Wedding, Micro wedding or Elopement?

Do we have the big day or do we run away ?? Have you asked yourself this question?

You’re not the only ones.

Getting married is no longer considered the “be all and end all” for some modern couples. Instead, some choose to live life as a couple and forgo marriage altogether.

Regardless of faith, race or orientation, the decision to get married is still a big one to make and one your parents have probably been waiting for.

Once you’ve announced your engagement the planning begins and so do the important questions.

No one can tell you what is right for you, as a couple you need to communicate and decide on a plan together.

I have put together some good things about each option, maybe you can use these to make your own list

Wedding pros

  • Family and friends attend

  • Exciting build up and lots of fun planning

  • You can throw a big party

  • You share your love with everyone you love

  • You can include a wedding paryty

  • Create new memories with family and friends

  • You’ll be the centre of attention

Micro wedding

  • Only your absolute faves attend

  • Planning will be easier for a smaller group

  • You can book a venue for a private dinner and skip the wedding tax

  • You can do it anywhere, under a tree at the park or on top of a cliff at the beach

  • Covid proud ( mostly )

  • You can party the night away with your family and friends

Elopement pros

  • Less stressful all round

  • Your attention is focused only on each other

  • You can save LOTS of money

  • You can do anything you want and make the day only about you as a couple

  • You can spend the day getting married.

  • Covid proof ( mostly )

  • If you're an introvert you don’t have to be the centre of attention.

Whatever you decide to do that’s going to be the best day for you and one you will remember forever.

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