Friday, December 28, 2012

New Year's Eve Elopement Link Love


Happy New Year everyone!  I hope that your holidays have been filled with lots of food, friends, laughter, and most of all, LOVE.  There are only a few more days before the big ball drops and for all of you that might be planning that last minute New Year's Eve elopement, I rounded up some of my favorite links that feature some fabulous inspiration.

Green Wedding Shoes has tips for a sparkly fĂȘte.

Wedding Chicks shows us golden ideas for a New Year's Eve wedding.

If you're seeking a little goth inspo for your elopement, look no further than Ruffled.

The sweetest Real Elopement that happened on New Year's Eve.

I'm completely smitten with this sweet Real Elopement in New York.

Not really an elopement but a fantastic New Year's Eve wedding with wedding tattoos on Offbeat Bride.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Real Elopement Inspiration - Jennifer + James: France

Today's inspiration comes from Wedding Light by way of Wedding Light Events.  Jennifer + James eloped to the very romantic gardens of Marie-Antoinette.




Their elopement was so simple, so sweet, and radiated with love.  I especially loved the part with the tourists jumping in for a picture.  Adorable.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Elopement Announcement Wording

elopement announcement from LawStudentCrafts on Etsy


Hooray!  You decided to elope.  Now you want to share the news all of your loved ones.  Here are some examples of wording you can use in your elopement announcement.

❤❤❤❤

Although we couldn’t have
you there in person,
you were with us
on our special day!
We were married on 
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
San Francisco, California

Our new residence:
Lynn and Dominic McNandez
742 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, OR

❤❤❤❤

Because you’ve shared in our lives
by your friendship and love, we are
very proud to share the happy news.
Lynn Inez Warren
and
Dominic Roque McNandez
were married in a small wedding
on Tuesday the Eighteenth of September
2012
Paris, France

Our new residence:
Lynn and Dominic McNandez
742 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, OR

❤❤❤❤

With stars in their eyes
and love in their hearts,
Lynn Warren
and
Dominic McNandez
were married on
September 18, 2012
in New Orleans, Louisiana

Lynn & Dominic are now at home
at 742 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, Oregon

❤❤❤❤

"Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be..."
— Robert Browning

With great love
we joyfully announce
our marriage,
which took place
Tuesday, September 18
2012
at City Hall
New York, New York

Lynn Inez Warren
and
Dominic Roque McNandez

❤❤❤❤

Making their friendship so true after great
times and happiness, they’ve said
“I do!”

Lynn & Dominic
were married on
September 18, 2012
Miami, Florida

Please join us at a
Brunch Reception
on Saturday, October 6, 2012
at 10:00 a.m.
Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway
New York, NY



You can find more elopement announcement wording ideas here and here.  Also, see some visual elopement announcement inspiration here.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

5 Different Elopement Packages for Under $1000

image courtesy Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast

Who says you can't get married for under $1000?

1. San Francisco, CA - Hornblower Cruises Elopement Package
This package is perfect for you seafaring couples looking to elope.  You get a dockside ceremony for just the two of you performed by the yacht's uniformed captain, up to 30 minutes of private yacht time, chocolate truffles, a bottle of champagne, 2 keepsake champagne flutes, and a reserved window table.

2. Miami, FL - Intimate Miami Beach Weddings
Want to elope on the beach?  Get some sand between your toes?  Here you go.  This package includes your officiant, a small fresh flower bouquet for the bride, keepsake copy of your vows, they'll process the wedding license paperwork for you, 1/2 hour of photography with a high-res CD of at least 50 images, and planning/consultant time.

3. smack dab in between Austin and Houston, TX - Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Planning a romantic Texas elopement?  This "Just the Two of You enhanced" package sounds quite lovely.  The package includes ceremony in the setting of your choice, your officiant, a photograph CD with photos that will be taken by the Innkeeper, a hand-tied fresh bouquet for the bride, a boutonniere for the groom, petite wedding cake, champagne or sparkling juice toast, overnight stay in one of their guest rooms, and breakfast delivered to your room the following morning.

4. Los Angeles, CA - Albertson Chapel
I'm looking at you, urban love couples. Albertson Chapel has some customizable options for you.  I started with the Basic Civil Ceremony which includes the venue (prime Miracle Mile location), your officiant, designer fresh flower decor, private bridal room, wedding coordinators, free parking, and free wi-fi.  Then I added The Chapel Package for some wedding portraits and the Priscilla bouquet option that included a bouquet and matching boutonniere.  All totaled, the cost was still under $1000 for a romantic elopement for two.

5. Las Vegas, NV - A Little White Chapel
Don't worry, I didn't forget about those of you wanting a Las Vegas elopement!  If you're gonna do it, why not do it right and elope to A Little White Chapel.  At one of the most famous chapels in Las Vegas, choose the Romance Package and you'll receive the chapel fee included in the price, traditional music, a witness if needed, 36 professional photographs, a bridal bouquet, a boutonniere, bride's garter, and a DVD of the ceremony.

Please check each business's website for up-to-date package information and pricing.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Real Elopement Inspiration - Stephanie + Chris: Lake Tahoe Cliff

Today's Real Elopement Inspiration comes to you courtesy of Logan Cole. Stephanie + Chris eloped on a cliff in Lake Tahoe and the pictures couldn't be more beautiful.  Pine trees, snow-capped mountain backdrop, shimmering Lake Tahoe.... sigh.  Here are some of my faves from their day.






I really feel like that last image does a great job of capturing what eloping is really all about.  Just you and your beloved, no distractions, no drama, just simply enjoying each other.  

There are several more images of their day over on Logan's blog.  Go check it out now!