is it ok to have the wedding, say in December, and the wedding reception (banquet) in April?? This is mostly due to airfare restrictions and peak/off-peak season. The wedding and reception will be in different countries.
2007-01-29 09:50:12 · 13 answers · asked by pshao01 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
here is some food for thought if you are bent to get married why not get married tomorrow at the court house then have a officiant to have a semi formal service on the same date as the reception an that day you dress in a nice dress ec an even do it in the same location on the grounds or inside
2007-01-29 11:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not technically called a wedding reception if it is not the same day.
You can have the wedding in December and then send out wedding announcements.
Call the party that you throw in April a banquet or dinner-dance to celebrate the recent marriage of ____________.
What is the reason you can't do both in April?
2007-01-29 14:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uncle did this when he got married. The wedding was in Detroit, and then he had a reception in Cincinnati for the family that couldn't attend the wedding. It worked great. They showed film and a slideshow from the wedding, so it kinda felt like being there. It was very beautiful, and we were all glad to have shared in part with them since we couldn't go to the actual wedding. It's up to you and what you want and what you think is best for your guests. If you friends and family love you they will attend, and appreciate the fact that you were thinking of them financially when you planned your special day. I would anyway.
2007-01-29 10:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by benjis.girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. It's your wedding, your celebration and you should do it the way that suits you best. I am having my wedding and reception 1 week apart because I'm getting married out of town. If anyone has problems with my decision oh well!!
2007-01-29 10:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by soon2bstepmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wedding and the celebration of the wedding should be held at the same time. If you have family in different countries it would be OK to have an informal celebration dinner to include the family and friends abroad the next time you visit.
Congratulations and best wishes for the future.
2007-01-29 10:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by esspee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is what I am planning on doing. We are having a small intimate wedding out of town a "destination wedding" in June, then we are having our reception for all our friends and family in August.
2007-01-29 11:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In maximum circumstances you have the marriage and reception in the same day. My cousin have been given married with their prompt households a month later that they had their reception. there have been extremely some fewer centred visitor attending the reception than might have attended if the ceremony and reception were held in the same day. on your challenge in case you have your heart set on a December wedding ceremony pass forward and gain this, yet undergo in strategies that lots of the human beings you may invite on your reception would possibly not attend. i might lean in direction of waiting till could to have the completed shabang and luxuriate on your day with all your persons and kin might might incredibly decide to work out you on your gown and have fun this new experience on your lives.
2016-10-16 06:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need to just pick which day to have both. Most people will come to the wedding but not the reception if they are that far apart.
2007-01-29 09:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I definitely think you can do this. My mom got remarried in the Caribbean, and only a few relatives attended. Later, I threw a big party for her and her new husband at my home in the states and invited lots of people. Just call it a party to celebrate your marriage! You can ask someone at a stationery store to help you word the invitation. Just make sure you have lots of photos of your great ceremony and I think your friends and family would be happy to celebrate with you!
2007-01-29 10:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. If your guests are willing to attend both, go for it. Our wedding and reception were a week apart (wedding was out of town, reception was in town) - who cares when you have it, just have fun! Congrats.
2007-01-29 10:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋