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If you were to elope...where would you go? (Or if you DID elope, where did you go?)
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we got married on st. croix with 10 guests. A friend of mine eloped just the two of them at a beaches resort in the bahamas. Another friend had a lovely sunrise beach wedding on the outer banks and rented out several houses for friends and family for the week.
There are so many different options. If I had it to do all over again, I probably would have picked a different island, but we did it pretty much sight unseen. St. Croix was OK for a couple days, but it wasn't the best place for a honeymoon. There are several magazines and websites dedicated to destination weddings, not to mention many books. Lots of hotels offer wedding packages. I would be overwhelmed with the choices at this point! GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN! |
Anonymous
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We went to Bali for our honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. Gorgeous nature and an arts-centered culture. We had our photos taken around the island, which cost much less than it would here. We did some snorkeling (it's even better if you dive), had many meals on the beach, and bought some wooden sculptures.
We stayed part of the time in Ubud at this hotel http://www.alilahotels.com/ubud We stayed the rest of the time in Jimbaran beach. I personally wouldn't stay in Kuta. Too touristy for my taste. Congrats and have a wonderful time!!!! |
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I consider most of these posts about destination weddings, not eloping. And I think that is more of what the OP is looking for.
Eloping is more spurt of the moment and unplanned. A crap ton of money, reaseach and planning, albeit in a different state or country is not eloping. |
Anonymous
| We are planning on getting married in Antigua this spring. Too many family problems to put everyone in the same room! |
Anonymous
Dictionary definition of eloping: to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents. |
Anonymous
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We were going to elope. To New Orleans. Our tickets were for September, 2005. A little mishap called Katrina intervened.
The reason we chose New Orleans is because in Lousiana you can get married in one day -- license and wedding within the same day, without blood work. I have to say people were incredibly nice to us when we made arrangements to get married down there, even post-Katrina the Rabbi at Truro Synagogue in NOLA was calling us although he'd been evacuated to Houston, to try to "get us married." Our B & B people were calling us although they'd been flooded. I'd definitely recommend NOLA to anyone. Long story short, we got married in Philadelphia in January '06. I was 32 weeks pregnant by that time! |
Anonymous
you can elope in most of these places, as well. OK, you may need a week or so lead time for the license in a few of them, but you can certainly have a "just the two of you" wedding in these places, and THAT sounded like what OP was asking for. the OP asked for suggestions with a budget. If she really wanted to run off and elope, she could find a JOP anywhere. Vegas would be a top choice for something like this, obviously. |
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My husband's cousin had a surprise wedding in NOLA - surprise to her, but not to the rest of her family. I guess she wasn't engaged yet, but thought he might propose on the cruise they were going on from NOLA. Turns out he had invited her whole family to spend the weekend with them in NOLA and they got married the next day. Congrats on your wedding, even though it was postponed, moved and you had a surprise guest 
NOLA would be a great place to get married quickly. I can't wait to here what OP decides on! |
Anonymous
| Eloped to Arlington on a Wednesday afternoon. Truly eloped. No one knew. Called our parents afterward. I was not pregnant. We were both 30. |
Anonymous
| I have a friend who eloped to/in ?? Annapolis. The marriage didn't stick though. |
Anonymous
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Maine. Though at the prompting of a dear old friend (who was not invited) in the end we told out parents right before, and they did come to the town hall & out to dinner w/ us.
It was beautiful, late autumn. I never cared about a wedding, and don't regret it. |
Anonymous
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New Zealand! We went there for a vacation and it has become a destination wedding place for mostly Japanese. You can borrow a tux and dress if you want. We rented a car and toured the South Island, staying in cabin camping and youth hostels(there are B&Bs and a few hotels). Went on glaciers, bungee jumping, and hiked the Milford Track. Then we went to Auckland and around the north island to Maori sites. One of the best vacations I ever had. We loved the exotic vegetation and amazing physical beauty. The Kiwis are super friendly. It just was a great combo of things.
One thing to remember: they are finishing their summer now. We visited in November which was spring and quite lovely, but it can also be busy. Have fun! http://www.newzealand.com/travel/sights-activities/activities/education-business/weddings.cfm?cid=us_0810_2011Search_Google_Broad_Vacation&kwid=new_zealand_wedding |
Anonymous
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Went went up to a B&B in Baltimore and married there. (They hold weddings there and so they have a person that will "elope" you, hahaha)
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| You should elope to wherever your abandoned lover is, he/she is looking for you high and low girl! |