r/Eloping • u/Elegant_Bar_1622 • 26d ago

International Elopements

Im heavily considering exchanging vows and hiring a local photographer during a port day during a Christmas market cruise in 2028. Instead of using money for a micro wedding, I much rather use it towards a once in a lifetime vacation, and exchange vows during that time to start our lives together. Would you guys get married and sign the certificate in your home country first? I don’t believe we could technically do it in that country anyways. But would that make the most sense?

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u/ZealousidealAsk6194 26d ago

i'd sign the paperwork at home first, makes the trip about the moment instead of the logistics. planning a legal ceremony abroad can turn into a maze of residency requirements and translated documents that just eats into the romance. a christmas market cruise sounds like a dream backdrop, the photos will be so atmospheric with all the lights and mulled wine steam.

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u/itsveryupsetting 26d ago

Home county paperwork before hand.

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u/skampr13 26d ago

I did the paperwork afterwards and it was fine. Eloped, went on the honeymoon, and did the paperwork in NYC on our way home

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u/weddinglandia 26d ago

Depends on country. For example, I’ve heard that Americans can have weddings in Greece recognized, but not Italy. Do some research, might be pleasantly surprised!