How does a destination wedding and the reception work?
Ashley S asked:
If you have a small destination type wedding and then have a large reception when u get back how exactly does that work? Has anyone done this? Someone in my family did and I’ve heard of it I just can’t imagine how it would go lol…
If you have a small destination type wedding and then have a large reception when u get back how exactly does that work? Has anyone done this? Someone in my family did and I’ve heard of it I just can’t imagine how it would go lol…
December 26th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Stacy
I have been to many destination weddings, and to some parties afterwords. You must not call it a reception, though. This means directly or soon after the ceremony. You would send an invitation to those coming to the destination. You would send a different invitation to those coming to the party only. You can word this like … On (date) I will marry my best friend (yada-yada however you word it) at a private ceremony… Please join us on (the different date) to celebrate with us. Place, time, etc. You should also word whether dinner or just appetizers will be served. That is always nice to know. If the wedding and the party are far away from each other (like months), than just send wedding announcements right after your wedding. Then you can figure out the details later and send invitations at that point. It is a nice touch if you have pictures and a video at the party so your guests can share your moment better.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Cindy
There will not be many attend the destination wedding. They are expensive, and basically like taking your family with you on your honeymoon.
Personally, I don’t like them. I think you should have a wedding that is easy for people to get to.
I would say it would be nicer to elope in an exotic place, and not invite anyone. Then have a big bash a couple months later for all your friends and relatives.
December 31st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Henry
I am having a destination wedding in December 2009. My reception is January 2010. I am sending invites out with a reception card and response card with the invite. I know many people cannot attend the wedding but that it what we chose and I do not feel bad about it. This is a big day and I so do not want 150 people staring at me while I exchange vows. Im not crazy about the reception but he wanted it so we put it all together. I say, do what you want. The important people will make it and the others will see you at your reception.