I also eloped, but I told everyone about the marriage. I got married June 21, 2011, we could not afford to have a full blown wedding. I wanted to have a celebration party or After party around Christmas. What are your views on this? It would be very untraditional and a casual dress party. It will be at our new house, and we will most likely have bbq catered in. No first dance, no wedding dress, just a party where people can eat and drink. It's basically a way to bring both families together.