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where to begin?

So, my Fiance and I have begun the wedding planning process three or four times now.  Each time, we get flustered over cost and put everything aside.  It is the second marriage for both of us and though neither of us really had a "wedding" the first go round, we are thinking about foregoing the big shindig altogether and just running off.  So, my question to you lovely folks is:

Any suggestions for a destination wedding/elopement?

We will probably do informal invitations to immediate family and the closest of friends.  Those that would like to and/or can afford to join us will be more than welcome.  But we just want a lovely setting for us to go and get hitched and then perhaps have a small cookout/reception upon our return.  And, of course, if you have any tips, pros/cons, or other helps tidbits for planning and executing this sort of thing, all is quite welcomed.

Thanks, y'all!!

M

Re: where to begin?

  • That is what I wanted but Tom's mom (my fiance) wants everyone under that sun at our wedding.

     
  • I bet there are a lot of destination wedding options near you there in Baton Rouge, but if you are looking for something to go away for, Eureka Springs, AR, is the Wedding Capitol of the South.  Well, according to them anyway. LOL

    You said you and your FI get stalled out with the cost of a wedding.  I'll second the thought that destination wedding packages are super affordable.  In my small town area, there aren't a lot of venues or event services. The costs stack up fast to turn a banquet hall or meeting room into what we want, have it catered, then deal with the clean up.  Yet at many of these destination venues, the surroundings are already gorgeous and they usually have packages for most budgets.  It's definitely a cheaper option for us.

    Good luck!

    Julie
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  • Affordable is different for everyone, but my fiance and I are going to elope in Hawaii. It's expensive airfare to get there from most places, but once you're there it doesn't have to be expensive. There are plenty of lovely condos that are ocean-front with incredible views for ~$100/night, and you can find wedding planners/ministers/etc. who will do your elopement for a few hundred on the beach and take care of all the permits, license, etc. 
  • Jasmine, this thread is over a year old.
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