I am very happy and in love with my boyfriend, we have been best friends for three years. We want to get married but don't want to deal with the mental or financial stress of a wedding, what we really want to do is elope. I am talking to all of you about this because maybe you might have been in my shoes and have feedback! I know this is a decision I will not regret, he is the one for me, but I also don't want family gatherings to be hostile territory because we didn't make everyone and their dog a part of our special day. Thank you for your input! indiegirl.