Funny Elopement Announcements: 8 Ways to Share the Happy News

Whether you snuck off for a magical elopement in solitude or had a small ceremony with only your closest family members, announcing your newly married status is probably on your to-do list. While there’s no rule that says you must tell everyone you know — or anyone, really — it’s fun to share the big news. If you want to take a light-hearted approach, you can’t go wrong with sending funny elopement announcements. 

Here, you’ll find humorous announcement designs along with plenty of tips for crafting an amusing message to let folks know that you did the damn thing!

Funny Elopement Announcements for When Nobody Was Invited

So you’ve gone and tied the knot without a huge celebration. Nothing fancy, just love. Congrats! Now it’s time to have a little fun with everyone else and share the happy news by sending out funny elopement announcements. Consider one of these artist-curated designs from our collection of elopement announcements to spread the word and put a smile on some faces.

1. Simple Spotlight Announcement

Design: Ashley Ottinger (photo courtesy of Julia Kinnunen Photography)

If you want to skip all the fancy bells and whistles and just share the happy news, look for a simple design like this Simple Spotlight announcement. Upload a wedding photo from your special day and let that take center stage. 

Customize the design by adding your names and the wedding date if that’s something you want to share. You can also take the design up a notch by changing up the color scheme and adding elements like a wax seal or music.

You can make the card funnier by adding a tagline like “Gone eloping” or “I thought a white dress would look good on me!”

2. Splatter Frame Announcement

Design: Patrice Horvath Design (photo courtesy of Jimmy Bishop)

Love art? Use this elopement announcement template to share the news that you just got married. Featuring a festive and fun paint splatter design, this wedding announcement card doesn’t take itself too seriously. Choose a simple color palette for a more understated look or opt for a metallic layout for something more eye-catching.

Build the humor by adding a fun photo from the big wedding day, like one where you’re jumping for joy. Add a clever caption like “We got hitched” or “Love made us do it!”

3. We Couldn’t Wait Announcement

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Share a wedding announcement photo that injects a little humor into the mix with this Couldn’t Wait card. It features three photo slots so you can make guests feel like they were there with you by sharing a few snaps from your special day. 

This elopement announcement card also has a supported backside to include a more detailed message about your wedding day. You can also use this space to invite guests to a different yet related celebration: your post-elopement party! (Think of it as a modern and quirky twist on a traditional wedding reception invitation.) Add funny phrasing like, “We snuck out and got a head start, but you can catch up and celebrate with us at our elopement party!”

4. Modern Just Married Announcement

Design: Erika Firm

Use this modern elopement announcement to proclaim “Just married” from the rooftops. On the front of this announcement postcard is where you can add a gorgeous photo of your big day. On the back, you can share funny stories from your elopement ceremony or invite guests to a wedding after-party that you have planned.

Here are some story ideas you can share:

• Explain the chaos of finding a wedding dress just a week before the surprise event
• Talk about the trek out to a stunning viewpoint where you swapped vows
• Include a quick breakdown of how your parents reacted to the news in a funny way

5. Love Can’t Wait Announcement

Design: Signature Greenvelope

When love just can’t wait, use this funny wedding photo card design to announce the special news to loved ones. Share a photo of the special day front and center and include tales from your adventure on the supported backside.

On the back of the card, you can share a quick breakdown of why you wanted to keep the special moment private. Finish up with a fun story from the big day or make each card personal by sharing a funny memory you shared as a couple with the recipient. 

For example, you could say to a dear friend: “Remember that time you planned a massive wedding — where I had to help? Well, I didn’t want to do it again. Instead, we tied the knot in a low-key wedding ceremony and now we want you to join us for a laid-back celebration. Please forgive us. We promise there will be lots of food and fun!”

6. We Did the Damn Thing Announcement

Design: Signature Greenvelope

You did it and now you’re done — except for sharing the news. Tell your loved ones “We tied the knot” with this fun wedding elopement announcement. Upload a photo of you two as newlyweds doing something silly like smashing cake in each other’s faces. This simple, one-sided template is perfect for couples who don’t want to spend a lot of time designing an announcement.

7. Vintage Polaroid Trio Announcement

Design: Signature Greenvelope (photo courtesy of Julia Kinnunen Photography)

Skipped the traditional wedding? Tell everyone “We eloped” in a fun way with this wedding elopement announcement. With its Polaroid-style vintage vibes, it’s perfect for couples who want to exude a fun and retro sensibility. The photo-centric design also makes this feel very comfy and casual — just like the actual wedding day itself.

8. Love and Light Announcement

Design: Maria Hilas Louie Design

This Love and Light elopement announcement features a modern layout, boho vibes, and plenty of room for creativity. Include a silly photo of the happy couple or share a snap from your destination wedding ceremony. This design doubles as a wedding invitation or party invitation if you want guests to celebrate with you at a small reception.

Have Fun With Your Elopement Announcement

If you decided to skip the save the dates and got hitched without all the hoopla of typical wedding plans, then these funny elopement announcement ideas are just what you need to share the news of your big day with loved ones. 

And if you’re taking it a step further with a happily ever after-party, these announcements can double as invitations so you can celebrate with the ones you love later. You can go for a late-night celebration with your nearest and dearest or host a post-elopement reception with friends, relatives, coworkers, and neighbors.

No matter how you choose to celebrate and share the news, put your own spin on it with digital invitations and announcements from Greenvelope. Each design is customizable and you can upload your own from-scratch creations to make it truly unique. The bottom line is that you’ve reached one of life’s biggest milestones and it’s now time to share the love with as much humor and heart as you can muster.