Pondarosa Elopements

02/22/2023

THE PROS OF ELOPING
You can be more spontaneous: The fewer people involved in your marriage ceremony, the less adhering to a strict timeline really matters. We can watch the weather, and decide to wait 1/2 an hour for more favourable conditions, or you can make an impromptu decision to take portraits in our canoe on the pond, after walking around the property. You can bump your dinner reservation back and get to make more in-the-moment decisions about what would make your elopement ceremony feel the most special.

The pressure to perform is off: We think a lot of people dread the idea of people watching them. If you are already not attracted to that, why would you want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on that? With an elopement, the only eyes on you in what can be an extremely vulnerable moment will be those of your beloved. Without external pressure to behave a certain way, you’ll be free to act in and experience the ceremony as your true self.
Having a good quality photographer and, if you can afford it, a videographer is really important. Especially because, if no guests will be attending your wedding, the inclination to share it after the fact may be stronger than usual. And, without errant cell phone photos and video from attendees to fall back on, your vendor’s work will be your only souvenirs from the day—so you’ll want to be doubly sure they’re trustworthy and talented.

You'll have more freedom: ​People who elope today are mature and confident. They might already live together and have started to build a life together. They’re not going to be guilted into doing something just because everyone is expecting them to. This means: If you’d rather save for a down payment on a home, pay off credit card debt, or use the cash it requires to pull off a reception on something else entirely, do it. And, because you are not spending a large amount of money on your reception, your ceremony can take place where you want. And because fewer people will be involved in your day, you’ll have fewer expectations to feel the need to live up to. That means you can bend and shape traditions entirely as you see fit without worrying what anyone else will think of them.

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02/18/2023

After ceremony sip of champagne for the bride and groom.
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02/15/2023

Just because you have chosen to elope doesn't mean your wedding announcement has to be any less surprising. There are plenty of ways to share the news with your loved ones, both before and after the wedding day. Get creative and have fun with your elopement announcement by exploring an endless array of possibilities.
Plan a special moment where you both exchange gifts or surprises
Use a quirky postcard or gift to make the announcement
Announce the news through a live video chat on the wedding day
Share a photo of the two of you on social media on the wedding day. Host a casual party to reveal the news and celebrate upon your return.
Be proud that you made your elopement your own way!
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02/09/2023

Of course, dogs in weddings will need p**p bags - just sayin'

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02/09/2023

Do you want to include your dog(s) in your elopement? Many couples do! After all, they are a part of your family. Read our blog on including your furry friends. We welcome pets but we do ask that they stay on the leash.

When your dogs are part of your family, it makes perfect sense that you’d want to include them in your special day! I ncluding your dog in an elopement is a delight for us! However, there are a...

02/08/2023

Did you know that we are a dog-friendly venue? Many couples chose to elope with their furry best friend. After all, dogs are so much part of a family! We do ask that you keep them on a leash and have someone there who can assist and supervise while your attention is on each other! - www.pondarosaelopements.com

02/03/2023

Is anyone else missing summer?

02/03/2023

The pros of Eloping on our blog. Check it out.

You can be more spontaneous: The fewer people involved in your marriage ceremony, the less adhering to a strict timeline really matters. We can watch the weather, and decide to wait 1/2 an hour for...

02/03/2023

Just because you have chosen to elope doesn't mean your wedding announcement has to be any less surprising. There are plenty of ways to share the news with your loved ones, both before and after the wedding day. Get creative and have fun with your elopement announcement by exploring an endless array of possibilities.

-Plan a special moment where you both exchange gifts or surprises
-Use a quirky postcard or gift to make the announcement
-Announce the news through a live video chat on the wedding day
-Share a photo of you both on social media on the wedding day
-Host a casual party to reveal the news and celebrate upon your return.
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01/23/2023

Even though we don't open until mid-May, here is a look at what Pondarosa looks like in the winter. Very calm and quiet. The new snow gives it such a majestic feel. - www.pondarosaelopements.com

01/15/2023

Did you know at Pondarosa Elopements you can opt for an upgrade to your elopement package and have beautiful wedding photos taken at Cobourg Beach and Boardwalk? www.pondarosaelopement.com

01/14/2023

If you're considering eloping instead of having a traditional wedding, you're not alone. The popularity of elopement ceremonies has increased during the pandemic and it looks like the trend will continue. Eloping can be a magical and romantic way to exchange vows with just each other present. If you've decided to elope, you may have questions about how to create a meaningful ceremony. Is there a specific script that needs to be followed to make the ceremony legally binding? Can you plan the ceremony in advance or should you wing it? To help answer these questions, we've asked wedding officiant Joanne Wright to share her tips for creating a memorable elopement ceremony script.
Click here to read her tips on our blog. http://www.pondarosaelopements.com/blog/a-note-from-your-officiant
- with Joanne M Wright

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​If you're considering eloping instead of having a traditional wedding, you're not alone. The popularity of elopement ceremonies has increased during the pandemic and it looks like the trend will...