Some people spend their entire lives planning for their wedding day, keeping a scrapbook of magazine clippings of their dream dress; others skip all that and just get married. To help couples be married at a fraction of the cost, businesses like Just Eloped have emerged, and their founder, Janessa White, is at the forefront of this trend. White explained to INSIDER why so many couples are opting for elopements rather than grandiose weddings.
Eloping is a great way to cut costs and manage your money better.According to White, the national average for a wedding in the United States is roughly $36,000. Weddings may be extremely expensive once all the bills from the caterer, florist, entertainment, and location have been paid. According to White, "I met a gal who spent $85,000 on her wedding and she's still paying that off." The regret lies with her, you might say.