In this economy, is eloping right for you?

With the U.S. economy in a fixed frown and the average American wedding price tag hovering at around $30,000, jetting off to a Virgin island, Vegas, or simply a City Hall near you sounds romantic and downright logical. In addition to the bucks saved for arguably more important things such as a down payment on a house or car, eloping can also be much less stressful than planning a full-scale wedding. But planning an elopement isn’t necessarily stress-free. Many brides and grooms encounter a different form of stress when friends and relatives complain of feeling slighted. As a couple, Groom Groove suggests sitting down and weighing the pros and cons together. You might be surprised at what type of wedding suits you best.