Ever since I was younger, I have said that I just want to elope. Why waste the time, money, energy, etc. on a one day event that becomes more about your guests than what you are actually there to celebrate? I would probably have a nervous breakdown if I actually tried to plan a wedding (too many details + control freak = BRIDEZILLA!!!) However, I was willing to put these feelings aside and attempt to plan this wedding. But when Colin and I started looking at the average costs of just a wedding, we thought that it was crazy to spend that much on a day with so many social obligations that we would not be able to fully enjoy it! That's when we decided, why not spend our money on what would make us happy... a trip of a lifetime! How many couples do you know that can say they got married in a Italy? After August 25th, it'll be at least one!