Did anyone elope and just not tell anyone, ever?

[Lottapianos]

I mean get married, just the two of you, witnesses off the street or your photographer or whatever, go out for drinks and dinner just you two, and then just get on with life. No big party afterwards, no announcement.

Considering all sorts of options. I have a difficult relationship with my parents and they would be FUMING if we told them we had got married in secret. I honestly couldn't face the fall out. So if we did the secret wedding, it would have to stay secret from family. We live in UK and they are in Ireland so logistically this could work.

Any similar experiences to share? How did it all work out, and would you recommend it?

[Brideintheheadlights]

No, but now we're into wedidng planning, I kind of wished we had! Good for you, sounds lovely.

[Lottapianos]

😁 Thanks. I've heard a few people say they wish they had just buggered off and done it quietly because they found the wedding so stressful!

[GOODCAT]

No experience but my mum was always clear she would be upset if she missed it. My husband's mother wouldn't have minded missing it! We changed the date so she had no excuse!

We kept it simple, very low cost and just had close family.

I got talked into and assisted with buying a dress by a colleague purely for one photo! I am glad she did.

I would regret keeping the marriage a secret or hurt my family when they found out purely because I didn't like the idea of the wedding bit (or the cost). I can't imagine being able to keep it a permanent secret.