Everyday Elopements
What is an ‘Elopement’?
According to Wikipedia, “Elopement colloquially speaking, is often used to refer to a marriage conducted in sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving a hurried flight away from one’s place of residence together with one’s beloved with the intention of getting married”.
There’s a small village in the Scottish Highlands called Gretna Green where young couples wanting to marry could ‘run away’ if they were under the age of 21 and didn’t have their parents’ permission. Gretna’s “runaway marriages” began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke’s Marriage Act came into force in England. The Act tightened the requirements for marrying in England and Wales but did not apply in Scotland.
These days you don’t need to ‘run away’ to get married, although to some, the idea does sound appealing. What if you could ‘run away’ and get married in an intimate space, somewhere private, just the two of you? Perhaps a handful of your nearest and dearest? Does it sound appealing? It does, doesn’t it?
Elopements are short n sweet and are all the more special because they are intimate, yet powerful. They can alleviate a ton of pressure and planning woes and allow you to enjoy the sentiment of your ceremony without frills or distraction. Elopements can also lift the heavy financial burden that couples can get drawn into when planning a wedding. A simple, yet heartfelt ceremony can allow you to save your hard earned $$$ and put that money on your house or enjoy a honeymoon that you won’t be paying off for the next 5yrs!! When you Elope, the time and money you save are practical and sensible, but imagine your impact on our environment…It would be almost non-existent in comparison to a ‘bigger’ wedding.
I understand this option is not for everyone but if you’re still reading then you’re thinking of someone who might be interested….
So here it is…..
A ‘Short n Sweet Elopement ceremony along the beautiful Fleurieu coastline, from Gull Rock in Maslin Beach to the clifftops of Sellicks Beach. Go even further south to Encounter Bay, Pt Elliot, Middleton, anywhere you like along the stunning Southern Fleurieu coast.
You can have your intimate and heartfelt ceremony right here, in this gorgeous part of the world.
Invite your photographer/videographer to capture all the feels of your ceremony and get some ‘ah-may-zing’ memories. I’ve worked with some incredible photographers who specialise in elopement style photography, I’m happy to refer you to them.
I offer this service only on days ending in ‘y’, (that’s everyday!)
You choose a time; morning, noon or night. The only thing you need to supply for a legal marriage ceremony is one adult witness each. And of course, you’ll need a celebrant…that’s me. Send through your enquiry today and let’s talk about ‘running away’ together.
(Couples are required by the Marriage Act, 1961 to give at least one months’ notice before marrying)
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