Run Away Big Wedding A
Elope to Charleston
from the
LTHOUGH MANY women still dream of tying the knot in a really big way, some of them are
finding the expense of such an event to be over the top. An average wedding for even a small crowd can
BY BARBARA PATRICK
cost $20,000, and weddings with a price tag of $50,000 or more have become common. In addition to the high cost, couples find that preparing for the big event can induce big-time stress. Te wedding day should be one of celebration, not of frustration. Te easy way, of course, is to elope, but there is not much romance involved in that plan. I’d like to suggest a happy medium: Elope to Charleston. I realized a few years ago that there were few elopement packages available and decided to fill that niche. To my surprise, there was a demand for an elopement service. One prospective client called and said, “I’m so overwhelmed. … My sister suggested I call you!” After chatting for a few minutes, I had enough information to begin crafting a proposal for her that would be romantic, special and reasonably inexpensive. A full package includes accommodations, a wedding dinner, the ceremony venue, officiant and photographer. Most couples choose to tie the knot at the gazebo in White
Point Gardens, but some opt for a beach setting. We were surprised by a request for a sunrise ceremony, but we rose – early – to the occasion and we were glad we did. As the couple pledged their undying love and eternal commitment, the sun emerged from the Atlantic Ocean. It was such a special moment. “It was wonderful,” said Amy
Shook, the bride. “We had no stress and we started the day as a married couple.”
After a lazy day on the beach, they celebrated with a wedding dinner at one of Charleston’s fine restaurants.
Elope to Charleston is an easy and
relatively inexpensive way get married in a special setting, and the package also includes a honeymoon in one of the nation’s top vacation destinations. Since each plan is customized for a specific couple, your wedding will be both unique and special. So ditch the big wedding and spend the money you save on a house or a car. Elope to Charleston.
Elope to Charleston offers a variety of packages geared to each couple’s needs. More information is available at www.
ElopeToCharleston.com.
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