Live Streaming Your Elopement
Updated November 11, 2023
LoveStream couple Kathleen & Joe; Photo by Dani Nicole Photography
So, you’ve chosen to elope – congratulations! We love elopements because of their beauty and incredibly personal reflection of a couple’s personality and style. They’re great for people who don’t care much for a big wedding, want their wedding to be just the two of them, or want to save and enjoy things later.
While eloping hit an all-time high amid the pandemic, this trend is here to stay. Whether you want to elope to the courthouse, or a tropical destination, eloping comes down to focusing on what matters most - the two of you!
Wedding Regrets
One of the biggest wedding regrets we hear is “I wish I would have eloped” or “I wish I didn’t spend so much money.” Eloping isn’t for everyone, but it has crossed the minds of most engaged couples at least once. In the height of wedding planning, many are tempted to throw caution to the wind and run off to the nearest courthouse.
Having an elopement instead of a big wedding is an option to save money and (hopefully) stress. Even many wedding venues across the world offer elopement and small wedding packages, giving you an all-in-one option to tie the knot.
If you’re wanting to elope, but are unsure if it’s the “right” decision for you, don’t immediately discount it as an option. As a wedding live streaming company, we don’t want anyone to have any wedding regrets. Be sure to consider all of your options before ruling anything out.
Deciding to Elope
If you want to elope but you’re on the fence, we have a few thoughts. There are a handful of reasons why someone who wants to elope would not actually do it. We’ve laid out three top reasons below.
You want to elope but…
Your family wants you to have a big wedding.
You don’t want to leave anybody out.
You’re worried what people will think.
If you want a small wedding but your family has different ideas, trust us, you’re not the first couple to deal with this. Remember, your wedding is for YOU. It’s YOUR decision and YOUR day. Do it how you want to do it.
If your family is helping to foot the bill for your event, you might feel some extra pressure to give them the wedding they have always envisioned for you. But this is a good time to have those tough conversations and see if they would give their blessing for a smaller event.
If you want a small wedding but you don’t want to leave anybody out, there are ways to avoid that! You can include everyone in your wedding even if you don’t have them there in-person. That’s the beauty of this crazy time. Live streaming is easier and more expected than ever. So, include them virtually, so they don’t feel left out.
Along those lines, don’t get too caught up on the “rules” of an elopement, small wedding, microwedding or minimony. Figure out how many people you want to invite, or who your must-haves are, and don’t worry about the verbiage of the event.
Finally, if you want to have a small wedding but are worried about what people will think, to this we say: it’s 2021. Elopements are no longer a secret code meaning that there’s trouble in paradise. Some couples don’t like being in the spotlight or they want to save their money for something else. Let people think what they want to think and get married however you want.
Telling People You’re Eloping
Do you have to share with everyone that you’re having an elopement? Not at all. But some people want to celebrate their small wedding. If that’s the case, there are a few ways you can share the news.
If you’re worried about some close friends or family members feeling bummed that they aren’t going to be a part of your wedding, let them know that they are still included in the fun.
If you’re planning to elope, offer a virtual component. This turns your event into a hybrid wedding, meaning you are catering to both in-person and remote guests.
Whether you are sharing your elopement news on social media or with a tailored group of people, let them know how they can still help you celebrate.
Even if you are not adding a wedding live stream to your big day, many people will still want to congratulate you and send gifts, so feel free to share your registry.
If you are adding a live streaming service to your small wedding, let people know how they can tune in and watch.
In fact, one of the reasons couples book with LoveStream far in advance is for that very purpose. Soon after you book, you’ll receive your wedding website URL. This is the link you can start sharing with loved ones to watch your event on wedding day.
Sharing Your Elopement With Loved Ones
A standard elopement has fewer than 10 guests in attendance. But that doesn’t mean only 10 people can help you celebrate. Check out Alex and Candice’s LoveStream that they shared with over a hundred virtual guests! (PS, want what they got? Book our Elite package 😉)
Many people want to elope and still allow their friends and family to partake in their big day in some way. Maybe you don’t want anyone else physically there, but you would love for your family and close friends to see the joy on your face when your officiant announces you as married! Or maybe you want your closest people there, but you want your entire social media following to have the chance to watch.
When our founders created LoveStream, they did so for this reason and many others. Our one-way, high-def wedding live streaming platform allows for couples to share their big day with as many people as they want, regardless of physical location.
We help couples share their small weddings with an unlimited number of guests. Our multi-camera options allow for at-home guests to see the faces of both partners as they say “I do.” This gives at-home guests a view that is, frankly, better than the front row.
If live streaming your elopement sounds like a good option for you, book a meeting with one of our LoveStream consultants and see why our clients chose us to live stream their wedding. If you’re certain you want to be on #TeamLoveStream and join hundreds of couples and tens of thousands of guests from all over the world who have streamed and viewed with us, then book your wedding live streaming package today.