So my fiancé and i want to do a court wedding since we are in California and our families are on the east coast. My only thing is i am going to tell them it’s just going to be us we want a more intimate setting and will have a party the year after. Nothing crazy just a party and it’ll be easier on everyone. Hoping nobody’s mad when i tell them but ugh it’s about us and i want that intimacy ❤️
@amberabria52052 ай бұрын
I love this because it also combines honey moon
@amberabria52052 ай бұрын
I think that throwing a reception or family party is something they can be a part of but the elopment is so beautiful, romantic, and personal and sexy. It's for you both. The modern day elopments are real weddings that aren't traditional it's amazing well planned you just hire the all inclusive package and you can buy your dress and have money for everthing else
@ervinslens2 ай бұрын
Stunning cinematic shots, this looks and feels amazing! Amazing my friend
@LizaLavolta3 ай бұрын
What prevents someone from eloping secretly.. then throwing a party with a pastor and recitation of vows..very simple and low cost in front of families?
@evergreenerafilmphoto3 ай бұрын
Nothing! That's the biggest thing I want people to know - you can really do whatever you want when it comes to planning a wedding celebration!
@lydia35284 ай бұрын
So beautiful omg
@cariwhitesell12964 ай бұрын
omg do you have the cabin info?? we are looking to elope here and I’m trying to find a cabin near!
@cariwhitesell12964 ай бұрын
where is this??
@cariwhitesell12964 ай бұрын
what are your thoughts on Max Patch?? we are thinking of there
@karynakhmelnytska63484 ай бұрын
looks like to live it's not eco friendly
@TammyMayCormier5 ай бұрын
For me the mental load of planning a big wedding (and all the other extra events that go with it) made me not want to marry at all. Eloping sounds so cute and special.❤
@BabyMango5 ай бұрын
My fiance and I are eloping at a state park, then just having a backyard party with family and friends after! We are renting a bouncy house and ballpit with slide for the kids.. ordering catering. Thats it. Super inexpensive and easy.
@klarickfy5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Other ideas to include them without their presence: Have the day to yourself and call your loved ones the next day. They will be glad they were the first to know. Honor those who cannot be in attendance by wearing, carrying, or bringing items that represent them (a locket, their army name badge, a photo, a poem, or quote). If you're telling them beforehand, perhaps they can help with making a veil, bouquet, boutonniere, a sign to hold up in photos, a ring box, a celebratory shot to drink after your I do's in a mini bottle, etc. Maybe have a wedding privately, but invite people to a picnic, restaurant, pub, beach day or something casual and announce it there. Be honest without being hurtful. "We've always dreamed of having a quiet intimate wedding just us in our favorite place on earth. We're so glad we have family and friends who support our dreams." "We got into the weeds on planning and just said screw it! Let's get married now! Lol." "We couldn't pass up an opportunity to honeymoon in Japan while tickets were cheap, and so we decided to get married ASAP" "We wanted to include everyone but didn't know how to do it without making it a big production. With our work schedules, it just didn't seem feasible." "It's our second marriage and weddings are expensive--we thought we should skip the big wedding and that money could get us a down payment on our forever home." In other words, make it about you--not about them.
@samuelb.95155 ай бұрын
Thanks! You can also say: “writing instrument”
@ultraintuitive87747 ай бұрын
It was about us therefore we kept the focus on us only. Today was the day that we cemented us against the world. This wasn't a gathering for other ppl. The new Mzs Wolf agrees. My true half, what's mine is hers, what's hers is mine. Today is a new day. No regrets. ❤❤❤❤❤
@nuhtasja95467 ай бұрын
So beautiful
@butterflygroove8 ай бұрын
I said “apparatus” when you were searching for the correct word. 😂
@evergreenerafilmphoto8 ай бұрын
Hahaha love it! Very fancy vocabulary there! Did the video help you plan your elopement?
@butterflygroove8 ай бұрын
@@evergreenerafilmphoto yes it did, especially with the timeline examples! Thank you.💖
@juicycouturecollectionsam34738 ай бұрын
I'm dealing with no one being interested in celebrating us but they like to voice their opinions.
@evergreenerafilmphoto8 ай бұрын
Shoot, I'm sure you're not alone in that! Hopefully you're able to just let those opinions slide right around you and keep focused on what you two want for your celebration. 🥰 You got this!
@ItsCherry5049 ай бұрын
Any tips for cruise elopement? My family pressuring me to have a wedding party since they want to be in it and I really thought about it but they are not reliable and I rather just invite them to witness us celebrate our union instead of having them walk down the aisle of the cruise ship. (It’s a Disney themed on the Disney cruise) I have over 13 nieces and nephew I just don’t want to bank on saying they can be in it if their parents don’t pay for their attire and cruise fees. I’m so torn..
@evergreenerafilmphoto9 ай бұрын
Hey there @ItsCherry504 - Gosh, I know how difficult managing people around an elopement can be! You aren't alone. I have never done a cruise elopement but that sounds like such a fun idea!! I would suggest sharing with your loved ones how having people present IS having them be a part of the celebration. There is no "in" and "out" if they are simply there. Invite them to the cruise and whoever is able to come can witness your ceremony and party with you after! (If that's what you want). Otherwise I would say go have a fun cruise elopement with just the two of you and then have a more formal celebration with family at home on a different day! Hope that helps. <3
@ItsCherry5049 ай бұрын
@@evergreenerafilmphoto Thanks I appreciate the advice. I really didn’t know how to go about this, but I won’t have a celebration for my family/friends either since my fiance and I don’t wanna go over our budget lol those invited to witness us elope on the cruise will actually be the only celebration we’ll have. We have a house to buy next year after we elope.😊 The Disney Dream Cruise is sorta like killing 2 birds with one stone type of deal, everything included.
@evergreenerafilmphoto9 ай бұрын
@@ItsCherry504 THat makes sense! Well I'd say invite whoever you want to the cruise celebration as *guests*. That seems like a fair balance. They can be there if they want but you aren't having a wedding party group. I've really never understood wedding parties. Everyone present (and even those in our hearts) are a part of a wedding
@ItsCherry5049 ай бұрын
@@evergreenerafilmphoto Yes 🙌🏽 exactly. Thank you for your advice and time. I was so confused by the decision since family and friends want me to have a wedding party and was already planning on who will take on what role 🤦🏽♀️ So far I’ve told a few of them that there won’t be a wedding party, it’s mainly my eldest sister who is being so pushy about this. She’s also giving me a bridal shower and I don’t want her to do that…. She also asked to be my MOH in a subtle way and she won’t be that either lol not to sound harsh. Although I won’t have a wedding party I’ll still let my dad walk me down the aisle and let my favorite aunt be my MOH, and my grandma be my matron of honor and that’ll be it on my end. My FH doesn’t really care to have anyone be a best man or anything lol he said he’s going to do whatever makes me happy so he is giving us the small Disney fairytale ceremony of my dreams. I think not having to rely on many people for a wedding party is the best way to go. If my grandma can’t make it then I’ll understand since she’s in her 80’s.
@evergreenerafilmphoto9 ай бұрын
@@ItsCherry504 wishing you all the best and that you follow your heart with all your decisions! You will never regret doing it that way <3
@TransWomenAreMen10 ай бұрын
Disgusting to assume your couples are getting dressed together before marriage. Not a company I’d use.
@SoleCollector897 ай бұрын
Gade panten
@candicewaller40310 ай бұрын
Great tips! I'm eloping in Vegas and while I had considered the weather/season, the packability is also a concern. Gotta fit in the backpack!
@evergreenerafilmphoto10 ай бұрын
Lots of my couples hang their dresses/suits/outfits from the outside of their bag. But it does look better visually if you can fit everything inside the backpack!
@lyshaw191111 ай бұрын
Some great ideas, thanks for sharing!
@evergreenerafilmphoto10 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to be able to help!
@Gsquared31011 ай бұрын
What if you want to offend them?
@esteraciui96725 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@Louis_Guiabern5 ай бұрын
Then tell them they won’t be invited
@TammyMayCormier5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@ms.Waldorf4 ай бұрын
this too!!!
@recentlives4 ай бұрын
Don't even tell them you're married
@angelcarroll292611 ай бұрын
I want to wear a dress when I get married but neither of us like being the center of attention for any length of time and I really just want our son to be there no one else. But my grandma wants to be our officiant and I scared to break her heart
@GracieNadine11 ай бұрын
We eloped and I am very close to my grandmother. I don’t regret it for a second. Our reception dinner with family is on Saturday. It’s still the best decision we ever made. The day is about you and your person, no one else.
@BabyMango5 ай бұрын
Maybe place another expectation onto your grandma! Like maybe she can give you a piece of jewelry to wear, or write a letter for you to read at your elopement spot! If she’s crafty, maybe she can sew something onto your dress or veil :)
@ella5290 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video it’s really thoughtful of you to share this information! Planning a hike myself❤
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful for you and I hope you have an absolutely dreamy time! You deserve it! <3
@EmronWalker Жыл бұрын
Hello-your link to download the guide on your site is messed up.
@katekissam9270 Жыл бұрын
0:17 At what’s spot on the blue ridge parkway was this elopement? A national park wedding is my dream and this one is definitely do able for me and my family:)
@eddiexhey Жыл бұрын
The concept of people getting mad because someone wants to get married privately is weird business.
@Daddywiseclussy9 ай бұрын
Wanna talk to my in laws?
@LizaLavolta3 ай бұрын
it is and it shows how enmeshed a lot of families are.
@renatangaiza77753 ай бұрын
VERY!!!!!!
@OnyanaRosa Жыл бұрын
lol writing utensil is correct
@bookwormbon482 Жыл бұрын
4:00 the word is writing instrument 😂
@carriwill5468 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@SarahHope883 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Those vows 💖🥰 Wishing them a lifetime of fulfilment and happiness
@yardiegyal86 Жыл бұрын
My family doesn't even know I have a new guy. He wants us to get married next month 😮
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
Oh shoot! Do you want to get married next month?😆
@ksormon1 Жыл бұрын
If the family is not willing/able to help financially then how could they get offended?
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
People have lots of desires that aren't related to finances... which are still worthy of consideration and respect but also shouldn't define what you do!
@ksormon1 Жыл бұрын
@@evergreenerafilmphoto well I meant how could they get offended if you can't afford a traditional wedding and they can't help you either? And at the same time family and relatives tend to nudge you to get married asap and if you decide to save money and wait a few years it's a problem too. And personally I would rather save money for a house or something of actual substance rather than an overpriced party. I'm not judging anyone who decides to have one, for some people it's very important, but to me it's crazy to sacrifice years worth of labor for one event.
@K1mstube Жыл бұрын
I love this so much. I so see the love in this couple.
@brittlamarOfficial Жыл бұрын
❤
@handsome526 Жыл бұрын
MLAOKVEE TMOE BHAIBMY 💜🤞💙
@kierra6229 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! How do you think you could have something in between? I’m really not a fan of the price tag of a big wedding but also have FOMO as well. Any thoughts?
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I know lots of couples who have had a hybrid style celebration in lots of different ways. You can do an elopement one day and a reception/party another or have a medium size celebration. I encourage figuring out what would feel best based on your lives and go with it!
@kierra6229 Жыл бұрын
@@evergreenerafilmphoto Thank you so much for your response! I will definitely consider that with my fiancé.
@wangmedia Жыл бұрын
Very good tips! So what camera and audiorecorders do you use that allows you to have a minimal set of gear?
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think you could use different things now that technology has advanced, but I've used a Panasonic GH5's and DC-S1's as well as tascam DR-10L's for audio recording! All handheld.
@kristinbeazley6538 Жыл бұрын
Thank uou. Separated family systems these days complicate weddings and my daughter is an introvert who will benefit knowing that other people more and more are looking for acceptable and meaningful new ways to create a wonderful wedding . New trafitions are definitely in irder for today's culture.
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I just want more encouragement for people to do what is best for them <3
@kristinbeazley6538 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I am the mother of a newly engaged daughter. She, too is an introvert, but is marrying an extrovert. Your video is a good support for her ideas which are difficult for her to express to others wanting her to have a traditional wedding ceremony. This video is much appreciated.
@HermaeusM Жыл бұрын
It honestly feels scammy to pay thousands just to throw a huge party for people lol. Me and my fiance aren’t willing to pay, and we aren’t asking our parents to pay either because we care about them. No way. Seems so odd to me. Put that money into a house where you can live, and love each other for a lifetime ❤
@morenike41 Жыл бұрын
And invest the rest in real estate, gold, business and other things!!!
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
I like to leave it up to people to follow what they want for themselves - and therefore I 100% support you in doing what feels best for you! Put that money into a house and get married in a way that sounds fun and worthy!
@beedee7405Ай бұрын
Same
@PinkQB22 күн бұрын
I share your same exact thoughts 💯
@RonnieRancid Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this! Growing up people around me always pronounced it *O-hon-uh-puh-kosh*
@UneakTershai Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I really have to be okay not letting their feelings effect my choice to elope. 💕✨
@evergreenerafilmphoto Жыл бұрын
I know it's a difficult thing to allow other people to feel their feelings if they are not positive. But it's such a powerful life skill - you've got this and you deserve a wedding day of your dreams!