with each other (and with the people who help to make the day happen around them).

Here are some reasons that might help you to decide between a wedding and an elopement if you are between those two!



IT'S MORE PERSONAL


One of the biggest benefits of elopement is that you can truly make the day about you and your partner. Without the pressure of entertaining a large guest list and talking with everyone, you can focus on your love for each other and the commitment you are making. The day is truly just yours and all you have left to do is soak in every second intimately and love each other!



LESS STRESS


Planning a big (or not even that big, but making a party for 20+ people onwards is already an commitment!) wedding can be incredibly stressful, with many details to coordinate and potential for things to go wrong. With an elopement, the day is much more simpler, slower and couples often look more in present!


COST

Weddings can be expensive. But they can also not be. When choosing to elope, you instantly have more freedom to decide where you would like to place your finances instead of decorating and paying for 50 table settings.

FLEXIBILITY


With an elopement, you're not tied to a venue or a specific date. You have the freedom to get married wherever and whenever you want - whether that's on a mountaintop at sunrise, on a icy cave, by a massive waterfall or in your backyard at sunset. Time does really not matter on that day!


CLOSER CONNECTION


Lastly, eloping seems to undeniably allow for a closer connection between yourself and your partner. It's just you two, expressing your love and commitment in a way that feels most authentic to you. Imagine having your favourite day, doing your favourite things with your favourite person. It’s special and you have more time to soak every minute in!




Therefore, eloping isn't for everyone and it’s important to honour that. But if you ever consider skipping all the party and big attention on yourself (at least on your actual wedding day and perhaps having a party later with your family & friends. I mean- hey, who would mind 2 parties?), elopement might be the solution for you!


If you are thinking of getting eloped, get in touch with our good friends at Pink Iceland who are the best in the business when it comes to getting people married!