Elopement Style for Her - 6/28/12

In case you didn't know, NOW (late spring/early summer) is the time to be looking for white/ivory/light color dresses for your elopement.  Before long, the stores will be switching over to fall colors and pickings for a non-wedding dress will start to get super slim. 

Today I bring you some of my favorite picks from Urban Outfitters that would be perfect for eloping in!

Pins and Needles Crochet Top Chiffon Dress 

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TBA Silk Scalloped Ella Dress 

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Thistlepearl Idyll Dress 

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Pins and Needles Cotton Eyelet Strapless Dress 

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Announcing your Elopement

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You've made the decision to let your loved ones know that you and your sweetie have eloped.  One of the ways you can let everyone know at once is the elopement announcement.  Similar to the wedding announcement/invitation, the wording is just a little different - rather than saying "please come to our wedding", you might say "we eloped" instead.  Here we've got some really creative elopement announcements from around the web.

How cute are these kitties? These announcements are fully customizable as far as the text goes. Maybe you've written a cute little poem about your day?  Get it printed on the inside!

Cat Bride and Groom Elopement Announcement - by AllabouttheWedding 

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We've ANTELOPED! Get it?  Hahaha!  

Elopement Announcement - We've Eloped - by hellosmallworld 

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These letterpress announcements are simply lovely.  Alissa was able to carry the theme of the elopement through quite nicely.   

A Road Trip Elopement Announcement - by Alissa Bell Press 

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 Photo announcements are great because even though all of your family and friends couldn't be there, they can still get a visual of your big day. 

Mod Love Elopement Announcement - use your own photo - by FotoCrush 

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 And for you DIY'ers out there, here's an option for you. 

We've Eloped Elopement Announcement DIY Printables - by DeFine1Lady 

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Destination: Las Vegas

image courtesy of Jim Wilson/The New York Times

What's to love: First of all, it's so easy! That's why loved up couples have been running off to this town for decades. Besides that, there are a myriad of options for the type of wedding you can have: in a chapel, drive-through chapel, in a helicopter, on the strip, off the strip, in one of the flashy casino resorts, or outside underneath the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign! 

What you'll need and what you'll need to know:

• To obtain your marriage license, you and your beloved will need to go to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau together.
• The fee is $60. (current as of 6/18/12)
• No blood test is required.
• You can save time by printing off the application and filling it out before you go to the marriage bureau. Go here to print the application.
• At this time, Nevada does not allow same-sex marriages.
• You must be 18 or older and you will be required to show proof of age. Acceptable forms of ID are driver's license, passport, military ID, and voter ID card (must show birth date).  Go here for more in depth ID requirements.
• If either of you is divorced, you will need to supply the exact date the divorce was declared final and the city it was finalized in.  You do not need a copy of the divorce decree.
• Waiting period: There is none! Yee-haw!
• Witness: You will need one.  Luckily most chapels have one on hand you can borrow.

 Helpful links:
Clark County Marriage License Bureau
List of Las Vegas Wedding Chapels with price ranges
Vegas Vacation deals from Expedia

A Match Made in Heaven

Matching wedding sets! Totally traditional and romantic!

Wedding Ring Set His and Hers Frosted Frosted Sterling Silver Diamond Bands by LiliaNashJewelry
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We Hold One Heart in 14k White and Yellow Gold - Handmade Wedding Band Set by LichenAndLychee
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14k rose gold custom rustic wedding band set by GoldenSparrowDesign
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Wedding Band Engagement Set in 9kt Rose Gold and White Gold with Pine Trees by ashhilton
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