Author	Thread: Should I elope?
Admin	Should I elope? Posted : 11 May, 2010 08:34 PM (I wasn't quite sure which forum this would fit in best, so just decided to put it here =) I'd love input from the ladies as well, though!) So, I'm about 80% sure that I want to elope v. having a wedding... for a few different reasons, one of which is a bit complicated... But anyway, someone pointed out to me awhile back that eloping is not Biblical (in his opinion). And I've asked a couple people since then and haven't really found anyone who concurs with his opinion. And I don't really concur with his opinion either... BUT... I still sometimes wonder if eloping is the right thing to do?? This person who shared his opinion about eloping with me feels that it is not Biblical because he thinks that marriage is similar to baptism in that it should be a public profession. He feels that the speaking of the vows ought to have the church as a witness, for purposes of accountability mainly. He also pointed out that marriage ceremonies in Biblical times were not done in secret. So, I'm wondering what all of you think? Do you think there is any Biblical reason why an actual wedding is better than eloping? Do you think eloping would be wrong in God's eyes in any way? And, if the woman wants to elope, but the man prefers an actual wedding, should the woman submit and have a wedding? Post Reply
View Profile History	Should I elope? Posted : 15 May, 2010 08:48 PM If it was just my husband, the minister, and I, I'd be happy, but I'd even be shy about kissing then. And I suppose that really makes me sound like a prude, but it's not that... Because I do think that things should be passionate and steamy, but only behind closed doors. And then there is my fear of tripping in front of people. Post Reply
bcpianogal View Profile History	Should I elope? Posted : 15 May, 2010 08:50 PM Oh, the whole kissing thing is easy...I know of more than one couple who didn't kiss during the ceremony. One couple went directly from the ceremony to a private room in the church and had a good long smooch. Another just waited until they got out the door and kissed while waiting for the wedding party to slowly file out. I know of one location (a chapel at a Christian college) that does not allow kissing to take place in the chapel...I kinda think that's weird, but it's the rule, so everyone who gets married there HAS to wait until they leave the chapel. I also have mixed feelings about kissing during the ceremony. I KNOW I don't want my first-ever kiss to be in front of everyone. So I would either want a couple practice kisses before the wedding, or I'd want to wait until we could kiss in private. I think I'd be ok with either option, but I'd prefer the couple practice kisses. Post Reply
View Profile History	Should I elope? Posted : 15 May, 2010 08:53 PM It's nice to know that I'm not alone w/ my feelings about kissing!! =) Post Reply

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