I was going to post a thread about this exact topic!
DF and I have just got engaged and are planning on a surprise wedding. We'd actually decided on that before even getting engaged.
Originally we were thinking of having a celebrants marry us at DF's 30th in November next year, but then realised it would be tricky with having my friends attend who don't know DF that well. We've decided now to have it happen during our engagement party. We still have the issue that all my family is interstate, as are a lot of my friends, but we're fairly certain most will come especially if we're telling them that the wedding wouldn't be for another couple of years. We're also thinking about saying the wedding itself will be a small affair with just our parents and the engagement party will be the big celebration. We may have to tell a couple of people (like grandparents) to make sure they are there but I'm not too fussed with the people that I expect won't come.
A pre elopement party is a wonderful idea! Do you know how/when you will drop the bombshell that you're actually getting married?
Depending on how you feel about it, you could perhaps have your child Baptised/Christened or have a naming day (if you are into that) and have the Priest/Celebrant on hand to marry you at the same time that way it really is a surprise.
Or wait another 6 months and have the child's first birthday (inviting you family and friends of course) and have a celebrant rock up and marry you then.
Its not a surprise if you tell people you're eloping, and some people might not come to the party if thats the direction you go down.
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