Real Weddings: Lisa and Jared’s Missouri Elopement

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Rachel Blondé

Lisa and Jared had attended numerous large weddings over the years and they decided they wanted the opposite for their wedding. They wanted something simple, personal, intimate. An elopement was the perfect fit.

Thanks to Katie Day Photography for the gorgeous photos!

Lisa,27 & Jared, 27

Springfield, MO

Wedding Date: September 13, 2012

Number of Guests: 1 person total (minister’s wife)

Wedding Cost: < $5,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Ozark, MO

Wedding Reception Location: none

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We just wanted the moment to be about our relationship. The two of us.

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

Having been in larger weddings, the bride is able to delegate to her bridesmaids or other people. With an intimate wedding, it is up to the bride and groom to get everything set up and ready.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

In order to avoid choosing only certain people to attend our ceremony and potentially causing hurt feelings, we decided it should only be us and our witnesses.

Did you have any issues with the small guest list from friends and family?

No, everyone understood.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

I loved hearing/reading our personal vows.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

It was a special/secret day that I got to spend with the love of my life.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Do it! Some big weddings lose sight of what a wedding is really about: two people getting married. With an intimate wedding it’s all about you (bride and groom)!

Vendors:

Photographer: Katie Day Photography

Cupcakes: The Cup

Dress: Gracie’s Bridal

Suit: Town and County

Flowers: The Flower Merchant

Filed Under: Budget Weddings ($10,000 or less), Elopements, Outdoor Weddings, Real Weddings | 7 Comments

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Posted by bri on January 22nd, 2013 at 8:05am

Great day. Amazing photos!
Posted by Martha J. Jackson on January 22nd, 2013 at 12:17pm

What a beautiful, initmate wedding. Congrats to the happy couple!
Posted by Stephanie on January 23rd, 2013 at 10:13pm

The love that comes through on your photos is amazing! Beautiful wedding! Congrats.
Posted by Velma on January 30th, 2013 at 12:03am

The two of you are simply beautiful. Wishing you many years of happiness....
Posted by Carla on February 20th, 2013 at 4:22am

Beautiful couple and wedding!
Posted by Ashly on February 21st, 2013 at 8:31am

Amazing!! I don't usually leave comments but this wedding to me was a real symbol of two people madly in love! Beautiful!!
Posted by Vanessa on April 19th, 2013 at 11:37am

i absolutely loved this... just beautiful and so intimate...