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did anyone have a change of heart?

tiffanydanielstiffanydaniels
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So currently my FI and I are seriously talking about eloping. We are considering picking a day and just having close friends and family there and that is it. Going to dinner afterwards and then out to a bar or two. I would still have a dress, it would just be low key and more of what I want for a wedding, instead of a 250 people wedding of people i don't know.

I was wondering if this happened to anyone else? 
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  • Kate2danceKate2dance
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    edited December 2011
    This hasn't really crossed my mind because i've always wanted a big wedding (although we are only inviting like 160). BUT, it is YOUR day and you do what you want :) In the end you will be married to the man you love and that's what matters. Eloping would save money i'm sure, and if both you and your FI agree to it, then do what your hearts are telling you. The only thing is, would anyone be upset you eloped? Like, if FI and I did that, our families would be crushed because they wouldn't be able to afford to come with us to wherever we eloped to. However, I know that is not the case for everyone! I say do what you want and have a great day marrying your best friend :)
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    No, I always knew I wanted to get married in the Catholic church and it was also important to H as well.

    If you and your FI both agree on eloping, then I say go for it. But just make sure you ask yourself if you think you will regret not having a wedding and celebrating with friends and family. That was definitely the most fun part for us as it is for most people I think.
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  • GApeachOHGApeachOH
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    edited December 2011
    It has crossed my mind. I have been begging my FI for about a month. Although, I understand completely why he wants to have a blow out. It's for his grandfather. Long story short, neither of his daughters had weddings. One got pregnant and eloped and the other was a HUGE controversy. So, I am doing it for him and  for me. But, mostly it's for his grandfather.
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  • Combs132Combs132 member
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    edited December 2011
    25 days out from a 350 person wedding.. you better believe it has crossed my mind. HOWEVER, both my FI and I are the oldest in our families and basically the first out of our families,friends, family friends, etc to get married and so many people are so excited for us.  At times it's obnoxious but I feel too guilty eloping and leaving them all hanging :(
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  • montyandkellyskimontyandkellyski
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    edited December 2011
    I sure did last night after we got our first RSVP card back and the people put their kids down as guests also!!!! Ugh
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  • tiffanydanielstiffanydaniels
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    edited December 2011
    Awe thanks ladies, we are really considering it. My mom really wanted me to elope in the beginning but now I don't know if she wants it. I would like to do something small like maybe 50 people on a friday or sunday night and low key. I just feel like it is more us! but we will see how i feel in a little bit, we are going to discuss our options over the next weeks and decide then.
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  • christie311christie311
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    edited December 2011
    25 days out and had a change of heart but nothing i can do about it! weddings are crazy! :)
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  • katy0293katy0293
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    edited December 2011
    Yes, it has crossed my mind.  Only because wedding planning has been really stressful for me =x between uncooperative bridal party and budget craziness... I've REALLY considered just going down to the courthouse.

    But, I would be written out of wills lol.

    In all seriousness: I've always wanted a wedding with all my friends and family, so I'll push through to the end (71 days =x).  And, I think my dad would be crushed if he didn't get to walk me down the aisle...

    But! It's YOUR wedding.  Y'all do what works for you!  None of us really can answer this for you hun =)
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  • tinylittlehousetinylittlehouse member
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    edited December 2011

    My two close friends that just got married both threatened this at one or two or a hundred points during the wedding planning process. I'm only a couple months in to planning and it's already crossed my mind.

    This is something that should be given careful thought. Are you going to regret it 25 years from now? Is it going to break your mothers and or fathers and or grandma's heart? Is eloping really the best option for your situation?

    Either way you will be happily married so I would pick the path you want to take asap and never look back.

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