The Elopement Blog
Ideas, Inspiration + Advice for Couples Planning Small Weddings
Wondering if a small wedding or elopement is right for you? Here are the top 4 reasons couples make that choice, from a former celebrity wedding planner.
Signing a wedding vendor contract? Learn what protections to look for before you book, from a former celebrity wedding planner turned small wedding expert.
Telling family you're eloping or having a small wedding? Get 4 expert tips for breaking the news without damaging relationships, from a 20-year wedding planner.
What counts as a small wedding? Get clear definitions of elopements, micro weddings, and intimate weddings, plus the top reasons couples choose to go small.
Planning a small wedding? Here's exactly where AI tools help — and where they fall short — from a former celebrity wedding planner.
Wondering if you should have a wedding registry for your elopement or small wedding? Get the dos and don'ts from a 20-year wedding planning pro.
Planning a small wedding or elopement? Learn how to navigate difficult family relationships, guest list decisions, and expectations — without losing your peace.
What is a Micro Wedding? Well, essentially it is a small wedding with less than 40 guests that can follow any format you want, but generally has a few more traditional wedding elements than an elopement.
When planning your wedding, the flowers you choose will play a huge role in setting the tone for your entire event. Whether you're dreaming of romantic roses, whimsical wildflowers, or tropical blooms, your floral design helps tell the story of your special day. But how do you choose the perfect flowers, especially when you're eloping or planning a destination wedding like in Hawaii? It all comes down to timing, trusting your florist, and being open to changes. If you’re eloping with Modern Elopement, we’ve taken the time to create gorgeous designs that you can choose from.
Choosing a venue for your elopement is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make in the planning process. Whether you envision a breathtaking beachfront ceremony, a lush tropical garden, or an intimate cliffside vow exchange, your venue sets the tone for your entire wedding day. At Modern Elopement, we’ve helped hundreds of couples find their dream location, and we’re here to share our tips on how to choose the perfect venue for your elopement.
At Modern Elopement, our passion is creating magical, stress-free weddings for our couples. Our dedicated team of Elopement Concierges is here to ensure every detail of your special day is perfect. Today, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what a typical day is like for our team.
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Real Elopement Weddings
Congratulations! You've said “yes” to forever, and the journey to “I do” begins now. The engagement period is a time of joy, dreams, and thoughtful planning. Here are 10 tips to help you navigate this special chapter and lay the foundation for a beautiful wedding day.
Weddings often come with long guest lists and grand celebrations, but there's a growing trend among couples to embrace the intimate and personal act of eloping—with no guests. While traditional weddings have their charm, more and more couples are choosing the path less traveled, finding profound meaning in a ceremony that's just about them and their love story.
Are you beyond ready to get married?! We know so many people have had to change their plans or postpone their wedding date. This is why you NEED to run away to Hawaii to get married. Right now.
How To Plan
As a planner, I talk with countless couples every single day who have been affected by the coronavirus. Couples who had to cancel the day before their wedding due to shutdowns. Couples who postponed one, two, three, four times. Couples who abandoned all hope of having a wedding this year. Couples who said screw it and went to the courthouse. Your story is unique, but you’re not alone.
Do you know the difference between a micro-wedding and a mini-wedding? A sequel-wedding and an elopement? A tiny wedding and a minimony??
There are so many new wedding terms this year that it is hard to know the difference between them all! Do they all mean the same thing? They are all just weddings at the end of the day, right!?
Photos are what you get to keep and hold on to forever after the big day, so you want to make sure that they’re perfect! Don’t let this stress you out — you will get those photos because we have the tools for you!
Inspiration
Are you beyond ready to get married?! We know so many people have had to change their plans or postpone their wedding date. This is why you NEED to run away to Hawaii to get married. Right now.
Eloping is the new way to get married! Between all of the craziness of the current pandemic and the ever changing restrictions on group gatherings, eloping is not only safer, but it is much easier and less stressful on the couple to plan. You will still want to get married even if you can’t have large groups of people there with you, so how do you make sure to let everyone know that you tied the knot?
We absolutely love all things pretty — especially these new elopement wedding accessories designed by the Elopement Experts themselves. We have put together helpful planning notebooks, handy bags to keep your day of necessary items, and cute items for your tropical honeymoon too! Just because you’re having a small wedding doesn’t mean you need to miss out on the style and details!
How to Change Your Last Name after Eloping
Once you elope, you have a few steps left to make everything official. Don’t forget after your intimate wedding that you will need to change your maiden name. Before your big day, you will need to make your decision about whether or not you will want to change your name. If you want to change it, the process can be complicated and frustrating — don’t worry, we have the tools, tips, and tricks that you need!
Wondering when to tell people you're eloping? Get an honest take on why waiting until after the wedding might be the better choice.