Skipping out on a traditional wedding day doesn't mean skipping out on an unforgettable wedding day. It just means you've decided to do things YOUR way. And I think that's awesome...cause it is YOUR day.
Eloping doesn't have to be a last minute decision to run away from your family. It is what YOU make it. This could mean a small intimate ceremony that still includes all of your favorite people - it just looks a bit different than a huge extravaganza.