Is this a good idea??
How much would a reception cost?
Cake.., and Catered food...
What all could we do at the reception.
Thanks!
2007-11-06 13:52:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My parents actually did that! They have been married for 22 years and at first my mom's parents were upset because they are really conservative, but in the end everything worked out! go for it! it will make it so much less expensive and stressful. as long as you have a reception, you will get the friend and family dosage you need.
2007-11-06 13:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
As a mom, I would say, NO, an elopement is not a good idea. I don't care WHAT kind of wedding my daughter wants, I want to be there!
Are you talking about a "true" elopement....when you GO AWAY somewhere and then come back and surprise everyone that you are married? That's was a real elopement is.
OR...are you meaning that you simply want to go to the courthouse to get married, with a reception after? You still need to pay for a marriage license and to have someone marry you (a judge, or justice of the peace).
It's hard for any of us here to give you costs on a reception. It really depends on where you live and what kind of venue you are looking at.
Options include:
~ a banquet facility
~ a hotel
~ someone's home or backyard
~ a park
There are many possibilities. You need to look around and decide where you would want to have it and then go from there. Of course, cheaper places would be a VFW hall, a church hall, a Knights of Columbus hall. Those kinds of places....where you bring in food. The higher end would be a banquet facility or a hotel.
What to do? Most receptions are eat, drink, dance and have fun!
Good luck!
2007-11-07 12:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are planning on having a formal reception like you would have after a normal ceremony, you won't be saving any money. (except ceremony fees) So it would be the same cost as a regular reception, I would say anywhere between $30-$100 per person depending on what you do. One way to save money would be to have a dessert only reception after you get home, with just desserts and drinks, also you could have only a cocktail reception with appetizers and drinks. Or you could have a cookout type party (which I think would be the cheapest least formal way to go). Anything really that could get everyone together to celebrate. It doesn't have to be fancy. But why elope if you are just going to have a big reception when you get home.
2007-11-07 02:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by sden2616 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole point of eloping is so you don't have a reception because the reception is where most of the expenses come in. If you are going to have a reception anyway you might as well have them come to your ceremony. Otherwise it is rude. They are good enough to give you a gift but not good enough to watch you get married?
2007-11-07 14:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by JM 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure go ahead, lots are doing it nowadays.
Where are you located and what type of reception do you want? How many people? It all depends on the details you would like to have with your reception.
2007-11-07 12:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have thought the same thing. We were thinking about having a Pot Luck (everyone brings food). I always thought that would be a great idea. You could have it at your church (if you have one) or at your house or a family members. This makes it cheap and fun. Plus..everyone gets to choose whatever food they are in the mood for. If it is going to be around Christmas...you will have all those decorations up. Or if it is going to be in the summer time have it at a Park and reserve a table/ grill and have everyone bring something. I think it sounds like tons of fun...
2007-11-06 22:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by dforthed 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
been thinking about doing the same thing :)
we are kind of tight on $$$ so i was thinking of maybe doing a pot luck and a cake of cupcakes. each cupcake can be decorated with fresh flowers and all you have to do is rent a cake stand. you'd be surprise on different halls for rent...check out a local VFW or masons society/elks lodge type place, even your local rec. center. these are just some of my ideas :) good luck with whatever you choose, i'm sure everything will work out fine.
2007-11-06 22:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by gette_zoe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Eloping can be a great way to alienate family and friends. Its shouting in the language of actions that they are not a part of your life, community, and don't have a vested interest in the survival and wellbeing of your relationship. Be careful with that.
2007-11-06 21:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Curly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋