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i think it really depends from one person to another.
i think its somewhat romantic...just you and your FI..no one else, i get it. What its really is all about. However, for me and my family situation (and FIs family) we happen to be really close and therefore i wouldn't go for it. It wouldn't be sad and lonely, but for us, getting married is about our families being there and sharing in that moment with us. I wouldn't want our families to miss that.
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For me, my immediate reaction is romantic. I think that is because my circle of friends is a bit older than a lot of brides (most in their 30s and 40s), so when people I know have eloped, it isn't as dramatic. Its more like two DINKs who have a house and established careers and don't want a big fuss head to a beautiful location and elope. No shotgun, no feelings that family won't accept it, just two adults making a decision.
I think it depends on that couple's situation. Sometimes I think it's really romantic, other times, sad.
I agree with krissybee... it depends on the couple and the circumstances. Eloping doesn't really mesh with our beliefs about marriage, so it would be really sad for us (and sort of weird).
I think sometimes it's wildly romantic to do that! I love to see very intimate weddings!
If it were just T and I, there's a good chance we'd just fly away to some crazy exotic place and have a fabulous elopement/wedding! I've always secretly wanted to do that!
The first thought that comes to my mind when I hear eloping is rebellious. Perhaps its just because it was always assumed that I would have a specific type of wedding (the minister, cake, dress, etc). I don't actually know anyone who is eloped so that may be skewing my view.
Are you doing it?! But then you don't get to see if the Crazy lady comes!
Seriously though, I think it's romantic, and we considered it (without my parents, we would have been doing it).
I said rebellious - if we were to do that it would be like giving our families the finger... not that they require us to have a large wedding, but if they weren't even invited to be present they would be Royally Pissed. Since both of us have great relationships with our parents and they have done a lot for us, it wouldn't be right to make a move like that.
We would have done it if it weren't for our parents... well, in a way we kind of did it with our DW, because we let people know that we were getting married, but would have done it even if no one had been able to come. That was the plan. Although... I would have been sad if my parents weren't there.
I guess depending on the situation, it can be romantic, rebellious or sad, or all three at the same time!
Do you also mean no big reception back at home too? I've always wanted to just have a beach or courthouse ceremony with a big reception later, but FI wanted to have his parents there and that led to a lot of other people and so on, so big ceremony it is! Oh well!
Nope, not in the plans for FI and myself! Just saw some photos recently and although they were beautiful, and touching, a part of me thought "how lonely". It was a mix of emotions--as EGB said. I do think, under the right circumstances, it can be so romantic though.
My grandparents eloped on Christmas Eve because their families didn't approve of the marriage. They've been married for 65 years and never talk about their wedding day. It's been sad to see their anniversary hasn't been so joyous for them... I've included the only picture they have of themselves that night!
That's a gorgeous picture! If the circumstances are right, I think it would be really romantic to do! I wouldn't have the guts to do it, though. My family would be so sad!
My gut reaction to it is that it is rebellious - our friends and family would be super shocked if we ever did that! but, I do like the idea of eloping, it is def. the right decision for some.
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(I mean literally eloping, like, just you and FI. I'm not talking about a small dinner party reception!)
Sure, it depends on the circumstances. But what's your immediate reaction to elopement?