Thinking Of Eloping ? You will need a Byron Bay Wedding Celebrant.

Thinking Of Eloping In Byron Bay - Shiney Lee Hensby

Byron Bay is a premier wedding destination and as a Byron Bay Celebrant I have been fortunate to facilitate wonderful elopements for many couples from all over the world.
 
Elopements are no longer seen in the way they used to be, and are a fun, economical, personal and intimate alternative to a typical wedding…..not to mention“ A fabulous way to celebrate love".
There are many reasons a couple may choose to elope.
 
Eloping can be simple, practical, and short and sweet, or something that is  an elaborately detailed romantic adventure.
Another great benefit of Eloping is it’s a "no drama" way to formalise your marriage, that is private with no controversies, or compromises, ultimately representing who you are as individuals.
There are a myriad of reasons a couple may choose to elope.                                                
For some couples, the concept of a traditional wedding simply isn't a good fit, and they would rather to do it their own way.         
What is paramount being that as a couple you follow your own wishes, and whatever groove makes you happy. 

Budget- One key reason a couple chooses to elope is financial.  Some people don't care to, or simply don't have, the finances to spend on a larger scale wedding.
 Some choose to allocate the money that a more lavish wedding would cost, on a deposit for a home, a honeymoon in Byron Bay or maybe traveling.
Aside from the appeal of lower cost and chilled planning, an elopement  means escaping any expectations or wedding traditions that may not be in alignment with the couple’s circumstances or personal preferences.


Blended Families -Couples that have been previously married, or have children from previous relationships can sometimes prefer the low pressure, and moderate spotlight of an  elopement. I have heard couples say they felt it was less confronting for the children and also more inclusive. There are some lovely and fun ceremony rituals that include the children marking the blending of family.


Stress- For some couples planning a wedding can be time consuming and often stressy, which can potentially cloud the occasion and detract from why you’re there in the first place – LOVE.


Eloping in Byron Bay requires very little planning yet encompasses the true essence of marriage – “declaring your love & celebrating the good fortune that you have to have found each other!” Oh, and it’s a great excuse to lush out!
Privacy – For some bride or grooms the thought of speaking in front of a gathering of people can feel overwhelming and even terrifying. Eloping alleviates that pressure and allows you to relax and drop into the magic and the joy of marrying your big love, with all the lush and lovely elements present …minus the crowd.


Location- Some couples opt for using the money that they would have been spent on a more lavish wedding, on a combined “elopement-honeymoon” - in an exotic or lush paradise such as our “beautiful Byron Bay”.  In doing so, the process of getting married becomes an awesome loved up holiday, trimmed with all the special and photo perfect memories, (like others who have traditional weddings put in picture frames and albums.... and Instagram !).


Capturing the moment- It has become popular for couples to have the ceremony filmed with a videographer, so they are able to share it in a surprise party celebration with their loved ones when they are home. You can even dress up as you did on your wedding day and get to wear that dress again!
So lovelies, there are just a few great reasons to Elope!
 
Wishing you much love on your adventure !
Shiney Lee Hensby
 
www.byronbayweddingcelebrant.wedding
shiney.lefai@gmail.com