Katharina Buczek
Be transparent if someone close to you will not be invited to witness your wedding day. Maybe even schedule an after-elopement party to celebrate with loved ones who were unable to attend. This can help mitigate any hard feelings and ensure you get the best of both worlds.
Another downside to eloping concerns vendors– specifically photographers and videographers. Because while you may save money on venues and food, you will want to hire the best photographers and videographers you can for your elopement.
After all, if you have little to no guests attending your wedding, you are definitely going to want to share photos and videos of the event afterward. You will want to save the memories for yourself, too, since your sister or best friend from college might not be there to snap some pics on their iPhones.
So, don’t forget to prioritize finding a good photographer and videographer. Ensure that their portfolio matches your vision and that they are trustworthy and reliable. That way, you will have solid memories to look back on from your big day.
Finally, one more con to eloping is the reality that you and your partner will not receive as many wedding gifts.
Of course, your wishes for an intimate and romantic wedding day may not equate to your necessity for gifts. But, if you are looking to purchase a home or even get some money to put toward a savings fund, this may be a big factor for you to consider.
Your close friends and family members may still opt to send gifts or money following your nuptials. However, with elopements, gifts are not an expectation.
So, unless you plan to host a party post-elopement, you cannot expect gifts from everyone.
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