Elope or not to Elope? That is the question...
With the frenetic nature of today's society (and the expense of it!) many couples are deciding to elope and combine their wedding and honeymoon in one. Their are many pro's and con's when thinking about eloping.
Pro's
1. No expensive receptions - you don't have to fork out money for meals, entertainment, venue, decorations etc for every person you have ever met.
2. You can have your wedding and honeymoon all in the same place
3. You can spend more money on your honeymoon (or more conservative things - like mortgage's, deposits, paying off debts etc)
4. Perfect for a couple that has been together for a long time and may already have kids, a family home etc and a big fan fare of a wedding is the last thing on their mind.
Con's
1. You'll have to put up with potential backlash from your family and friends, about why you made the decision to elope and that they feel "left out"
2.You only get married once (in most cases) so wouldn't you want people around you, that you love and cherish, to celebrate with?
3. As the saying goes "will you regret it in the morning?" once its done, its done.
Unfortunately eloping is not as "spontaneous" as it is in the movies - believe it or not, it actually requires some careful planning.
1. You must have all your paperwork completed one month and one day before you intend to marry. For more complete and reliable information please take a look at: Australian Government Website
2. The wedding must be carried out by a registered celebrant or minister authorised under the Marriage Act 1961 to marry.
3. If you get married overseas, you may need to prove their is no impediment to you getting married. The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (each state has their own Registry) can provide you with a "Single Status Certificate".
Take a look at the FAQ for NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information about marrying in Australia and abroad
Getting married is a serious matter and needs to be done correctly, as marriage is lawful binding of two people, so regardless of whether it is celebrated in a church, park, backyard or beach with 10 or 1000 people it needs to be done correctly and legally.
Pro's
1. No expensive receptions - you don't have to fork out money for meals, entertainment, venue, decorations etc for every person you have ever met.
2. You can have your wedding and honeymoon all in the same place
3. You can spend more money on your honeymoon (or more conservative things - like mortgage's, deposits, paying off debts etc)
4. Perfect for a couple that has been together for a long time and may already have kids, a family home etc and a big fan fare of a wedding is the last thing on their mind.
Con's
1. You'll have to put up with potential backlash from your family and friends, about why you made the decision to elope and that they feel "left out"
2.You only get married once (in most cases) so wouldn't you want people around you, that you love and cherish, to celebrate with?
3. As the saying goes "will you regret it in the morning?" once its done, its done.
Unfortunately eloping is not as "spontaneous" as it is in the movies - believe it or not, it actually requires some careful planning.
1. You must have all your paperwork completed one month and one day before you intend to marry. For more complete and reliable information please take a look at: Australian Government Website
2. The wedding must be carried out by a registered celebrant or minister authorised under the Marriage Act 1961 to marry.
3. If you get married overseas, you may need to prove their is no impediment to you getting married. The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (each state has their own Registry) can provide you with a "Single Status Certificate".
Take a look at the FAQ for NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information about marrying in Australia and abroad
Getting married is a serious matter and needs to be done correctly, as marriage is lawful binding of two people, so regardless of whether it is celebrated in a church, park, backyard or beach with 10 or 1000 people it needs to be done correctly and legally.
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