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19 "Elope" Category Articles

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Are Zendaya & Tom Holland Married? How the Secret Wedding Could Have Happened

Wait, did Zendaya and Tom Holland get married? Here's how the secret wedding could have happened, and more info about California's confidential marriage license.

Newlyweds pose in wedding attire inside the Chapel on the Dunes on Mustang Island Texas

The Best Wedding Venues Near Corpus Christi: Officiant Renee Reyes’ Top 5 Picks!

A Texas wedding insider reveals her favorite Corpus Christi wedding venues and beach elopement spots along the Texas Coastal Bend. Get married in one of the most unique, affordable, and beautiful wedding destinations in the US!

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Free Places to Get Married (Don’t Go Into Wedding Debt!)

Discover free places to get married for a small wedding or elopement! Explore beautiful, free wedding venues for your big day & start saving now!

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Why K-Pop Star Paul Kim Got Married Without a Wedding

K-Pop Star Paul Kim reveals why he got married in a secret wedding ceremony! Plus tips on how to elope with inspiration from the Korean singer / songwriter

Bride and groom toast a glass of champagne after a city hall elopement

What Does It Mean to Elope & Is It Right for You?

Is eloping right for you? Read our blog to learn what it means to elope, debunk common myths, and discover how to plan your dream elopement. ✓ Click here!

Bride and groom newlyweds walk down a city sidewalk carrying a white wedding balloon. They are young and stylish and are wearing sunglasses.

Courthouse Wedding vs Sign and Go Wedding: Comparing the Benefits

Pros and Cons of a courthouse wedding vs sign and go wedding: Compare average cost, number of guests, location, wording and more for a perfect simple ceremony!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

Young newlyweds pose playfully at the fair or carnival following their wedding ceremony

Fun Alternatives to a Courthouse Wedding (No Hassle Marriage Ceremony)

Courthouse wedding ceremonies are convenient but they don’t always feel special. Try one of these affordable wedding alternatives: Fun, easy, small, and personal! ✓ Get creative now!

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony

Elope! With Inspiration from Dolly Parton & Carl’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony

Elope with wedding inspiration from Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s 1966 Spring Elopement Ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. These 5 ideas will help you plan a memorable, intimate elopement ceremony, filled with retro charm, vintage style, and lots of love.

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5 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Ceremony

Choose one of these fun and affordable alternatives to a traditional wedding ceremony, including eloping, a sign and go marriage license signing ceremony, a second wedding ceremony, vow renewal, or delayed reception party, and more! Perfect for non-traditional couples, couples with kids, asking a friend to officiate, and anyone who wants a unique and original marriage ceremony.

Bride and groom jump off a decorated wall, photo taken from below, with a blue sky and clouds above them

3 Things to Know Before Having a ‘Just Us’ Wedding Ceremony

'Just us weddings' are sweet, simple, and oh so romantic. Just remember these 3 things to make sure your ceremony is legal, including if you can marry without an officiant, who can legally officiate a wedding in your state, and if you need a witness/ witnesses present to sign the marriage license.

Simple & Sweet, A Courthouse Wedding Ceremony Script

Simple & Sweet, A Courthouse Wedding Ceremony Script

Plan a wedding that’s as quick and easy as getting married at the courthouse or city hall! This sample ceremony script is inspired by a traditional courthouse wedding outline, to help couples and their officiant plan a short, simple wedding ceremony.

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Our Favorite Ways to Get Married Without a Wedding Ceremony

5 sweet, inexpensive, and romantic ways to get married without a wedding ceremony. Whether you want to elope alone, invite a few guests, or skip straight to signing the marriage license, these ideas offer creative alternatives that feel just right!

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a Secret Wedding (Is Easier Than You Think)

Planning a secret wedding ceremony, and don’t want your friends or family to find out? Couples choose to get married privately for a variety of reasons – and we’ll show you a simple, easy way to elope, and everything else you need to know to keep your marriage to yourself!

Newlyweds pose outside a courthouse after eloping with a sign that reads 'just married'

How to Elope: The Complete Elopement Checklist

A simple elopement checklist for a low-stress wedding day: when to apply for a marriage license, find an officiant, write the guest list, choose the wedding venue, and much more. Eloping is easy with this list of everything you need to starting planning your ceremony!

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Are These 4 Wedding Ceremony Trends Here to Stay, Or Will They Fade Away Post-Pandemic?

Wedding pro Bethel Nathan predicts what will happen to these wedding ceremony trends in 2021 and 2022 as we head into a post - pandemic future: micro-wedding, minimony, hybrid virtual wedding, elopement.

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