4. Better story, better memories.
How many people do you know who have had a traditional wedding ceremony? Now how many do you know that have eloped? Nothing reeks of romance more than a good love story with a “throw away all the gawking and run away together,” punch line. Get a photographer, choose an intimate location, document the whole thing and then tell the world (or if small circles are your jam, do that) your story. Contrary to semi-popular opinion, elopements aren’t code for, “I just don’t care.” Rather, a message of “I care about the things worth caring about,” is more accurate. I want to read that story.
5. Money.
In 2014 the average wedding in America was calculated at $29,000 according to the Knot. That’s almost enough money to get a master’s degree. Thanks to the rise of social media and TV shows dedicated to documenting “real <cough> life,” wedding ceremonies are getting to be more and more out of control. Live bands, wet bars and gourmet dishes aren’t exactly cheap nor are the practical. Yet, these things are today’s “Pinterest Standard.” If you don’t want to start your married life knees deep in credit card debit, consider eloping. If that doesn’t convince Google, “top reasons for marital stress.”
