My mother doesn't like him. His sister doesn't like me. We have decided we want to just get married at the Justice of the Peace's house so we can pay attention to our vows without any background comments. They would be likely to say yes when the JP asked if anyone objects. We thought we'd still like to have a small reception after at a nice restaurant. Is that proper ediquette? My friends want to celebrate the occasion with us. And we think they (the 2 relatives) would be ok at a reception. We will invite them to the reception so it won't be on our shoulders that we didn't. It's up to them to accept or not to come to the reception. But is it ok to have a reception even if we don't invite people to the wedding service?
2007-02-01 11:46:21 · 11 answers · asked by DPL06351 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
This is a perfect solution for you - you deserve to have this time without worrying about outbursts or feelings from anyone else!
I would say that inviting them to the reception is such a graceful act after knowing that they would not be as graceful to you.
Best wishes for a wonderful ceremony and a long happy life together!
2007-02-01 11:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by QueenBee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Certainly. It's your day you should not make anyone spoil it for you. My husband and I got married with no witnesses just the Deputy Clerk at the Marriage License Bureau. Right now we are just planning the ceremony/reception which we plan on having later this year.
Enjoy your marriage, if you love each other no one's negativity can spoil your happiness.
2007-02-01 21:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by JahJah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I know many people that have had private ceremony (JP or destination) and then came back and had a small reception for friends and family. Best of luck and congratulations!!!
2007-02-01 20:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by NoTurningBackNow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything goes these days. There is nothing wrong with only inviting them just to the reception. As long as you and your husband- to- be are happy.
2007-02-01 19:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by Yo_horse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It is your day and your decision. There are a lot of couples that do it that way. Saying vows is a very personal thing and it is up to you as a couple who you want there if anybody and who you don't want there.
2007-02-01 20:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by Strong Happy Marriage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go and elope don't let your parents or her parents ruin your day because you can have that day without them. You can have a party afterwards have it at a resturant or bar if your old enough to drink or find a friend that is willing to have the party at their house and go for it..Be a romantic go and elope..
2007-02-01 19:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need 2 witnesses but you could find these on the way really,think you are doing the right thing, after all you are marring each other and so you do what you want to.Of course it is ok,lots of people do it.
2007-02-01 20:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by nessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's perfectly fine to do.
Have you both talked with them to stop being selfish and chill for your wedding? My mil doesn't like me, but she had the decency to allow me and my husband our day.
2007-02-01 19:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by scarfyrre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's fine. Many people do it all the time, especially people who have desitination weddings. I think it's a fantastic idea.
2007-02-01 21:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most certainly is.
2007-02-01 19:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋