Small receptions?

Question

Hey Yahoo answers family. Once again I have a question that needs some answering. I am getting married August 10, 2008 and I really don't know whose coming to the wedding because of recent feuds with the family due to racial issues toward my fiance. Same with his family. Anyway is there any hotels that hold wedding receptions no matter how small or big the wedding might be. I live in Michigan (Bay City, Saginaw or Midland). Serious replies only please. We are having a wedding reception no matter how small or big the party might be,

Thanks in advanced :)

Answer 1

I also live in MI, Essexville infact.......Hotels to consider: DoubleTree, and Bay Valley. Also look into places like Tommy V's Cafe, Lumber Baron's, Horizon's Center, Candelite----they have 3 locations Freeland, Saginaw, Auburn. The others are also in the tri cities. Candelite would be the best I think I was planning a wedding with them and they had a min for Friday night, but they have amazing food, and excellent prices. What about going somewhere in MI. Houghton Lake, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, the U.P., Ludington, Traverse City? This would be a great idea also. We got married June 1, 2007 on Mackinac Island with 32ppl there. It could have been larger but it was what we wanted. Plan the wedding YOU and your FH want not the one that is expected. Trust me I wish I would have had the wedding I wanted from the beginning.

Answer 2

Look there is a year til the wedding, and anything can happen in a year. Feuds sometimes have a way of smoothing out. I would just find a place that caters for
smaller receptions, but still has room for more, just in case. but you shouldnt have to give numbers straight up. Nobody really knows how many can come until after the invites have gone out. And that is around 6 weeks before the wedding.
Good luck and I am sorry your family is fighting. I am sure they will work it all out before your wedding. But whatever happens, dont let them spoil your special day.

Answer 3

Congratulations. I for one applaud your practical wisdom and would not feel snubbed if I was not invited to the reception of someone in my congregation. It happens. Of course if the wedding is held at the KH, then it is open to the public and anyone can attend and benefit from the Bible-based talk. Some of my Bible students have found such weddings very enlightening and enjoyable. I sometimes think that this is the reason some do feel left out, since anyone can attend the wedding and there is no distinction between those invited and those not invited. Know that some will feel left out despite the counsel we have received from the faithful slave on this and your reminding them of it might only serve to irritate them further. No explanation is necessary about who is and isn't invited. If someone asks, just say "We're having a very small reception since this is what we can afford". Your brothers and sisters do love you and wish you well. The ones who feel left out will get over it quickly. We have many more important matters to occupy our time and attention.

Answer 4

Any hotel or restaurant that hosts business meetings will host small receptions. My sorority had a luncheon for about 30 members--small chapter--and they set up a buffet lunch for us very reasonable at a restaurant. I would talk to venues you like to eat at and see what their hosting capacity is. Since you have a little over a year I wouldn't book anything now in case everyone makes nice. The same thing happened with my brother and sister in law but everyone was fine well before the wedding. Good luck.

Answer 5

Call your local hotels and see what they can offer you.. Sorry about the family issues.. I can relate.. Me and my husband had a small Las Vegas wedding and it was really awesome.. Some friends/family showed up and it was really nice... I was not getting along with my family so I chose NOT to invite them... So, I can understand... Just do what you want to do and forget the family "issues" not your problem...