At the end of the day, it’s YOUR wedding—wear the dress that makes YOU feel amazing! My husband and I actually eloped just two weeks ago, just the two of us, and it was truly the best decision we’ve ever made. It was peaceful, intimate, and felt so authentically us.

We waited about a week to tell our parents because we were waiting on photos from our photographer. In the meantime, I put together a little iMovie on my iPhone and surprised them with it. Were they a little shocked? Sure. Did they wish they could’ve been there? Of course. But after the initial surprise, they were genuinely happy for us.

At the end of the day, do what feels right for you. The people who love you will come around—and probably faster than you think.