You’ve probably typed “elopement vs. intimate wedding” into Google at least once already. And if you’re here, you’re likely feeling the tension between two beautiful options: a deeply personal, experience-driven elopement or a small but meaningful gathering with your closest people.

If you’ve found yourself asking, “Is eloping right for us?”—you’re already doing something important: slowing down and questioning what you actually want, not just what’s expected of you.