What Wedding Traditions Carry Through To Elopements?
The most obvious tradition that remains the same is the actual wedding ceremony itself, be it a religious service or civil. Most couples also enjoy keeping many of the elements of the larger wedding but on a smaller scale. For instance, beautiful wedding attire is still an important part of the event, but in a more intimate setting, the couple may choose to wear clothing that is less showy that incorporates something other than the traditional white, with a design and texture that is especially flattering and/or appealing to their partner. Other couples want to remember the day in a very traditional way they want the “historical” portraits in the full wedding regalia! Traditions that enhance the romantic elements of the wedding and honeymoon are also very important, but need to reflect what is important to both the bride and the groom. Many women enjoy having traditional components as part of the ceremony: a beautiful bouquet, cake and champagne, the “big white dress,” the groom in a t
