Any ideas for a Tahoe mtb elopement/family issues

[TrekJeni]

Thanks for the replies ladies.

I guess I didn't explain myself well enough before and there was some confusion. I'm not that good at being a "girl" and don't know all the wedding terminology. When I said elopement, I meant I envisioned just the two of us and some sort of licensed person to make it legal. Just the two of us because I didn't think anyone else would be able to afford it or be able to take the time off. We weren't concerned about no one seeing it as we will probably hire some videographre person so we can play the ceremony at the reception when we get back home.

I didn't realize that elopement meant "shhh it's a secret!"

Again, thanks for the info. We'll keep you posted on how it all turns out!

Jeni

[msincredible]

We just did this two weeks ago, at San Francisco City Hall.
It was just us, the officiant, and one friend who was our witness and unofficial photographer.

4 people knew in advance besides the friend: my parents (they were all for it), his mom (also all for it), and his brother (against it).

We'll probably have some sort of casual party to serve as a reception/house-warming for our friends sometime next year (we're also in the process of buying a house).

I wouldn't do it any other way.

Best wishes!

[Pedal Wench]

We just did this two weeks ago, at San Francisco City Hall.
It was just us, the officiant, and one friend who was our witness and unofficial photographer.

4 people knew in advance besides the friend: my parents (they were all for it), his mom (also all for it), and his brother (against it).

We'll probably have some sort of casual party to serve as a reception/house-warming for our friends sometime next year (we're also in the process of buying a house).

I wouldn't do it any other way.

Best wishes!

Congrats!!! And welcome to TE! Are you the same Ms. Incredible from BikeForums? Welcome!

[msincredible]

Congrats!!! And welcome to TE! Are you the same Ms. Incredible from BikeForums? Welcome!

Yes and thanks!

[sundial]

I've learned that weddings are for the parents.

With that being said, if you choose to have a wedding on your trip, maybe consider having a formal reception upon your return. That will give your family and friends an opportunity to share in your new union.

[malkin]

I got married in Reno at a place called the Commission for Civil Marriage (or something like that) and we like to joke that we've been committing civil marriage ever since. I think it cost $35.00. I highly recommend it. Especially if you value civility.


Best wishes for a rich and generous love!