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My fiance and I are planning and paying for our own wedding. We are on a very tight budget, so we decided to limit the number of people who come to the reception. We have talked about leaving the church open to a larger number of people. Is it ok to invite people to the church and not to the reception?
I don't think that is fair. everyone that comes to see you exchange your vows, is or should be allowed to attend the after party. Unless you don't want children there, that is fine. Alot of people do that now a days. But, if you are strapped for cash then you just need to invite only those whom you are close to.
That is a great suggestion. With the number of children in the two families that should lower our numbers a great deal. Thanks for the website I will check it out
I don't think that is fair. everyone that comes to see you exchange your vows, is or should be allowed to attend the after party. Unless you don't want children there, that is fine. Alot of people do that now a days. But, if you are strapped for cash then you just need to invite only those whom you are close to.
I just wanted to give everyone a chance to have some part in our big day. I didn't want to offend anyone by not being able to invite them. I guess I can't please all the people all the time. Thanks
I would not do it that way, but there are two ways to look at this. The wedding is only one day, the marriage is hopefully a lifetime. If your wife 2B is a type of woman that always dreamed of a wedding you cant rob her of that. Because she is more improtant than everone else that will be offended then do it the way that you speak of. If she trusts you enough to know that when things are better you will give her the wedding that she deservs then cut back on the wedding cost and invest hte money into a bigger reception. Please rate this answer helpful or not
I would not do it that way, but there are two ways to look at this. The wedding is only one day, the marriage is hopefully a lifetime. If your wife 2B is a type of woman that always dreamed of a wedding you cant rob her of that. Because she is more improtant than everone else that will be offended then do it the way that you speak of. If she trusts you enough to know that when things are better you will give her the wedding that she deservs then cut back on the wedding cost and invest hte money into a bigger reception. Please rate this answer helpful or not
I am the bride. We found that the wedding wasn't where the money added up, it is the reception. The per person count adds up so quickly, especially if you factor in children and boyfriends/girlfriends of invited guest. Some people just have to go
When planning a reception on a budget - the best advice I can give you is - when planning - decide what is really important. For me, I could of gotten an ice sculpture or shrimp. I opted for shrimp because it would be more enjoyable.
I would start with making a list of what you really want and then see what can be done either by a company or by yourself.
We made our own rice bags - it was a PAIN IN THE BUTT - but, it saved some money.
There are ways around some things.
You really learn how to be creative when you are on a tight budget.
When planning a reception on a budget - the best advice I can give you is - when planning - decide what is really important. For me, I could of gotten an ice sculpture or shrimp. I opted for shrimp because it would be more enjoyable.
I would start with making a list of what you really want and then see what can be done either by a company or by yourself.
We made our own rice bags - it was a PAIN IN THE BUTT - but, it saved some money.
There are ways around some things.
You really learn how to be creative when you are on a tight budget.
You are so right! My maid of honor and I found a free flower arranging class, so we can learn how to do the bouquets, centerpieces and other flowers for the day. I'm doing my invitations myself. I was so suprised at the things we would be able to do for ourselves, in order to save money
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