I couldn’t agree more Emily Kingsley. My husband and I eloped. We spent the money we would have spent on a one day wedding on an incredibly romantic elopement/honeymoon in Hawaii. 20 years later we are deeply in love and have the fondest memories of saying our vows on the beach as the sun set and our new life together dawned. Our family and friends got over it and when we sent out announcements, we were surprised to receive wedding gifts. The day was about us. With or without our family and friends, marriage is a celebration of love and however you choose to express it, they will love you.