My husband and I eloped to save time and money. I loved it, but I still have 4 regrets.

Allie and Ryan Larsen at their wedding.

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• Allie and Ryan Larsen eloped in November 2021.
• Allie Larsen loved eloping but wished she had done a few things differently that day.
• She regrets not having a small reception or hiring a videographer.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allie Larsen, a 37-year-old who lives in Raleigh. It has been edited for length and clarity.

My husband Ryan and I met on Instagram in 2018, right before I turned 30.