Elopement Weddings Are on the Rise

Elopement Weddings on the Rise

Elope to St Louis Wedding Chapel – Today more than ever, more and more couples of all ages are getting married. Surprised, don’t be. Even in poor economic times, weddings bloom in growing numbers…. People become more conservative and the popularity of small weddings goes up. But the bottom line is people are still getting married. After all what can be more uplifting in a down economy, than love and marriage. In tuff times, is when we get the most creative. And there are many options available, Courthouse wedding are simple and to the point, but not much creativity or romance there. Especially when most of the time, there are long lines at the courthouse you can be there for hours and they don’t allow for family and friends, not even a few. Elopement weddings can be fun, romantic and exciting. Whether you are eloping to a destination, like Las Vegas or a tropical paradise. Or just running off to a local wedding chapel spontaneously on the spur of the moment right here in St Louis. <p>With a little forethought and effort you can find a few great destinations right here in our home town, that are great for small weddings. Even Local Parks Casinos, hotels or even your home or backyard. So all we really need to know is when and how. Everything is else is up for debate. So let’s get creative…. St Louis Wedding Chapel

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10 thoughts on “Elopement Weddings Are on the Rise

    • I love elopement brdeis because they are brave enough to wear dresses that aren’t traditional white wedding gowns, I’ve seen metallic, cream, black, red and now this beautiful bride in blue in this aussie elopement to NYC.

      • You can DIY most of it just give yourself a lot of time to get thnigs done. For the stationary, just print them using your home printer, and decorate simple paper with a really beautiful stamp and perhaps a shimmery ink color. You can repeat this stamp image on everything from the place cards to the programs.For the centerpieces, keep it simple-a nice candle in a simple hurricane lamp that has a ribbon tied around it, and toss some silver or gold confetti on the tables (it will catch and reflect the candlelight).For the dress, shop sales and you can potentially find a really fancy bridesmaid’s dress in white and that can save you money too.Keep the flowers seasonal and regional lots of websites can give you that kind of information.Don’t worry about favors: no one notices/misses them.When looking at reception sites, don’t forget to look into places like local museums, park district buildings, little art galleries and even little family-owned restaurants. Sometimes you can get a really interesting venue for a reception for a really good price if you keep your eyes open to the possibilities of a space.Also, space out your purchases .weddingchannel.com has some REALLY good sales on thnigs, as does some Ebay wedding stores, so buy thnigs when they go on sale and hold on to them. It also gives you time to pace yourself and save the money.For the honeymoon, consider spending a few days at the nearest large city-it will save you money on airfare, and if you tell each place you are going to that you are on your honeymoon you usually get upgrades and free thnigs.

    • Oh, my thank you SO much for the beautiful phphograots. I LOVE THEM. You guys were a spectacular addition to our day, seriously. We are so grateful to have had our destination elopement documented by Weefan thank you so much, can’t wait to see the rest.

      • Many this year rising tnedrs have carried over into new one, including tightened budgets, internet purchases, simplified weddings, popularity of all‐inclusive wedding packages, do‐it‐yourself decorations and services, and the use of inexperienced photographers. Couples are spending less on their weddings!Many couples that had originally planned 2008 weddings have pushed back their weddings to 2009 or 2010 in order to save more money while they wait. Vendors are seeing brides shopping around more and for longer periods of time before making a purchase. More couples are choosing to have their wedding take place on Fridays and Sundays, or even weekdays, in order to obtain vendor discounts. Couples are planning smaller or less formal weddings, mostly inviting close family and friends.Brides are searching for deals and choosing less expensive wedding gowns. Those that purchase expensive dresses are trying to sell them through wedding website forums after their wedding. Some bridal shop owners are offering discounts or giving away gowns to women who are on active duty or engaged to military personnel currently deployed.Brides are also cutting costs by going without extra items and services, or they choose smaller packages. For instance, hiring a photographer for a couple of hours as opposed to the entire day. Also, when couples do hire wedding planners, it is usually just for day‐of‐the‐wedding coordination. Couples are creating their own invitations instead of ordering them specially made. In addition, they are relying on family members to help with decorations, floral arrangements and photography, or they are purchasing lower end packages from vendors. Others are spending more on high‐end details, while paring down their guest lists.Recommendations:You could save:% -is out of budget for each wedding budget item/section, not the total budget5-25% 5% just by cutting down meals from 5 to 3 courses even more by choosing the buffet reception over sit down meals (sit‐down dinners break the flow and social fun of the wedding since everyone is forced to socialize solely with those at their table while waiting for each course, also buffets include the variety of foods available for picky guests or those with food allergies, as well as the increased ability for guests to move around and mingle)10%by picking Friday or Sunday date – please see the choosing date pr15%by choosing out of wedding season date please see the choosing date pr20%by specifying house brands for the mixed drinks40%by making only the bottom tier of the cake real45%by buying invitations and favours on-line ( or no favours at all Favours are viewed as unnecessary, and they are one of the first things couples go without when they’re on a tight budget.Up to 50%by buying the gown on truck show/on sale (note: the need for alterations has increased requests for altering services!)55%by DIY or in-season flowersUp to 65%by hiring DJ instead of band, even more if you creating your own play list using Ipod, mp3players, laptops – new trend as well

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