Planning a wedding is a ton of work -- anyone who tries to tell you otherwise probably isn't telling the truth.

That's one reason many couples opt for a low-key elopement rather than the headache of planning a big wedding. Below are 11 confessions from brides and grooms on Whisper -- a free app where people share their secrets anonymously -- who decided to elope, or at least wish they had.

Check out Whisper for more wedding secrets.