Each couple has its own ideas and desires for what its wedding day will look like. For some people, it’s a large wedding with all their loved ones there to celebrate with them. For others, it’s an intimate, adventurous elopement with few guests—if any at all. If an elopement is your style, consider these ideas for announcing it to loved ones who may not have been there in person.

Photo Albums

Creating a beautiful photo album for your loved ones to cherish is one idea for announcing your elopement. You can purchase a physical album or use online resources to create a digital photo album, although the latter will allow greater creativity and flexibility. And if you decide to have a celebratory reception at a later date, you can place the invitation in the back of the photo album. This will be a pleasant surprise for the recipient.

In Person

Of course, sharing the news in person is a great way to tell loved ones of your elopement. You may want to consider who you’re sharing the news with before making your announcement; if you foresee them feeling disappointed by not being included, be prepared to meet them where they’re at. However, remind yourself that your wedding day was for you and your spouse, and you shouldn’t feel guilty for your decision to elope.

Via Mail

Sending a card via mail is a popular way to announce an elopement or invite people to a post-celebration. This is a fun choice because the options are endless. From unique paper textures for invitations to photo collages for announcements, a physical card can look elegant and unique and reach as many people as you need it to. This is a great way to honor and respect the people you know while holding true to yourself and your decision to elope.

From mountainside or beachside to a traditional church, elopements are now a common wedding style that’s less shocking than it once was. If you and your partner decided to elope, consider how you want to announce your elopement to your loved ones. Have a plan in mind to make sure no one feels left out.

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