Two sets of our good friends have eloped in the past couple of years - one in Sydney and the other in the Gold Coast. Both sets ended up having problems with their families getting extremely upset and offended that they weren't there to help celebrate it. One brides brother was particulary upset and offended as he had always hoped to one day walk her down the aisle as their father had passed away.

I know it is your big day but I think you just need to keep in mind that not everyone will be happy about it.