I often feel the need to justify my decisions, mostly because they're a little (read: a lot) different than what my family is used to. I was the first one to move out of state. I wear all black, generally. I am passionately liberal. I support the arts. It's quite a change from my conservative family's idea of what I should be doing. However, this elopement is something I am for 100%. I read this today and had an "A Ha!" moment.
I don't have to be the typical cupcake dress, tiara wearing bride with spiral curls and "natural" makeup. I don't have to spend thousands on a stupid DJ that plays horrible remixes and club music. No thanks.
I am going to elope.
I am going to wear a classic silk dress.
My hair is going to be kind of messy.
My makeup is going to be va-va-voom.
I am not wearing a garter belt.
I am not having a bouquet toss.
I am not having horrible, overpriced food.
I am not having a giant wedding just to show off.
I am not doing anything to make anyone happy, except Chris and myself.
This is our day and we're doing it our way.
Wow! Australia! I had no idea! What part will you be heading to? D and I spent some time there in college, you'll love it. PS: I love this post. Your wedding should be about what you want, which is mostly, just each other:)
ReplyDeletethats nice, as long as you're happy I think that's the most important thing! good luck :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finding an option that works for you!
ReplyDeleteHave you heard of APracticalWedding? They have some cool, down-to-earth (i.e., not Wedding Industrial Complex) people and posts. They have a decent one on eloping, too: http://apracticalwedding.com/2011/08/should-i-elope/
Simple is always better in my opinion. Big weddings begin to be too much about other people rather than you two. I loved having a simple wedding, the day was all about us. I do suggest hiring a really good photographer to capture the day. Our photog told such a great story that you could feel like you were there from the pictures.
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