5 Awesome Reasons to Elope - The Southern Highlands & Sydney Wedding Photographer [Updated 2020]
5 Awesome Reasons to Elope
A cheeky wedding day and adventure shoot with Mandi & Rick in the Southern HIghlands, Bowral.
Save Those Dollars
Weddings are big business and cost A LOT of money. The average Aussie wedding now sits around at least $53k (according to Wedded Wonderland)! So of course, if you cut out nearly every element that adds to that cost, and elope, you are gonna save a bunch of cash! You might prefer to spend that sort of money on other things such as travel with your partner or buying a house.
Low-key Limelight
Not everyone enjoys having the spotlight on them but let’s face it, when you get married, the spotlight is rightfully all over you. If you are a bit uncomfortable by that level of attention, eloping is a great way to avoid all that. It’s just you, your partner, the celebrant (possibly Elvis if you’ve gone to Vegas), a couple of witnesses and that’s about it.
No Guest List Drama
One big headache all impending married couples deal with is the guest list! It can be really tough to decide on whom you want to share in your special day. It can also be a catalyst for dramas amongst family and friends, and when you’re getting married, you want to be dealing with as little drama as possible. Eloping means you are pretty much cutting out that step and while your decision to get married in such a simple way might upset some of your close family and friends, at the end of the day, it’s about you and your partner.
Skip the Tradition - Be unique!
Traditions are nice and all, but some people would rather do their own thing and not conform to certain standards or expectations. Let’s be real, once you get engaged, most people in your circle will assume you will be doing the whole wedding thing. That’s not to say you have to. Eloping is not seen as the traditional way to get hitched so if you aren’t so fond of doing things the ol’ fashioned way, throw a crazy spanner in the works and say your vows in a different way!
It’s Just You and Your Lover!
Talk to most married couples, especially brides, and they will probably admit their special days were a bit of a blur and weren’t able to fully take everything in. Eloping is a bit more intimate. As mentioned earlier the guest list is super small, so it’s a way to really enjoy the experience of getting married with the person who matters the most – your partner!