Why Are Elopement Weddings Are On The Increase.

Why are elopement weddings are on the increase.

So what is an elopement wedding and why are the getting more popular.

Many elopement weddings are not as many people perceive where a couple escape the family conflicts and get married despite objections.

Elopements are more driven by simplicity and obvious financial savings. One call can arrange your wedding, accommodation and any add on`s you desire. It may be a meal at a top restaurant, spa pack or chilled champagne in your honeymoon suite, a photographer or videographer, whatever your heart desires.

Elopements are sometimes as simple as the bride and groom and the officiant or as many guests as the location can practically handle.

On many occasions the wedding is outdoors beside a lake or river or in front of an ornate fire place or on sun deck or gazebo.

So who is likely to prefer an elopement package?

Young couples on a limited budget can arrange a no frills wedding for as little as $250 with the option to scale up their requirements as their budget permits.

Other groups that favor elopement packages are older couples who have been married before and are not looking for an elaborate expensive wedding, but something more intimate and romantic.

The last group are likely to be couples from out of state generally of mixed religion that have decided to combine their vacation and wedding. This group are ideally suited for elopement packages as they can rely on local experts to guarantee that they get the very best professionals available in their preferred vacation area.

Quality elopement packages take out a lot of guess work and research trying to co-ordinate a lot of professionals that the couple would have no experience with and no way of knowing whether they are providing an honest, reliable and competitively priced service. Another significant advantage to an elopement package are couples do not have to meet the unrealistic expectations of local churches or chapels that may expect them to attend their services for 6 weekends in a row or attend marriage guidance sessions.

Most elopement packages are very fairly prices with minor mark up for co-ordination therefore the days of wedding co-coordinates taking large fees may well be numbered as individual lodging owners go the extra mile to provide exceptional service.


Written by Rev Jim Barrie
Formally of Scotland, Rev Jim is a non denominational officiant in Estes Park, Colorado based at the Celtic Lady`s Mountain Retreat.