Elope – Elopement - Eloping

You and your partner make the decision to elope

• You are in love, you and your partner decide that you want to get married without the fuss of a tradition wedding.  You agree and say at the same time, let’s elope!  Or maybe you are planning on eloping? The preparation can be limited to little or no fuss – as much as you both desire.  How much time do you need to plan your elopement?  Eloping isn’t something that couples plan far ahead of time.  By definition, eloping involves getting married quickly and without the knowledge of parents and other close friends. Some couples elope as a means to marry someone who is not accepted by their parents while other couples elope to avoid huge weddings filled with pomp and circumstance. Whatever the reason, a decision must be made by both individuals to elope.

Eloping Australia

• Although the term "eloping" quickly conjures up images of a quick trip to Las Vegas for quick nuptials in a drive-thru chapel, eloping can take place anywhere in Australia as long as the ceremony is unexpected by people who know the couple. The wedding might take place at the local courthouse or at an exotic location, but eloping couples usually don't invite guests along unless the few guests are notified at the spur of the moment. A small wedding does not automatically equal an elopement, but instead must be a surprise to people who might otherwise have been involved in a large, formal ceremony and reception.

Legalities for Eloping in Australia

• Even though eloping is usually a quick decision, sometimes done after very little deliberation, there are still rules and regulations that need to be followed. Every state in Australia has its own laws regarding marriage, and some of these rules are designed to prevent impulsive marriages. Any couple looking to elope should first find out the requirements of the state they want to get married in to ensure that their elopement doesn't turn into a meaningless ceremony rather than a legal marriage. Elope to the Coast are happy to assist you with your Gold Coast elopement and all the legalities for marrying in queensland.

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