It is not a secret that eloping is much easier and more economical than planning a full-blown wedding.
You don’t have to worry about securing huge venues, caterers, or sending out invitations to hundreds of guests. You do not have to worry about sending save the dates, booking hotels for out-of-town guests, or even having a long enough engagement in order to give family and friends time to make arrangements to be present.
However, eloping still requires some preparation especially if you are considering a destination elopement. No matter how minimal a good photographer and officiant are a must. You also must think about paperwork such as marriage license and post-elopement tasks in case you decide to send out a wedding announcement.
Following is a checklist for your exclusive, fabulous, romantic. memorable elopement.
1- Paperwork
If you want it to be a legal wedding you are going to need a marriage license. Every state and county requires different documents or procedures. Make sure to check with the local government of your elopement destination or, if you want to be like one of our LUSH BUSY BRIDE contact an amazing romance specialist that can guide you through the paperwork without any stress or drama together with any other arrangement you might want and like.
Some locations make it very simple and straightforward to get legally married in their territories. Others may present so many tasks to look like one on Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible movie. In this case, you might opt for a symbolic ceremony in your dream location while you could take care of all legality with a quick trip in your home state’s Clerk Office.
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2-Travel and Accommodations
Maybe you’ve dreamt of getting married in Italy, in an overwater chapel in the Caribbean, or in front of waterfalls in Hawaii
Finalizing your location is definitely the best first step. Do you know that some all-inclusive super romantic resorts offer free elopement packages? Yes! Once again a call to your romance specialist might result like the best thing you can do.
It is also important to make sure your desired elopement location allows weddings. Permit fees can vary so it is important to note that when you are picking a venue. Receiving the correct permitting is vital to ensure that you are following the correct requirements, especially on public lands in order to respect the beautiful lands and sites.
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3-Vendors
For sure you want a good photographer to capture your big day. You might want to add an officiant, florist, videographer, musician, hair and makeup artist, getaway car, and …there are so many options to choose from. Some couples might want an all-inclusive experience, and some might enjoy only one or two vendors.
Remember, it is all about what the two of you want and envision. There are so many things to consider when planning your elopement, but at the end of the day, it should include anything that you think will be important and memorable to the two of you. Period!
4-Post-Elopement Tasks
You might tell your family or friends by sending out a photo announcement with one of your wedding photos.
If you think your family and friends might want to shower you with gifts consider a registry.
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