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5 Ways To Include Family in Your Elopement

Trust me, I get it. Sometimes you feel the call to an elopement deep in your soul but you still want to include your family. Believe it or not you can have both! I have tons of couples asking me this question and I’ve come up with quite a few solutions over the years. Of course, it’s always best if I know exactly what kind of day you’re dreaming up before I make suggestions, but in the meantime here are a few ways you can include your family – whether you want them physically present or not:

  1. Have your family members write letters that you read to each other during your elopement day.
  2. Include family in a ceremony and then go off for your own adventure just the two of you.
  3. Have a full elopement adventure just the two of you and then have a party for family & friends later on.
  4. Go on an easily accessible adventure so your family members can tag along.
  5. Make a whole weekend out of your elopement and spend one day with family and the other just you two.

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couple eloping on an overlook with their close family

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My name is Jessica and I am the dreamer behind Jessica Lauren Photography! When I’m not behind the camera I love spending time with my dog hiking, out on my paddle board, or getting some quality time with my husband while we explore local events. I love spending time on the coast no matter which side of the U.S. I’m on and I’m always chasing that perfect sunset.