Going Aussie!

Change of plans.

We want to elope.

And you know what?

That's what we're doing!

 

I love that our Marriage Form has little kangaroos on it!

So why did we change our minds and our plans?

I've never dreamed of a perfect wedding with a big white dress and all the frills.  Why waste time and money if I don't even want it?  I thought it was the proper thing to do, but it turns out that everyone just wants me to be happy.

Chris and I both thought it was romantic to just jet away, recite our vows, and be with each other for this momentous occasion.

Why Australia?

We were planning on honeymooning there anyways.  They have surf & turf experiences, great fashion, and you can't forget that great accent!  Luckily we have some friends there, so hopefully we'll get to catch up with them as well.

Honeymoon.

It seems like wedding planning has been a breeze so far. It's one fun thing after another.  (And no, I'm not being sarcastic.)  By far, our favorite thing to think about and plan has been the honeymoon.  We both love to travel, get away far less than we'd like, and want to go on adventure memorable for the rest of our lives.

So what are the possibilities so far?

1. FIJI

Paradise aka Fiji.

This would be me.

This is the #1 choice for both of us.  We always thought of going away for this secluded location to explore the natural wonders and Pacific lifestyle.  I'm not sure that the budget will go through, but this location would be ideal.

2. AUSTRALIA

A roo!

The infamous Opera House.

Right now, our second choice is Australia.  Kangaroos, the Great Reef (super scuba diving!!), and the Outback: what more could we ask for!  We could have equal parts water and land time (our respective element signs), along with lots of shopping, a little gambling (for him), and loads of fun with accents.  Plus, I'm making tons of fashion blogger friends that happen to be in Sydney!  Our church is also based in Australia, so we'd be able to include that while we vacation.

3. BACKPACKING (NOT LITERALLY) THROUGH EUROPE

Guadi's most famous: La Sagrada Familia

We would have to take a gondola ride in Venice.

We love the idea of exploring old-world Europe.  We could try tapas in Spain, pasta in Italy, and even chocolate in Belgium!  Culturally, we'd be able to expand our minds in a million museums, visit the lavender fields in France, and see the outstanding public works of Gaudi in Barcelona.  We could even be posh with the best of them at Lake Como, St. Tropez, or Nice.

What do you think? Should we splurge for seclusion & luxury, surf & turf, or culture & food?