Elope to the Edge of the World: Love on BC’s Wild West Coast
The idea of walking down an aisle makes you break out in the cold sweats? A seating plan makes you want to jump off a cliff? You are not the only one…lots of couples in love decide to toss the big wedding. Instead, they chose to tie the knot by eloping to British Columbia. Couples love the intimacy, the romance, and the choice to elope anywhere at all. Micro weddings and elopements are trending as we see ‘We Eloped’ photos populating our Pinterest feed. So what are some of the amazing things about eloping on the West Coast, and why consider it?
Money, Money, Money
We know you are in love, but money matters these days—a lot. Fun fact: a traditional wedding costs between $ 30k and $50k, while an elopement costs between $4k and $6k. Eloping cuts costs drastically and allows you to indulge. Suddenly, there is cash to spare, so go ahead, arrive in a helicopter in the Rocky Mountains, have a lush cascading bouquet, or honeymoon around the world. Some of you who are more sensible will put down a deposit on a condo. Send out wonderful announcement cards when you get home. You can afford it!
On Top of the World
When you were planning a large wedding, you looked at venues near home so guests would not have to travel far. You can throw all that out the window. Do you have a West Coast wedding dream destination on your bucket list? Or perhaps a favourite romantic place you have always wanted to have your wedding ceremony? Go for it! Eloping means you can get married on the top of a snow-covered mountain, on a driftwood-covered beach, under the moss-covered trees in Tofino, in a secret corner of Vancouver or Victoria, or anywhere else you have your heart set on (we have a soft spot for Whistler!). Dream big!
Stress? What Stress? Just Elope!
Remember the cliched bridezilla frantically trying to sort out the seating chart and losing her mind over the appies? Eloping means you will never be one of those brides! Planning companies let you plan your entire elopement online in simple, step-by-step choices. It’s all over in minutes. All you have to do is turn up dressed in whatever makes you and your honey happy. Try Vancouver Island Elopement, Elope Tofino or Young, Hip & Married on the mainland.
The Family & Friends Special
In the past, some couples were shy about eloping because no one would be with them. That is the perfect thing for some who elope, but it’s not a rule. Why not have your closest family and friends join you? Some elopements feature just the wedding party. Others include parents and siblings. That’s the lovely thing about eloping – you can do whatever you like and invite whomever you want!
Stunning, Stupendous, Crazy Epic Photos
Yes, we know that was too many adjectives. But how else do we describe your intimate photoshoot? Instead of rushed photos because your guests are waiting on you or endless variations on family poses, you have all the time in the world to take stunning pictures. Choose an experienced adventure wedding photographer, and voila! photos that will stun you, and everyone else, too!
Loving the Pet-Friendly Vibes
What self-respecting furbaby parent wants to leave their pet at home on such a momentous occasion? Eloping simples that up. Choose an elopement destination that welcomes pets and add them to the travel arrangements. Your pet can serve as the ring bearer/witness for the ceremony!
Elope to the Edge of the World: Love on BC’s Wild West Coast
We could go on and on about all the fantastic reasons to have a West Coast Elopement, but the best reason of all is how it will make the two of you feel. Newlyweds who have eloped can’t say enough about how it was the best day of their lives. No stress and full of romance and adventure. A truly perfect memory of promising forever to each other. So, relax and truly cherish your wedding day by eloping!
Enjoy this amazing elopement of Andrew + Kenji!
