Small Wedding Big Reception Later

Couples who elope then celebrate with a reception like party afterward.

Small wedding big reception later. I also came to the conclusion that my taste in wedding gowns runs on the expensive side although i was supposed to look for gowns. I also felt weird about wearing a big white gown as this party was about 1 5 years after we got married. How to plan a small ceremony and large reception invitation wording.

Most importantly send out two different sets of invitations. At such exceptional situations the reception is held a couple of weeks later rather than immediately after the marriage ceremony. I disagree with pp.

What we want to do is have a big semi casual party in a backyard or public park a few months later as a celebration of our marriage. Or their families can host the party as a present for the bride and groom. The new york times recently published a piece about what may be a new trend in weddings.

I think it is perfectly fine to have a reception on a different date other then the wedding. Our wedding was 12 and our reception was 125. Our venue is really small and we want an elegant ceremony but didn t have the room or funds to throw a big wedding with an elegant reception afterwards.

Jaimie mackey was the brides real weddings editor from 2013 to 2015. To word the reception only invites very formally go with something like this. No more than 15 people and immediate family only.

The story unpacks the pros and cons of eloping on the plus side elopement are quick and easy generally cost less than a traditional wedding and suit couples looking for a more private way to say i do. You have to draw that line at the wedding. We are getting married in a different state and know some family friends will not travel for it so we plan on having a reception a month or two later for those that weren t able to come.