Do Tell: Would You Elope?

December 16, 2008

It's no secret that Heidi and Spencer eloped in Mexico, but after watching how it all came to fruition last night on The Hills, I couldn't help but feel badly for Heidi — was it just me or did she look incredibly sad the morning after her big day? Her family was clearly part of the reason why Spencer whisked her away, but it seemed as though she was disappointed that her family wasn't there to support her, let alone offer their blessing. While marriage is a personal commitment between husband and wife, do tell, would you ever elope on a whim like Heidi and Spencer did?

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77 Comments

2 years 17 weeks

I did! And I wouldn't change a thing about it!

3 years 29 weeks

i thought about it and would consider eloping with my bf for sure. i dont like weddings and the attention. i wouldnt want to wear a stupid white dress and waste thousands of money on one single day when we can use it on our honeymoon and the rest of our lives today. i think my parents would not be impressed if i did choose to do that but i would hold a small party with close family and friends to celebrate with them :) i think that would be perfect.. for me anyway :)

3 years 39 weeks

I honestly wish more people would do so. Most weddings are gauche and ridiculous. My niece is the only person I know who had a tasteful wedding. It was for 100 or less people, and it was during the afternoon in a beautiful restaurant. Everything but the food and the dress was relaxed.

Jamie2010 4 years 8 weeks

Until you've started the process of actually planning your wedding... you won't understand how absolutely horrendous it can be! My fiance proposed in December, and it's March and by this time, I'm ready to go to the courhouse and just get it over with! Luckily, we haven't booked anything, so we may just do that!

clareberrys 4 years 22 weeks

I could never elope...I want everyone to share the excitement and happiness with me and my significant other!

dleighl 4 years 22 weeks

I eloped. My husband's brother had just had the huge wedding the year before and my brother was going through a nasty divorce, so both sides were relieved that we weren't going to insist on a big production. We've been married 18 years and have never regretted it. My parents are kindof cheap and my husband's parents go overboard, so they would probably still hate each other to this day if we had tried to have a wedding.

Marni7 4 years 22 weeks

If I ever get married I do plan on going away and doing it, but with family and friends there, so i dont think i could elope..with that said..my parents eloped and are still together to this day! :)

OoOThisIsMeOoO 4 years 22 weeks

Never!!! It's my new husband and my day and I want all of my family and friends there 2 celebrate and make a big deal about it! You only get married once so it should be a big event.

dkaufmann125 4 years 22 weeks

Hell yeah maybe during vacation or City Hall - I hate the idea of a weding and ceremony and well I really have no family but I find the whole situation embarassing and stressful. I would definately elope if I felt like getting married but I've been with my boyfriend for almost 5 years and no marriage seems to be workingn besides I dont want his last name or kids really I would just want to reap the benefits!

dkaufmann125 4 years 22 weeks

psterling 4 years 22 weeks

I always thought I wanted a big wedding and now that I had one, I realize that a small destination wedding would've been perfect. But if I hadn't had that big wedding I probably would've always wondered. I feel badly for heidi though.

Angela123 4 years 22 weeks

Totally! It's not about your family, it's about you! I love how people say "it's so selfish". Isnt your wedding supposed to be for your SELF?

queenegg 4 years 22 weeks

I would because my mom tried to get into a fist fight at my sister's and my college graduation. I'm so scared that she'd do something like that that I would prefer her to not be there. The only way I can think to do that without making her disown me again is to elope. I would love to have my family and friends there, but it would be such a hassle worrying about her that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the special day. And since my boyfriend will probably propose in the next couple months, I'm REALLY worried about this because he wants a "real" wedding.And yes, I know with a mother like that I shouldn't care about her disowning me, but she's my mom and I hurts so much to know that she doesn't want me in her life that I do everything I can to keep her "happy" with me.

queenegg 4 years 22 weeks

I would because my mom tried to get into a fist fight at my sister's and my college graduation. I'm so scared that she'd do something like that that I would prefer her to not be there. The only way I can think to do that without making her disown me again is to elope. I would love to have my family and friends there, but it would be such a hassle worrying about her that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the special day. And since my boyfriend will probably propose in the next couple months, I'm REALLY worried about this because he wants a "real" wedding. And yes, I know with a mother like that I shouldn't care about her disowning me, but she's my mom and I hurts so much to know that she doesn't want me in her life that I do everything I can to keep her "happy" with me.

doogirl 4 years 22 weeks

I had a big traditional wedding and I loved it, I wouldn't trade it for the world. However, about two weeks before the wedding, I tried to talk my future husband into eloping! ha ha ha It's easier, but I loved having my friends and family there for me!

bbkf 4 years 22 weeks

We had a big, traditional wedding, but I would have been happy to elope as well.

Autumns_Elegy 4 years 22 weeks

Yesum I would.Though it would probably be me whisking him away!

Autumns_Elegy 4 years 22 weeks

Yesum I would. Though it would probably be me whisking him away!

Phunkometry 4 years 22 weeks

I can't stand the idea of a big Italian wedding with everyone and their uncle (literally!)in attendance. But I wouldn't want to do it without my immediate family and my closest friends... so, I'd compromise.

Phunkometry 4 years 22 weeks

SweetiePie91 4 years 22 weeks

I would only elope if we got to bring our parents as well as each bringing our best friend. So I would but not with only my guy I need a very small group with me. That way I can avoid the mom drama Heidi got after her elopement.