has anyone here ever eloped? If yes how did your families take it? I'm currently single, but if I ever get married someday, I'd like to elope to Vegas just the two of us, and get married in a helicopter by fat Elvis flying over the Vegas strip. Although if my hypothetical partner wanted his family there I would not deny that to him, and I'd be willing to compromise if he wanted a wedding (although he'd have to do the heavy lifting in the planning, I think most men will change their mind after that haha). My mother is dying for me to get married and take me dress shopping, I absolutely do NOT want a traditional wedding gown. If she were a passive observer I wouldn't mind dragging her and dad along as witnesses, but I know she'd be complaining about my choice of attire and not "walking down the aisle" and she will drive me absolutely crazy. I know its moot because I'm single, and if I do get married I'll absolutely elope anyway (assuming partner is cool with it), just curious as to any elopement experiences and how your family took it. Thanks!http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404938#msg-404938Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:46:17 +0000 Phorum 5.2.20 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405565#msg-405565 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405565#msg-405565 freya The PatioTue, 03 May 2016 05:20:05 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405257#msg-405257 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405257#msg-405257 Presto The PatioTue, 26 Apr 2016 13:48:19 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405235#msg-405235 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405235#msg-405235
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I wonder if there are any official studies comparing the longevity of marriages between couples that eloped/went super low-key and those that had full-blown weddings.

I've wondered the same thing myself. I do know there's studies showing that big, fancy wedding of very young people tend to not last as long...young marriage in general correlates with divorce, but apparently the fancier wedding is also an indicator for that age range. And about 24 seems to be when chances improve.]]> randomcfchick The PatioTue, 26 Apr 2016 02:29:17 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405071#msg-405071 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405071#msg-405071 paragon schnitzophonic The PatioFri, 22 Apr 2016 05:54:44 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405067#msg-405067 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,405067#msg-405067
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http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/wedding_tours_vivalasvegasstyle.htm

Hey that's where I got married by Elvis*!!!! We didn't elope but it was a good time. Coming up on 11 years next month.

*His name was actually Gary and he also fixed the hot tub in our room the next day. Another also to know about getting married by Elvis in Vegas, is that they aren't certified to officially marry a couple, it's just for the ceremony. After we had our Elvis vows, we did our official "I dos" by a JOP in a side room. It's also an extra charge. I think ours was fifty bucks and we tipped her also.]]> the noodler The PatioFri, 22 Apr 2016 04:18:13 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404948#msg-404948 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404948#msg-404948*blech - yech - vomit icon*

We went to the family's church, had Dh's brother and wife as witnesses, and got it over with in about 15 minutes.

I'm all for having the wedding you and your partner want. This thing about other people thinking they should have a say feels revolting.]]> Dorisan The PatioWed, 20 Apr 2016 19:28:57 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404941#msg-404941 Re: has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404941#msg-404941 thom_c The PatioWed, 20 Apr 2016 18:20:17 +0000 http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404938#msg-404938 has anyone here ever eloped?http://www.refugees.bratfree.com/read.php?7,404938,404938#msg-404938
My mother is dying for me to get married and take me dress shopping, I absolutely do NOT want a traditional wedding gown. If she were a passive observer I wouldn't mind dragging her and dad along as witnesses, but I know she'd be complaining about my choice of attire and not "walking down the aisle" and she will drive me absolutely crazy.


I know its moot because I'm single, and if I do get married I'll absolutely elope anyway (assuming partner is cool with it), just curious as to any elopement experiences and how your family took it. Thanks!]]> ladybug2203 The PatioWed, 20 Apr 2016 17:52:16 +0000