Some couples relish in planning their wedding. They love figuring out who to invite, going on wedding cake taste tests, and finding a band to play at the reception. But other couples may find the whole idea of a large wedding (with all the logistics, hundreds of people, and big budgets) a little cumbersome and overwhelming. If you fall into the second camp and would much prefer a low-key elopement with you, your future spouse, a witness, and an officiant, then there is certainly nothing wrong with that.
However, choosing to go the elopement route can be tricky. Families and friends who were expecting a wedding invitation may get a little upset that they weren?t invited to see the two of you say your vows and become legal spouses. Whatever the reason for your elopement, you shouldn?t have to apologize for how you chose to tie the knot. However you choose to marry?whether it?s a big ceremony with a big white dress or a city hall wedding in a pantsuit?is between you and your spouse. But just because you chose to get married in a private fashion doesn?t mean you can?t share your joy, excitement, and plenty of pictures or videos with those you love. When you are preparing to tell your friends and family your very big and exciting news, here are a few tips for letting them in on the secret.
Be Prepared with Plenty of Pictures

When you have to tell your mom that you got married without her present, you can never really predict what her reaction is going to be?but you can be prep...