There's quite a few reasons! First and foremost, we are a pretty private as a couple and individuals. A traditional wedding feels like it wouldn't be authentic to us. We also know that traditional weddings are a pretty significant financial burden and we just aren't interested in that! And finally, almost everyone we've talked to who had a larger, more traditional wedding said that their biggest regret is not eloping. Ultimately it's a day about us and our commitment to each other, not a big stressful party for everyone else.
We say yes. In the last few years, for obvious reasons, eloping and micro weddings have really blown up and the term "elope" has sort of taken on a new meaning. Because the only people involved in this wedding is us, our officiant, and a photographer, and our wedding taking place in a non-traditional place, we feel that eloping is the best term for us.
If you want to participate in some way, we would love a handwritten letter or card! We will take any advice you might have for us, favorite recipes, travel recommendations - really anything you want to share. You can contact Courtney via Facebook, Instagram, or text to get our mailing address.
That's a totally fair question. We want to start off by saying that we absolutely do not expect gifts from anyone! But we also recognize that gift giving is a very common love language and some people may want to have the option.