Elopement Ideas, Planning & Resources – Elopement Costs
According to a study The Knot did on 27,000 couples, the average cost of a traditional wedding is $33,900. To some, maybe it’s only 6 months of income. To some, it might be their whole year of income.
As wedding and elopement photographers, we’ve been a part of elopements from just the couple to weddings with over 300 guests, er want to share with you what we’ve learned over the years about the cost of weddings and elopements.
Important To Know: What is an Adventure Elopement? And How Much Does It Really Cost?
Let’s cut to the chase : Just like anything in life, everyone has different budget the cost can vary depending on what you truly value. You can spend $50 – $200 and legally get married or you can spend $20,000 for your elopement or wedding. However much money you spend on your wedding/elopement day doesn’t say anything about who you are or what your values are. This article is to share with you the average cost for an adventure elopement and what you get from investing in such experience.
First Thing First, What Is An Adventure Elopement? What does it cost more than a courthouse wedding
An adventure elopement is different from a courthouse elopement. An adventure elopement focuses on an INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCE so you can truly choose to celebrate your marriage in an adventurous and unique way. Maybe it’s hiking up the mountains to share your vows. Maybe it’s a picnic with your immediate family members on the beach. Maybe it’s riding the helicopter together for the first time ever so you can experience something new together as a start of your marriage. Maybe it’s exchanging your vows in a country that you both have been dying to visit together forever. Because after all, your elopement day should be all about you and the experience you value so you can create memories together in an authentic way that truly reflects you instead of what “traditions” should be.
Have you asked yourselves why you need to have a “bridal party”? How about wearing a garter and have your groom going under your dress to get it out? And inviting 300 guests and making sure everyone has a good time when you can’t remember the last time you spoke with them prior to your wedding day?
An adventure elopement doesn’t mean you ditch all traditions, it just means you ditch the ones that don’t make sense to you whereas you can keep the ones that you truly value.
Therefore, with an adventure elopement, you are investing in what you truly want to truly experience
