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Just Said Yes December 2020

Ceremony and Reception— different days?

Francesca, on June 4, 2019 at 9:52 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 6
Hi! I am planning on having a destination wedding where we get married in Orlando with just my immediate family and then go to Disney for our honeymoon after! We are both pretty private and want an intimate ceremony where we don’t say our vows in front of a huge crowd. My only concern is extended family and friends getting upset they are not included. My question is — would it be weird to have a “reception” after our honeymoon? Maybe like a “welcome back” party where I can wear my dress again and take pictures with family and Friends, dance, play games maybe? Not sure how this will be perceived and would like insight as if you were getting this invite.


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Latest activity by MrsD, on June 5, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I think it's fine. I wouldn't call it a wedding in the invitations, but a celebration of marriage or something like that.
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  • Pattie
    Expert June 2020
    Pattie ·
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    I wouldn’t call it a wedding, and might be cool to host a big BBQ bonfire party with lawn games. But I wouldn’t request gifts and just be clear that it is just a celebration of family and friends. Hmmm naming it could be strange
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  • Ingrid
    VIP October 2020
    Ingrid ·
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    It's your wedding, your party your vision...start a new trend and do what makes you happy. We're doing the reverse and having our celebration and our destination wedding after because we aren't traditional and it's our choice to do things our way.
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  • April
    Dedicated January 2020
    April ·
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    I have an old friend from college who did exactly this recently. She had the wedding ceremony, which looked pretty private, at Disney world in mid April. Of course which the small ceremony there, they spent a little time at the parks. 2-3 weeks later on a Saturday, they had a reception in the town they live, around mobile, al with family and friends invited. The format makes since to me with the first part being destination and all. When I told my FH about it, he didn't like the idea, but to each their own.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Totally fine! We did this. A DW with 15 guests, local reception three months later. We wore wedding attire, had first dances & cake cutting (along with formal drinks, dinner & a live band but your reception can be simple). I also loved not saying vows in front of a large group. Our local reception was a big dinner & dance party. 🎉
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    It's pretty common for couples to elope and have a reception after, I think that's totally fine. I'd just call it a wedding reception!

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