Id always lvoe to have the huge wedding with hundres of people...But for one I dont have the money, and mostly we do not know that many people. Even including family theres not that many of us..Very small....But i want something hugely special - Wold it be crazy if we went away and a far way place and got married...Or should we have a small cermony and leave for a gret honeymoon....Any input/suggestions helpful...We are in NE Ohio currently.
2007-02-28 03:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Honestly, either a destination wedding or a small wedding would be lovely. It would depend on your personal preferances.
A destination wedding is exotic. And it's also pretty hassle-free because most of the resorts take care of a lot of things for you. You'll also have your wedding and honeymoon built into one. However, they can be expensive and impersonal, especially since most of your guests will not be able to come.
I personally love small weddings. They're simpler, and the special significance of the marriage is not overshadowed by the large materialism and show of grand weddings. I love how everyone present at these small ceremonies and receptions are more relaxed and seem to have more fun. They can also be quite cheap, and you have a lot of options (small gathering a restaurant, backyard tent party, etc.). They won't break the bank and most people will be able to attend, and you'll be able to take a very nice honeymoon with the money you save.
2007-02-28 03:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I would be concerned about with going away is that your families couldn't come along too. It doesn't sound like you could afford that.
There are some beautiful places in NE Ohio and Western PA for weddings though. (that's where I'm from, and I'm planning a wedding for Spring of 2008.)
I don't know exactly where you are, but you could have the wedding outdoors in a garden or park, and that can be incredibly beautiful and special, and is best done with a small group.
2007-02-28 03:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Famous Amos {not the cookies} 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think having the wedding somewhere far away is great! It will seem more of a big thing, and it will be really special. You than can stay there for a week or two and have your honey moon right after. Than when you get back you can have a get together in someones back yard or anywhere and have a buffet and some music. So that way people can still share the special occasion with yous when you get back.
Congrads!!
2007-02-28 03:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have both? Take a fabulous trip to Jamaica or somewhere like that. A lot of those resorts have wedding packages. You can get married right there! They'll plan everything the way you want it, and you can have a beautiful ceremony in a gorgeous setting.
2007-02-28 03:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by philyra2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can't have what you don't have. I'm in the same situation, not much close family and very few friends, but I still think it'll be lovely. Going away and getting married in the company of strangers, minus ANY family and friends, will be something I think you will regret. It will be special because it's about the love you have with your fiance, not who's there to witness it. Congrats and good luck.
2007-02-28 03:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since you don't have a lot of family or know a lot of people, have a wedding with everyone (fam/friends), small and intimate, and then splurge on your honeymoon!
I, on the other hand, have a GIGANTIC family and wish sometimes it were smaller so I wouldn't have to invite/spend so much $! Its funny...we always want what we do not have!
2007-03-01 01:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought of a destination wedding either at a resort or aboard a cruise ship? Don't underestimate a small wedding, it's so much more personal that way!!
2007-02-28 05:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends of mine were recently married in Brazil (Rio) and a fabulous resort for about 1/5 of the price. they had a 100 person wedding and reception for $5,000 !
2007-02-28 04:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by melissa w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think going away is a great idea im getting married in vegas in march and i feel its the right choice for us. we told everyone when and were we were going alot of our close friend immediately booked there rooms and flights. that to me is making the day extremely special without breaking our pocket book. we are in NE Ohio also and i cant wait to get to the warm weather. good luck and congradulations!!!
2007-02-28 03:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have the type of wedding you want and can afford. you could always, have your ceremony some where else, and honeymoon in that same location, then when you get back have a reception for friends and family.
2007-02-28 03:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋