My fiance and I are thinking of getting married at the beach on May 19th. We want to come back and have a cookout reception the next weekend. Is it corny to have a cookout reception on Memorial Day weekend? Thanks for the input....
2007-01-05 06:18:43 · 13 answers · asked by sundragonjess 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think it's a great idea. The only thing I would consider would be the fact that alot of people go out of town that weekend to go camping or pay their respects. Some even have an agenda of something they do every year at that time. As long as you plan far enough ahead and check with your friends and family first (the ones that you would like to attend) and it's good with everyone else...I say go for it.
2007-01-05 06:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your idea is great but the timing is all wrong.
Planning anything on a holiday weekend is a bad idea. You will not have the turnout you envision. And Memorial Day is just that; a day for remembering.
Choose another date for your reception.
2007-01-05 15:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Your wedding is between you and your partner. A cookout sounds like it would be great fun for family and friends to join with you as husband and wife.
2007-01-05 14:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by dancing11freak 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't do it on memorial day weekend you should at least wait until before, or after.
you don't have to observe it, but oh well
have a nice cookout!!
2007-01-05 14:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by rukia kuchiki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Memorial Day is not a time of celebration. Rent a good war movie. Volunteer at a veteran's home. Send care packages to troops in Iraq. Do not have a party.
2007-01-05 14:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by chronic-what-cles of narnia 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not corny, but it's silly to break it up in two weekends.
2007-01-05 17:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is a problem at all with this, sounds nice actually
2007-01-05 14:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by bar_b_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it, as long as your family and friends plan to be around then.
2007-01-05 22:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be corny? It's your wedding. Do whatever makes you happy.
2007-01-05 14:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by rbarc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Corny? no. Cheap? yes.
Throw some burgers and hotdogs on the grill and tell everyone to bring a gift... or cash!
2007-01-05 15:03:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋