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August Bride - decisions, decisions..

AugustBride, on April 15, 2020 at 10:43 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 4

OK guys, so we were planning to have a very small church wedding with just our immediate family (siblings and parents + their SOs) it would be about 20 ppl with children on 08/08/2020 and then on 08/22/2020 we were going to have an outdoor ceremony where we exchange vows and then have cocktail hour + dinner/party at our venue. Part of the reason it's on separate days is based on the churches availability, we booked our venue before booking the church part (whoops). But it also worked out in a way because our venue location is really far from the church. So anyway, is this weird? Do you know anyone who has done this?


I personally think it's fine because this way we don't have to bore all our guests with the church ceremony and our guests can witness us exchanging our vows because the church is strict on that so we won't be able to say our own vows and that is something we want to do. SO part of the reason I'm asking is because we might move our wedding and I'm thinking if we should just try to have the church ceremony + cocktail hour/dancing/ dinner @ the venue all in one day or continue with our small church wedding and have our celebration in 2021? Any and all advice is welcomed!!

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on April 16, 2020 at 4:24 PM
  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
    Molly ·
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    I believe if you move it you should try to do it all in one day. If you are not set on the church maybe you can find a church closer to the venue.

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  • Caitlin
    Devoted June 2021
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    If you are planning on moving it anyway, I would try for all in one day!
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  • Gina
    WeddingWire Administrator April 2021
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    Hi there,

    Congrats on your engagement! I agree with the suggestions above. I'm certain you will do what is best for you and your partner.

    Stay positive and hang in there!!

    Smiley heart

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi AugustBride! I think that's totally up to you!! It sounds like the first plan wasn't your original intention, but you really came around on the idea!

    I've attended one reception-only wedding for a friend and had a great time! The couple simply wanted a family-only ceremony, so they did that private celebration the week before then did a larger reception for their friends. It does mean that you'll have more days and events to plan (which might add or cut costs), but if you really like the idea of a private ceremony then go for it!

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