photo by Cody & Allison Photography
For some couples, eloping has everything to do with escaping from family and friends, but for many, deciding to elope is about focusing on you as a couple and not necessarily about leaving anyone out. If you’ve decided to elope but still want to have your family involved in the excitement, we’ve got a few ideas that will both keep the peace when you drop the news that you’re getting hitched without them as well as make them feel valued and a part of your day.
photo by Heartmade Weddings
Engagement Party
While you may want to celebrate getting married on your own, you can still decide to celebrate your engagement with your loved ones! Letting your mom or your bestie plan your engagement party not only checks one thing off your to-do list, but it gives them a chance to do some of the planning they may have been looking forward to for your wedding day. photo by Love Stories by Halie and Alec
Dress + Suit Shopping
One of the aspects of wedding planning that family and friends get most teary-eyed over missing is the dress shopping. If you’re comfortable making that experience a group affair, it would mean the world to your inner circle (especially your parents!) to see you looking like a bride or groom before the big day. Not sure you want outside opinions on your picks" Inviting your mom or dad to your dress or suit fittings can be special too, without having to receive possibly unwanted advice on what you ...