We love weddings so dang much, but there’s just something about elopements that we just can’t get enough of ever! If you’re on the fence about eloping instead of throwing a huge wedding bash, here’s four of our favorite reasons to elope.
1. Time
If there’s one thing that everyone knows about big weddings it’s that they can be extremely time consuming from start to finish. In the initial planning process and throughout the big day itself, weddings can take up a huge amount of your time. For couples wanting a day that doesn’t take up too much of their personal time, an elopement can be a quicker option that still allows for a ton of day-of fun.
2. Money
Another huge drawback for many couples when it comes to big weddings is money. Every single aspect of throwing a huge celebration can add up to a bill that may quickly go above a set budget. However, having a tiny day with just the two of you can cut out so many costs and allow you to spend money on the details that are most important to you and your lover.
3. Location
Large weddings can also limit where a couple can hold their nuptials, but the flexibility of eloping allows for you to say “I do” almost anywhere. From national parks to foreign countries to your favorite local hotspot, elopements open the door to all of the possibilities.
4. Intimate/Meaningful Moments
While big weddings are always filled to the brim with special moments, there’s something to be said about the day with just the two of you. Without the stress of managing a ton of people and worrying about all of the pieces falling into place, you and your hunny can make the most of your time together and soak up all of those first moments as newlyweds.
Featured Love Stories
Taylor + Jaxon at Lake Powell, AZ
Nicky + Sam at The Inn of the Five Graces
Andy + Sophia at Adobe and Pines Inn
Alanna + James at Casa Rondeña Winery
Cy + Joe in San Antonio, TX
Angie + Brittany at Stakeout Taos
Jordan + Dillon in Albuquerque, NM
Ashley + Bill at The Seraphim House
Will + Lindsay at Pecos National Monument
Weddings + Elopement by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
