My mom always told my sister and me that a marriage wasn't official unless she was there to witness it
I know it would be more cost-efficient for my fiance and I to elope, but I know I would be very unhappy down the road. We've been trying to cut our guest list, but there are a lot of people we want to be there. As of now, we're planning for about 200. I know it isn't cheap, but my fiance and I are helping to pay for whatever we can.
I think eloping has a romantic quality to it. Everyone I know who has eloped had a reception afterwards that was nice. But like others have said, if you doubt at all that you will regret not having a ceremony, then don't do it. Just do whatever is right for you
