Eloping Christmas!

RubyRed8067
RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
edited January 5 in Chit-Chat
We're still deciding which day. We want to tell the family either C Eve or Chrismas day. What would you think if you had that kind of surprise on Christmas morning/Eve??

Excited :bigsmile:

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  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Congrats.


    Depends on how the family is going to feel. Really. Are they going to be disappointed they weren't included? If so, I'd wait and tell them right after the holidays.

    Christmas is such a special holiday, such a family time.... that yeah. If they weren't included in the moment of eloping I'd wait.


    But that's just me, I guess it depends on your family.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Don't people usually elope because nobody approves?

    After the holidays. If my brother or someone close to me announced they eloped, and it were a holiday, I'd be miffed. I'd likely flip the table, unless there was pie on it. In which case I would flip the kid table. It's lighter, anyhow.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Leave Christmas out of it. Just my opinion.
  • keelz2010
    keelz2010 Posts: 182 Member
    After Christmas if you're not sure how they will react. My friends sister eloped and she said her Mum cried for weeks afterwards as she was so upset. I think it's wonderfully romantic though, best wishes!
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    I would not think that would be a gift.
  • rgrange
    rgrange Posts: 236 Member
    Leave Christmas out of it. Just my opinion.

    wouldn't want to upset Santa
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Leave Christmas out of it. Just my opinion.

    wouldn't want to upset Santa

    Exactly. That's a short trip to the naughty list.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Is this your gown? If so, I say go for it. If not, get drunk on new years and go elope in Vegas like everyone else.

    santa-gown.jpg
  • returntorural
    returntorural Posts: 339 Member
    As someone who got married in a courthouse in a sort of slap-dash fashion, I'd advise you to not elope. Your family probably wants to be invovled. It's a special thing for parents (providing they like who you're marrying). And you might miss all the celebrating, gifts, well-wishes. It'll feel less special, maybe not right away, but in hindsight.

    Best wishes, though, on whatever you decide.
  • LaurySch
    LaurySch Posts: 277 Member
    I think it's a great idea - but I'm coming from the side of someone who has one failed wedding/marriage and has never wanted a big wedding!

    I'm guessing you've already taken into account who will be pi$$ed that they weren't included (if any) and that you are going ahead anyway - so I'd say if you think no one will splash spiked eggnog in your faces go with telling them on Christmas day.

    Congrats and hope you have a long and wonderful marriage!
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    Thanks :-) We're practically married anyway. We can't afford a big wedding, and it would be since the family is so huge. So, we're planning on having the big party after.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Thanks :-) We're practically married anyway. We can't afford a big wedding, and it would be since the family is so huge. So, we're planning on having the big party after.

    you have a big family? your just going to have a part after?? I think your going to p**** a lot of people off. talk to your big family, get the money from them for the wedding.
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