I am engaged and planning a wedding, but, I was always hoping to have a big beautiful wedding with all my friends. The problem is that I am new in the country and all my friends live overseas in different countires. My boyfriend is an American and he wants to have the wedding here with his family. My problem is that the "Bride's" guests will be 5-6 people, and I am sad thinking about it. I am trying to think of a different way to have a different kind of wedding, so it will feel happier. Would appreciate any idea you have!
Thank you
2006-08-26 12:47:56 · 13 answers · asked by Ladybug NH 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
XXXXXXXXXXXXX A small church wedding or a wedding in a local park would be fine. Maybe later you can renew your vows with your family and friends when you visit your country in the future. Good luck hun XXXXXXXXXXXXX
2006-08-26 12:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by asoldierswife 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have TWO weddings! But knowing how expensive that can be, why not have a wedding/reception (when you both decide where it will be, America or your homeland) and then just have a nice reception with the family & friends who couldn't make it, at a later time, in their homeland. That way tons of people don't have to travel, just you and the groom! You could have your wedding videotaped and at the second reception set up a big screen and play the wedding back during dinner for those who were unable to attend. The most important thing is that you BOTH agree whole-heartedly on what is decided. Don't cow down because he wants something and you want to make him (or his mother) happy. Otherwise, you will regret it and it may cause problems in your marriage down the road. Mutual respect.......that is the key!
Congratulations!
2006-08-26 13:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by CluelessOne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use webcams so that your family and friends can be there, even if they can't actually be there. it will be unique and much cheaper than plane tickets. have it to where you can communicate with each other- it will make the moment very special.
you should have an indoor wedding, given how hot it is this time of year. why don't you have the wedding at a fancy hotel? that way, you won't have to worry about who will clean everything up after the wedding. plus, you can get a suite and kick off your honeymoon in style!
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2006-08-26 12:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by miss advice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the answer might be which family is able to afford to travel to another country. How many family members on each side? When would you plan on going to see your family...if it would be soon...then you could have a wonderful reception with all of your family (if travel is a problem for both sides). What is your culture as far as the wedding ceremony?
2006-08-26 12:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by Geez Louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love him, have the wedding here. Invite all of your friends, but if this is your new home, the USA, have the wedding here. Plan it far enough into the future that maybe your friends and family can come too.
2006-08-26 13:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Marilyn C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you have two weddings?
Have a wedding in American and a wedding in the country where you're from (hopefully your friends live close enough there to attend).
They don't have to be lavish weddings, they can be simple and elegant at the same time.
2006-08-26 12:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well. U can satisfy both of you. You have 1 the way your husband to be wants it, and the second one to satisfy ur wants and also get to have it where you can invite all your friends...depending on your budget...That's will make your wedding something different.
2006-08-26 12:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I got married, it was just me and my husband and we hired 2 witnesses, it's so much easier and more special that way. In my opinion anyway. a small wedding is the cheapest way to go, and more meaningful.
2006-08-26 12:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by superboredom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a tropical island and have two receptions later
2006-08-26 13:17:09 · answer #9 · answered by lowIQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chuckie cheese
2006-08-26 12:50:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋