F*ck It, lets Elope
It all begins with an idea.
Why elope or have a micro wedding? Well it’s the question that crosses most couples minds when it comes to planning a wedding isn’t it? I know it came across my thoughts when my wife and I were planning our wedding! the stress of venue hunting, guest lists (not to mention the daunting task of seating charts). The whole process can become overwhelming and decidedly unenjoyable. Some couples quickly realize that a big, elaborate wedding isn’t for them.
For some, the idea of being the centre of attention is enough to make the idea of an elopement a dream. So what do you think of the idea of going off and doing your own thing instead? What is it you see? The green rain forest, the endless waterfall backdrops, perhaps it’s the topical oasis of the many Islands that we have in North Queensland or did you want an outback sunrise ceremony? It can be anything you want it to be!
When I asked one of our couples, Kelly and Shane who’s elopement we captured, “what was the best thing about booking an elopement adventure with us?” they said “Well the elopement day was an experience that we would remember forever. Never would we have thought to say F*ck it, lets elope and so we looked for the one place that most appealed to us and it was none other than Magnetic Island. We told our parents and then concocted a family holiday ruse with my sisters and flew up to North Queensland to tie the knot. We eloped on an incredible rock face over looking the water that Matthew had helped us find. It wasn’t just the two of us, we asked our parents and siblings to come along. We eloped on the Tuesday and had the whole week to holiday and enjoy each others company. We broke the news on our socials with one of many amazing images Matthew took on our elopement. Yes some people were annoyed but at the end of the day it is about us and no one else. Eloping was life-changing for us” And I want the same for you!
This is probably the bit people enjoy the least about choosing to elope. How to announce an elopement without offending anyone. And to be fair, I don’t blame them. How to tell family you’re eloping can be a bit of a struggle, especially if you have a big family, or a close family. You don’t want to feel like you’ve let them down, but you also don’t want to compromise on what you actually want.
I want to be honest upfront though, it’s like ripping off a band aid, far less painful than you assume, and in 95% of cases, completely painless. In my experience, I’ve never had a couple receive any significant backlash from anyone important to them. Most people find they’re met with excited, enthusiasm and even a bit of curiosity and intrigue. But being prepared for potential backlash is well advised regardless of how you think the announcement will go down. Be honest! Let them know your reasons and if they know you as well as you think they do then it really should be okay.
It could be a financial thing. The majority of couples that elope with us are mostly saving for a house or a kick arse honeymoon! Some people just don’t do difficult family dynamics and choose their own path and that’s completely fine. Never be made to feel guilty for wanting what you and your partner want!
How do you announce your big news to the world? well there are many ways! And in this day and age social media is the norm! We offer a cool little gig that you can post from the wedding day that you can post along with the exciting news. A little bit more traditional? We also have print cards with the image of your choice on the front and the text you desire printed on the back. Or we can leave it blank for you to write your own beautiful words to those who are on the need to know list.
What is it we offer? well everything! Base packages start with the photographer and the celebrant! if you need more vendors let us know and we can tailor a package to suit your needs from there! So if you have made it this far and like the idea of saying “F*ck It Lets Elope” then hit me up below with some answers and we can get this elopement happening!
F*ck It lets plan our elopement!
