If I elope, do you think I'll regret it?

probably not if you are experiencing pressure that you are not comortable with :) 

Make wise decisions in life - I prefer to think outside of my own world when I have a big decision to make.

You don't need to do the "Big Wedding Thing".Small intimate weddings can sometimes be the most memorable.Even if  it is in your own backyard or inside a house it can still be very special.Eloping means you aren't sharing those special intimate memories with the ones you love.The love you will get and feel from everyone present will be with you forever,they are there to support you.

Eloping might seem like a preferable option right now, but in years to come, you might find you have a longing for recognition from friends and family of your marriage.

I spoke with a couple recently, that eloped 5 years ago, about a renewal of vows ceremony and there was a lot of emphasis on others not being able to share in celebrating their wedding originally.

You might choose to weigh up the pros and cons of eloping vs having an all out wedding for everyone.

It really depends on your personal circumstances and choice. 

I hope you work it out! 

Hello,

If you don't want the whole big wedding then an elopement is perfect. There is no reason why you both can't have your parents at an elopement and then maybe go to a nice resturant afterwards. You have to decide where your priorities are and also more importantly your budget.

Hope you have your perfect day.

This is a very personal choice. 

Some couples who have eloped, to avoid a difficult family situation, or a cold winter in Europe, have been glad that they made the decision to have a small, intimate wedding with just the people around them whom they really cared about.

Others, who have done the same thing, have regretted, in hindsight, not sharing their special day with their extendsed family and friends, who have known them all their lives.

You could consider having the "elopement" wedding, followed a week or two later by a large party to celebrate. 

It is really up to you and your groom. It is your day, your way.

yes you will, you need family and friends to celebrate

Elope - ! do it . honestly it is up to you as a couple and what feels right.

if you afre not concerned about family or close friends then do it alone or ask a couple of them to come along

Hi, it's quite possible you might, but you know your family and friends so it's your call! An alternative is a small wedding with only your nearest and dearest...

I remember when some good friends eloped, but after years of supporting them through hard times we felt a bit cheated we weren't there to share their happiness.

On the other hand, I know what it's like to elope and not have to do 'the wedding thing'! Have you already had an engagement party? Perhaps that's enough...!

If you do find you regret it, you can always hold a 'wedding' ceremony later, but it's then called something like a renewal of vows or a recommitment to marriage, and (apart from the legal line and other parts) you can share your vows in front of your family and friends.

it is up to you and your partner, but I think that if it is just because of the big wedding thing, please remember it is your day and you can make it as big or as small as you want, I just married a couple in there kitchen with just a few close friends and they had a BBQ after. So have a good think about it i am sure what ever decision you make will be the right one for you guys and thats what really matters.