Brenda M. Owen Wedding Woman Officiant Minister Blog: Court House Quickie VS. Intimate Elopement

To Elope…”Run away with one's beloved with the intention of getting married.”

People elope for a variety of reasons…not everyone can afford a big wedding, nor does everyone want a big wedding. The reasons are numerous….

“Cost prohibitive.” - “We have both been married before, had the big wedding.” - “Getting married out the country - it’s a hassle to acquire license/ blood testing/ permission.” – “We are having a big wedding later, we just want to be married now because….(fill in the blank) – “Insurance reasons.” –“It’s what we prefer.” – “This ceremony is just for us”. “This spot is special to us, it’s where we met, fell in love, first date, first house.” - “We were in the process of planning our wedding and it is just too much hassle trying to find a date everyone agrees on. ” – “We’d rather spend that money on… a nice honeymoon, down payment on our home, we’re expecting a baby” … the list goes on and on….

Whatever the reason, all of my elopement couples have one thing in common. They are in love and they want something special, romantic, and intimate; a wedding they will look back and remember fondly. I try to give them that.

I believe that everyone deserves a nice wedding ceremony…maybe you can’t afford a “Big” wedding but you can afford a nice one.

For those on a tight budget, you come to me in Anderson and you will get married for a reduced fee. Or, if you want to get married at your ‘special place’ – I will travel to you.
For just a little more money you can have the wedding ceremony you want instead of an impersonal, ‘court house quickie’… No offense, Your Honor!