A Bride’s Guide to Planning the Perfect Elopement in 2024

[@riahpapaya8091]

We rented an RV and made the cross country trip from NC to UT to wed❤️ we hung our dress and tuxedo in the RV. My mom told us to fly them out and I was like “Whyyyyy?”😂😂😂😂

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Oh my goodness! That sounds like quite the trek!! I bet that was such a pretty road trip, though! 😊

[@katiecrowley4973]

Watching this video now about to start planing our elopement to NC from KY!

[@carolinerae3616]

I actually knew you could self-solemnize in PA thanks to The Office and Dwight secretly marrying Angela while Andy was standing RIGHT THERE!! Also, thank you for this! My boyfriend and I are getting close to getting engaged, and a “regular wedding” isn’t even close to the cards for us. It’s either elope or a surprise wedding! I guess it all depends on the amount of stress we’re willing to deal with. 😂

[@TaylorPfeifer]

That’s hilarious! 🤣 and that is SO exciting!! 😃 I think elopements/micro weddings are the way to go! You get exactly what you want with much less stress. 😎

[@ToriGrace]

I just want to say that i think you are super talented on camera. you're gorgeous and very engaging. you should have way more subs because you're really good.

[@TaylorPfeifer]

You are too sweet!! 💕 Thank you so much for your kind words! 🤍

[@ashleyarcher9411]

Omg I had never heard of Simply Eloped! Thank you so much for this video!!!! You just made my planning a lot easier! :)

[@TaylorPfeifer]

They are truly the best!! So glad I could help! 🤍

[@scaruso91]

Planning mine now and this was helpful! Absolutely to the makeup tutorial. I’m going to be somewhere cold and windy but beautiful. 😅

[@TaylorPfeifer]

So glad it was helpful. 💕 I’ll plan to film the makeup tutorial next weekend! That is so exciting!! ❄️ Congratulations 💍😊

[@scaruso91]

@@TaylorPfeifer Thank you! Congrats to you too! =]

[@TaylorPfeifer]

@@scaruso91 thank you!! 😊

[@TaylorPfeifer]

@@scaruso91 the makeup tutorial is posted on my channel now! 💄🤍😊

[@scaruso91]

@@TaylorPfeifer thank you!! 🤩🤩 can’t wait to watch!

[@Samegirl_differentmindset]

Questions: 1. Did you get to meet your officiant prior to your wedding and have a chat? 2. Did the photos turn out good from the provided simply eloped photographer? 3. An ad on you wish you chose from simply eloped?

[@TaylorPfeifer]

1.) We emailed back and forth with our officiant. She asked us each to send her answers to a few questions that way she could incorporate it into the ceremony since she didn’t know us. I LOVED that she did that because the things she incorporated that my husband had said were absolutely precious. We had her cell number and could have called/texted her, but we just opted to communicate over email. Although I was texting with her the day of the ceremony! 2.) The photos were amazing! Even better than I expected! I think each location has a few photographers. They assigned Josh to us and he did an incredible job! He was really laid back and so kind. My husband even said afterwards how comfortable he felt even though he doesn’t like taking pictures. We had his cell number as well and he was quick to get back with us. 3.) I really don’t wish we would have added anything on. We wanted it to be pretty simple and short and that’s what we got! The hour of photography was plenty because there are only so many poses you can do anyway. But if you are wanting pictures in a different location than where you’re getting married then it might be nice to add on a few hours of photography. Thanks for watching my video! 💕 Hope these answers help! 🤍💍

[@katiekalyoncuoglu3433]

Great tips thanks :)

[@TaylorPfeifer]

You’re welcome! 😊 Thanks for watching! 💕

[@melaniem828]

Hey! Thanks for sharing! Me and my partner aren’t actually engaged yet haha, but we talk about it a lot and have went back and forth about what we want to do. I have a pretty dysfunctional family and there’s just too much that can go wrong if we have a large get-together. Hurt feelings from not inviting certain people, divorced parents having to see each other.. you get the picture. I’m definitely going to look into Simply Eloped! I think eloping, then going on a honeymoon would be a fun way to celebrate. Then, we could always celebrate with our families at a later date. Thanks for the video, I really appreciate your energy and the effort you put into it!

[@TaylorPfeifer]

I totally get the hurting feelings from having a large get together! You want to invite all the people who are important to you, but you have to draw the line somewhere, so someone always ends up getting left out. I think you would love eloping - it sounds like it would be a great fit for you and your partner. 😊I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your sweet comment. 🤍 Let me know if you have any eloping questions or if I can help you in any way! 💍

[@brittanyphillipps8899]

I feel this. Not engaged yet. We have 2 children and we talk about the price of a wedding etc and i think elopement is on the cards. my parents are also divorced and I don't want to deal with any of that. Just us and our children

[@TaylorPfeifer]

@@brittanyphillipps8899 I definitely don’t think you’ll regret eloping!! 🤍 Much less stress that way in my opinion. 😊

[@Rozela16]

Can you do a video on backlash for elopement? We eloped and it was magical, no regrets. We had warned both of our families, but now my parents are furious and say theyre heartbroken. I dont get it.

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Sure! I’m so sorry to hear that, but glad to hear your day was magical, otherwise! 🤍 So things like: 1.) How did friends and family respond? 2.) How to involve friends and family even if they aren’t at the ceremony 3.) How to respond when people are shocked that you’re eloping 4.) What to do if friends and family don’t agree with your decision to elope Things like that? Are there any other talking points or questions you think might be helpful? 💕

[@magnifique7ete]

This video was so well made and very helpful!! Can't wait to see more of your content!

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Awe, thank you so much!! Glad it was helpful! 💕 I just filmed a video going over how much we spent on our elopement/honeymoon. Posting it Friday! 😊

[@dinky..]

Hi Taylor! I'm recently engaged 😊 eeee! We know we want to elope. I'm wondering about your dress...did you shop on your own or with your mum/friends/relatives? I'm not sure what to do. As they won't be at the wedding...is it insensitive to invite them to come shopping with me for a dress? Xx

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Ahhh, congratulations!! 😃💍 That is so exciting!! 😁 I went dress shopping with my mom, grandma, sister-in-law, and best friend! They LOVED getting to be a part of picking out the dress since they didn’t get to be at the ceremony. They also threw me a wedding shower and I had a bachelorette party! I’m sure your family/friends would love to be involved with anything leading up to your big day, even if they won’t be at the elopement itself. 😊

[@Keeks0217]

This is SO helpful and I love how this isn’t boring (like so many others I’ve seen 🤣)

[@TaylorPfeifer]

So glad it was helpful!! 💕 and glad it was entertaining! 😁🤣

[@inthetearoom]

This has been quite helpful

[@jayzhang2225]

Thanks for this! You’re funny as hell lol!

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Lol!! Thank you! 🤣😁

[@speakenglishwithtaylah]

You are so cute and funny 😄 Great video!

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Aww, thank you!! 💕

[@shaniquejoe5108]

Or C. Dying for him to pop the question

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Lol YES!! 🤣 Been there. I watched so many elopement videos before Justin ever proposed. 🙈 Fingers crossed for you, girl!! 🤍

[@andreafoxx3359]

think bout elope woth my boyfriend

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Congratulations!! 🤍 I definitely recommend eloping over having a traditional wedding. Let me know if you have any questions about it! 😊

[@andreafoxx3359]

we r get hitch in califorina??? n also i live oklahoma can get married here too

[@inthetearoom]

what do you mean by reapply for the license...

[@TaylorPfeifer]

I’m so glad it’s been helpful!! 💕 So, the time your marriage license is valid differs for each state. In California, if I go get my marriage license today, I have 90 days to get it signed and returned to the county clerk because it’s only valid for 90 days. In the state I live in, marriage licenses are only valid for 30 days, so I’d have 30 days to get it signed and returned. If you wait longer than the 90 days or 30 days or however many days it is for the state you’re getting married in, then you’ll have to reapply for the license again. So you’d have to pay for a new license since the old one expired. Hope that makes sense! 😊

[@maryparker5739]

You are so cute!

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Awe, thank you!! 💕

[@Thephilosophia]

You can also self-solemnize in Montana.

[@TaylorPfeifer]

Oh, good to know! That would be a gorgeous place to elope!! 😍