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Question by Newlywed!<3: Destination wedding? Picnic reception later?
We are planning on getting married on the beach. Just inviting our small wedding party, my parents, his mom, his 2 sisters, & my brother who is in the wedding party.
Then coming back home & the next weekend have a picnic style reception. With DJ, kegs, & the normal reception fun. Thrown by my parents. Invites will say thrown by my parents, welcoming home the new mr. &mrs.

I have made other post asking questions about our plans & it seems like some people think its so against wedding “rules”. But when I mention the idea with friends & family that will be invited they say that is the best & cheapest way to go.

What do you think?? Would it make you mad if you weren’t invited to the “wedding” but to the reception later?
We really thought about having a wedding at home…but once we figured out a guest list (I have a huge family mom’s 1 of 5 dad’s 1 or 7 all married with 2-7 kids almost all my age+) But it wasn’t possible/worth it money wise. Then figuring in a honeymoon. Plus bought a house a year ago.

We would do the normal wedding reception things. Dj, dollar dance, bouquet toss etc. We aren’t going to say no gifts but we won’t be checking to see who brought a gift who didn’t. Everyone who comes gets a thank you card that kinda thing. We are having it at a picnic location. The place is indoor out door & going to be well decorated.
The place we are having the picnic does not allow weddings we already asked that was 1 of ours first choices. The only way my parents will pay for anything is if we have the picnic if we have a normal wedding, they will not pay they think it is a waste. His father died 7 months ago, so we refuse to ask his mom for anything.
We want a non religious wedding. So churches are out. We can not pay for everything then have a honeymoon too so that is why we picked a destination wedding.
Dollar dance my fiance isn’t happy about he hates to dance so maybe not have that. Every wedding I went to you get a shot, & a dance with the bride & or groom for your dollar.
iloveweddings—-my parents will pay if we have the picnic. They will not pay if we do it the normal way. We are getting married on the beach so wedding dress tux etc won’t be worn.

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Answer by Minty Me
Would it make you mad if you weren’t invited to the “wedding” but to the reception later?
Yes it would, but I’d go the the kegger party anyway and pretend I wasn’t ticked. I wouldn’t feel I was celebrating a wedding though.. it would just feel like a party. Did you want people to bring you gifts and are you going to do things like a bouquet toss??

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Question by Amanda: Tips & Ideas for Destination Wedding?
I want to have a “destination wedding” but inside the US. I have some places in mind but I’m wanting some personal experiences. I’ve never even been to a destination wedding so I’m wondering how it was. What was good/bad etc. I’m not sure if I want it on a beach or garden or church. Also, when do the guests usually arrive? If it is at night, that morning? or the day before or a couple days before? Any info would be appreciated.

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Answer by Orange Kitty
I don’t know where you are located, or even if you will find this interesting. It is a beautiful hotel…

http://www.thehotelhershey.com/index.php

I know that you said you already had places in mind, but I would look into this if I were you. There are also, less expensive hotels on Hershey property where other guests can stay. It could be a whole weekend affair.

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Question by Lovin29: How to deal with a delicate FMIL scenario/ destination wedding?
We have been planning a backyard wedding, and a couple of weeks ago learned that the loved ones member who was offerering their gorgous and spacious backyard will NOT allow alcohol. So…that’s out.

We have been searching about at a neighborhood winery and other venues, but nothing seems to function out just proper. My fiance has asked we reconsider his original “dream wedding” which is elope and get married on a beach in Hawaii.

I’ve been opposed to this, not b/c the beach wedding isn’t lovely, but b/c I do NOT want to “elope”- I want to have at least our core group with us to be a part of our huge day.
For me- my sister, aunt and best friend are my world and heart.
For him…undoubtedly his parents and brother. He is very close to them, and they are such lovely people.

So- now that we are contemplating the Hawaii wedding once more, I brought it up with his mother and she seemed…to not really like it. Essentially I get that she would make the trip but begrudgingly. It appears that she would feel and think the whole time “wow, Hawaii- truly? How expensive and how rude” but would Never ever say it out loud. She would act non-enthused, force a smile and appear half-hearted the entire planning process and maybe even on the trip. As I get to know her, I’m seeing this is her nature.

I realize that several people will not be able to attend, and do not expect any individual to come if they cannot realistically afford it. But if you can, and you want to- we’d Love to have you!! I do NOT want any person to come all the way to Hawaii out of obligation, especially his mother.

I’m stressing out! I want his mother of all individuals to actually enjoy becoming with us. Perhaps I really should reconsider and elope…yuck!

Ought to I say some thing to her, be direct? Delicate situation!! How ought to I deal with this appropriately?
When I say “be direct” I do not mean that I would be blunt and rude…I would ask her point blank if she likes the idea and if not…why. Attempt to speak it out diplomatically- thats my way. But I just do not know if it would solve anything in this sort of circumstance or just make it worse.
WE ARE PAYING FOR THEIR Stay. We would rent a condo on the beach, they wouldn’t be paying for a hotel.
Airfare appropriate now is $ 900 per ticket coach.
my heart is not set on Hawaii. But my fiance’s is. He is unwavering that our beach wedding be Hawaii. Truly stubborn about it.
Luv2Answer: YES, I would. I try not to judge those who have dry weddings (though I uncover them utterly dull) so do not judge those of us who like to get pleasure from ourselves and celebrate. =)

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Answer by Mrs♥B2b
He really should be the 1 to talk to his mother about it. If you try to talk to her, she could get defensive.

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Question by dreamwhip: need help finnding excellent “destination wedding” spot in mexico or Jamaca? Bahamas? Just not Hawaii & not too
not too far from the U.S. we both have young youngsters from prior marriages, who will be attending so the resort should be “family members friendly” Searching for some thing on or near a beach, really pretty, elegant, however casual. thanks

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Answer by megan d
Go to St. Thomas U.S.V.I. It’s beautiful there!

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Question by 2BMrs.Onley: Has anyone had a “destination wedding”? Was it less expensive than “traditional”?

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Answer by guai-guai
I didn’t have one, but if my wife and I could do our wedding over, we would probably do a destination wedding. We have friends who did and it saved them a lot of money because basically, only their family and closest friends made the trip so they saved on meal costs, etc. due to the smaller number of attendees. They were also able to start their honeymoon right away since they were already where they wanted to go!

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Question by dreamwhip: Looking for ideas for perfect “destination wedding” prefer tropical beach setting, beach resort a must
Wedding is in 13 months (not set in stone) that is hurricane season -prices are usually better some areas, buy might not be worth the risk. Looking for a variety of answers in different price rangesb/c we have not made any decisons yet. (1)looking for very romantic secluded almost private feel island(2) e may decide to include our young kids in weding so looking for ideas of all inclusive beach resort wedings that have kids activities. (3)would like to hear from people who habe tied the knot thrugh a destination weding and those in the process, looking for ideas for a good wedding coordinatorm websites etc. SOMETHING UNIQUE.NOTHING FORMAL HIS THIRD MY SECOND WEDDING, WILL probably be small & intimate family & close friends party of anywhere from 10-40 just starting to plan, finally marying the man i have loved for so long, my best friend. eager to hear any ideas or references to websites. especially from those who have done it, doing it or have atended.Fiji, Hawaii,caribean vrgn isle

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Answer by ndvsne1
Oahu! Went there for mine and it was unbelievable! Not very many kids around, especially downtown area. There are plenty of planners there to give you anything you want. We had ours in a park, nobody there, against the sunset. WOW! Went off in a limo to tour around town, then off to dinner. I won’t tell yo what we did next, lets just say she’ll never forget it! Take the honeymoon there and explore some of the other islands. You can’t go wrong!

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