Eloping Announcements

How to let the world know you just go hitched!

So, you're going to elope and think "Yippee, now I don't have to send out invitations to the wedding!"  Well, yes and no.  Yes, you don't have to send out invitations to the wedding, but, no, you should send out some form of elopement announcement to let friends and family know of your plans. Why might you want to include in your elopement wedding announcement?

Elope Announcements for Announcing Your Elopement Marriage
By Sarah Porter

Eloping can be fun and romantic for the couple getting married but it can also leave some people feeling hurt and left out. That is why elopement announcements are essential after the couple has affirmed their love. These not only let people know that you have gotten married, they also allow people to share a part of your day.

Many people choose to send wedding announcements, although elopement announcements are generally preferred because it holds the recipient to no gift-giving obligation. Getting gifts is one of the bonuses of having an actual wedding and although many will send a gift after receiving an announcement, they do not feel obliged to do so. These also allow the couple to explain that it was a spontaneous elopement and that they were the only ones involved.

They can be sent with a photo on the front. The photo should be one that was taken on the day of the elopement, preferably in the same setting. If it was on a beach, the photo should be taken on the same beach. On the back, it can state where and when the wedding was held, who was married, and if there are going to be any celebrations.

The announcements verses, sayings or wordings should clearly indicate that is was an elopement and that no one was invited. This will help thwart hurt feelings. The wordings can be something as fun as, "while in the Bahamas, we decided to elope!" or it can be as formal as, "David Smith and Rebecca Sloan would like to announce their marriage that took place on June 31, 2007, in the Bahamas. The ceremony was small, with just the couple and the officiate."

Often people make them as an invitation as well. This is because people do want a chance to celebrate with the couple, even if it isn't the day of the wedding. The cards are a great way to invite people to come celebrate. If a party is being held, it's important to also get thank you cards. This is because many people will bring gifts and an thank you note will be essential. Thank you notes should also be sent just as a nice thank you to those who attended the party, for coming to celebrate with you.

These should be sent out within two weeks of the celebration. If two weeks is not enough time to send out the thank you notes, they should be sent out within one month of the event.

Although people may still be hurt after receiving their announcements, it will help them understand why the couple has chosen to elope. It will also significantly reduce the amount of hurt feelings as the personalized cards will include them in the couple's plans and let them know that they have been the happy couple's thoughts.

About the Authors: Sarah Porter and Patti Paz are authors author of several articles including Printed Elopement Announcements, Affordable Elopement Announcements and more.

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