Elopement
Announcements
Announcements and Invitations
So you’ve decided to elope! Within your elopement checklist, when it comes to sending out elopement announcements, one of the first things you need to decide is if you want to send a pre-elopement announcement and invite others to join or if you are simply announcing your elopement after you’ve said, “I do."
Elopement Invitation Ideas
Choosing whether to invite a small group of friends and family to your elopement is a very personal decision. If you decide you want to share your wedding with others, here are some ideas on how to invite them to be a part of your special day.
Digital Elopement Invitation
Digital announcements can come in many forms, like email or text. This is a great option if you are looking to go green, save money or simply just want a fast, no-frill solution to inviting your loved ones to your big day. Another benefit of this form of announcement is the majority, if not all, of those you want to invite, will have either an email address or a textable phone number, making it an easy way to connect with everyone.
Social media is also an inexpensive way to invite people to your wedding. Private Facebook groups or event pages are a great solution because you can control who has access to the details of your elopement, ensuring it remains the experience you’ve planned. An added benefit is that guests can share their excitement for you within the group and later share images or videos from your wedding day. One drawback to using social media is this may limit who you can reach as not all people use these platforms.
Printed Elopement Invitation
This is a great option if you want to take more time to plan your elopement and are looking for a more traditional invitation to send out. Printed invitations can be more aesthetically pleasing and many guests choose to display these in their homes. Oftentimes tangible items also make it easier for people to remember events coming up. If you don’t have a lot of time to plan and are going for a quicker elopement, this could be a difficult option for you.
Some great options for printed announcements are:
Elopement Announcement Ideas
After eloping, many people like to share their happiness with everyone they love by sending out elopement announcements. Whether it’s just an announcement you got married or you want to send an elopement party invitation for a post-honeymoon celebration. Here are some ideas for announcing your elopement your way.
Digital Elopement Announcement
Much like elopement invitations, this is an excellent option for those who may not have a lot of time to plan, and are looking to save money on announcements. This can be in the form of email or text, and you can outsource the design to vendors within the Etsy community.
Social media is an easy avenue to reach a lot of people really quickly. Naturally, that makes it a great option if you’re limited on time, but also if you have a large list of people you’d like to share your announcement with. Since exclusivity is likely not the goal with this announcement, multiple social media platforms can be used to get the message out.
Printed Elopement Announcement
Whether you are sending a “just married” announcement or sending an invitation to a post elopement celebration, the timeline of creating a physical announcement can vary. You will not be confined to a deadline of announcing an elopement after the fact, which makes this a great option for those who want to do something special without feeling rushed.
Some great options for printed announcements are:
Elopement Announcement Wording Ideas
When announcing you’ve eloped, many couples like to include a favorite photograph from their elopement. Doing this helps your loved ones feel connected to your special day. If you haven’t chosen a photographer, see a list of our recommended Elopement Photographers here. The details you’ll include in this announcement will vary based on type.
How to Word Your Announcement
For send out elopement announcements, be sure to include:
Date and location of elopement
For post-elopement party invitations, include:
Date and location of elopement
Event details
All that's left is to celebrate!