I dreamed of a lavish wedding and started saving thousands. But I decided to elope and spend the money on my family instead.
Briefly

Britt Jones, initially dreaming of a lavish wedding, shifted her priorities after having children. She and her husband, Conor, considered the financial strain of a large wedding, estimating costs exceeding $20,000 and realizing they would need significant loans and savings. As they reflected on their growing family, the couple decided against a grand celebration, ultimately opting to elope. This choice not only minimized stress but also allowed them to allocate funds towards their children's future and meaningful investments, emphasizing family over a costly wedding day.
Eloping became the attractive option as we realized the stress and expense of a large wedding didn't align with our new priorities as parents.
The decision to eschew a lavish wedding allowed us to redirect our finances toward meaningful investments in our kids' futures rather than a single day of celebration.
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