Our family and friends are scattered across the globe, so my husband and I decided to elope. I have 1 regret.
The couple faced a challenge choosing where to marry: their family and friends lived in different parts of the United States and Europe. They decided not to hold a traditional wedding, in part because guests could face substantial travel costs and time away.
The bride had attended weddings where the couple had little opportunity to spend meaningful time with each guest. She wanted to avoid asking loved ones to make a long trip for a brief celebration.
Their families supported the decision, and neither side placed strong cultural importance on elaborate weddings. In Washington, DC, the couple could officiate their own ceremony, so they married with no one else present.
They spent the day hiking near their mountain home, exchanging vows at the park where they had their first date, sharing drinks and having dinner at a fine-dining restaurant. The article describes the day as simple and intimate.
Key points
- The couple's loved ones were spread across the US and Europe.
- They chose to elope to spare guests travel expenses and time.
- Their Washington, DC, ceremony included only the two of them.