Elope vs Wedding vs Microwedding?
Hello all, just trying to weigh my options and see if anyone has any advice or has faced a similar dilemma.
I just had my bridal shower with 35 guests this past weekend which I did not really want but my family pressured me to have. I hate being the center of attention and was so nervous beforehand that I barely enjoyed it. Also my future MIL and mother told me they would help plan but in the end all the planning landed on me. I’m grateful I got to share that moment with my loved ones and everyone seemed to have had a good time but I kept telling myself I don’t know if I can do an event like that again.
My fiance and I already booked our wedding venue for next year but this recent event really is making me rethink what I want. Right now we have a small wedding booked (50-60 people) and our families have offered to help with costs (10k which will cover everything). We discussed elopement before booking the venue but my fiancé has been the one unsure if he wants to elope. He at least wants his parents and siblings there, but his mom WOULD NOT be happy were having a small wedding and I think would do something to ruin the day.
If we elope I would want a photographer, dress, and probably have dinner/stay overnight somewhere with my fiance. None of that would be covered financially. My family might chip in a little, but it wouldn’t be anywhere near what they would offer if I had the wedding and his family likely would not contribute.
Anyone who eloped did you regret not having the wedding or vice versa?