My husband and I eloped now what?

My husband and I eloped. He is in the military and it was easier for us to get it done when we could. Unfortunately none of our family or friends were there. I would like to know the proper etiquette on having a big wedding. How soon can it be? Our families and closest friends all know that we are married. Would it be considered a renewal of vows? Do we announce our marriage and invite people to our ceremony on the same invitation? or Do we not tell anyone else and let them assume this is our wedding? Really I just need any and all advice on what we do now that we’ve eloped!

You can do this whenever you and your husband would like to, and you can have it as elaborate or as small and intimate as you would like. You can go all out and have everything the same as you would if it was your “official” wedding, there are just a couple of differences.

1 – You will not need to do any of the paperwork to obtain a marriage license as you are already married.

2 – You will not need to have an ordained officiant, unless you choose to. This means you can have a friend or family member do this, unless you have a pastor or someone already in mind. But because you are already married, it is not a requirement.

Other than that, dream big and have the day you’ve always wanted!

Congratulations!!

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