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WHO? Mrs. Jones
VIP December 2016

~WHO? Mrs. Jones Courthouse Elopement Pro-BAM!

WHO? Mrs. Jones, on January 12, 2017 at 10:14 AM

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Well! We did it. We ELOPED. I didn’t think I would write a long entry for my BAM, but I know that I personally wrung the internet dry for information about a courthouse elopement, and I know it’s a hot topic here on WW. SO. I wanted to include a little backstory, items that I thought were important...

Well! We did it. We ELOPED. I didn’t think I would write a long entry for my BAM, but I know that I personally wrung the internet dry for information about a courthouse elopement, and I know it’s a hot topic here on WW. SO. I wanted to include a little backstory, items that I thought were important to prepare for the elopement, and how the ceremony went down. Everything was planned in a 2 month period, from the date we decided to elope, to the date we married. It might totally bore some people, and feel free to skip over the text, but I want to touch base on the things that I wondered about and had no idea what to expect, and also some highlights. I’ll post the detailed recount below.


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  • Caroline
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    Hello from Columbus! You look so flippin' happy, and your dress is GORGEOUS! Congratulations!

    @FutureHazel: I HIGHLY recommend Chelsie Casagrande at Big House Photography: http://www.bighousephotos.com/. She's shooting our wedding in May. She actually has her event calendar on the "My Year" tab, so you should be able to find out pretty quickly whether she might be available on your date (not sure if 2/3 is when you're eloping or your original date). She doesn't have reviews on WW yet, but she does have them on The Knot and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/bighousephotography1/reviews/). I'd be happy to help you out if you like her work and need any more information!

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  • MrsHazel
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    @caroline - thank you! I'll check that out. Currently waiting to hear if original photographer is going to be able to be there Smiley smile

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  • Kristina
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    I am absolutely in love with your story how amazing....eloping has crossed both our minds....except this is my first marriage and I am his second. Every time i mention eloping he giggles and assures me Its not what I really want or deserve. I'm so torn as we have so much going on from here to there, and I've come to the realization that everything I am planning and working my ass off for isn't for us at all but for our guests....I would much rather fly somewhere warm and elope with close family. I just want to be his wife already....engaged since 2014 won't be married till 2018....I can't wait!

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  • Young halloween bride
    Expert October 2017
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    Awwee that's so cute

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  • Mrs.D
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    Love!!!!!!!!

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  • C
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    Cham ·
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    Congratulations everything looked beautiful n u as well

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  • F
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    I am crying from reading what you wrote and looking through your pictures. Your photographer definitely captured the love. I especially love the part when you said you guys held hands through the bathroom door. So sweet. Congratulations!!!

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  • Samantha
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    Love love love! Beautiful congrats

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  • soontobeRTR
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    Gorgeous family! Congrats!!!!!

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  • WHO? Mrs. Jones
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    I am so touched and elated by all of the positive reinforcement and support! To those who are conflicted, I definitely made it seem like it was an easier decision than it was. It's hard not to consider the "stigma" around a courthouse wedding and what people might think. I avoided telling people, and barely mentioned it on here at all, because when someone hears courthouse wedding, they think it lacks sentiment or isn't a "real" wedding. I knew what my day was going to be like, but the pictures spoke for themselves. Of course I thought I was going to walk down the aisle, but I could ALSO see myself doing exactly what we did. Embracing the ease that came along with eloping at the courthouse made everything worth it. Thank you thank you thank you for all of your kind words and for sharing your feelings! I definitely empathize with your conflicting feelings and encourage you to do what your heart truly desires. This is one of those few events that occur in life that needs to be done the way YOU want, without regard for what others might think/feel/want.

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  • BoozyBaker
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    This. Is. Perfection.

    All of it, absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!!

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  • Elizabeth
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    Your story made me cry. I LOVE that you made it all about YOU ( and husband of course) Ive always considered eloping because its always been just me and FH without any help from our famiies, so I wanted our wedding day to be just about us. I love that you did it!

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  • Chrissy4985
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    Congrats, you looked great!

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  • WHO? Mrs. Jones
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    @Elizabeth I think it's so very important to have the wedding you can afford, but to also have the wedding that you will enjoy. It's tough for brides & grooms to find that balance, especially because of what people might think about you, or hurt feelings, or the regret of not having the big ordeal!

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  • Krystal
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    These photos are absolutely beautiful! The genuine joy on both of your faces is so wonderful to see. I'm in love with your hair and the bell sleeves on your dress! Perfect! You have a beautiful family. Congratulations!

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  • Chelsey
    Dedicated November 2017
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    So beautiful! you did it right! Congrats!

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  • Mrs. Spring
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    Omg! You lookso beautiful. Your H is handsome and your son is adorable. I used to live in both Cincinnati and Columbus. Never been to Lindeys. Thanks for sharing!!!!
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