![]() ![]() They married more than 300 couples in ceremonies that, although not legally binding, were often profound. They lent out thrifted gowns, gifted rubber rings and devised a Mad Libs-style format so people could quickly write personalized vows. The couple met at Burning Man in 2009 and returned several years after that to perform free wedding ceremonies to honor the festival’s tradition of giving. “They’d rather have this quickie ceremony,” she said, “and spend the money on a world cruise for a honeymoon.”Īnd if marital longevity is your goal, there’s evidence that’s a good call. These days, she said, many of her Gen Z and younger millennial clients prioritize saving for travel and a down payment on a house. ![]() Jones-Steward - who offers a beach elopement package starting at $399 - keeps in touch with many of the couples who eloped during the pandemic and learned that some who originally planned to have another big ceremony down the road ultimately decided against it, realizing they were grateful to have avoided the stress and cost. ![]() A survey conducted by a diamond company a few months before the pandemic found that more than 90% of millennials said they would consider eloping. ![]() Google searches for “elopement” - a term whose definition has evolved in recent years, to suggest a small, destination wedding more than something furtive - are even higher now than during the first wave of pandemic shutdowns. Some of the lexicon popularized during the shutdowns - “micro-wedding” and “minimony,” the portmanteau of mini and ceremony - still dominates the bridal blogosphere, and hundreds of companies have cropped up to cater to tiny gatherings. ![]()
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