Charging Admission to the Reception??

I get there are bells and whistles, and the pictures you posted look awesome, but that's not really a justification for charging admission; many brides on here have a fancy wedding and do not register and do not charge admission..I personally think it's a good hearted idea, donating to your favorite charity..I'm just trying to express what at least some people out of 300 might think, then again I supposed they can just not attend..However I'd honestly label it as a charity event then..that way you could possibly get away with charging even more. Sounds like you have already made up your mind though..

Awesome Thief- you shouldn't be so mean! She is everyone's best friend!

@Ashley R: I don't think I would have a dress code. I tend to stick out of a crowd since I'm Kimi K. ;o)

Ab Z. A: A Charity event sounds like an amazing idea. The only problem is with charity events you have to have guest speakers and honorary members attend. That may bust the budget a bit. Good ideas though! :o) I'm curious to see what all my friends will think of the idea!

I'll even tell her i love her at the end of the night.

then i will never call her again.

Hey Kimi, I will be the guest speaker for free admission!!

Will you speak about our wedding as the slideshow commences?

I think it should be a charity event for brides who can't afford an awesome wedding but whose parents won't put up the dough, either. Kim Kardashian can be the guest speaker.

I would say whatever you would want me to say.

Heather, I like the way you think!

Make sure you don't put the ice too close to the BBQ pits. UNLESS you hire a sculptor to make fresh ones as the others melt!

You forgot the jetpacks. And the unicorns.

Well, duh Kimpy. The Ice bar will be placed in the corner closest to the woods (summer temperatures drop back there from the shade) The fire pit for the smores won't be lit until dusk and that's on the other side of the tent. BBQ pits ??? We're not camping. This is a reception. It's catered. :o)

I'm with that one chick.. Saving up $35 between now and June won't be hard. I'll be saving every penny to come to this kick arse reception!

If you go to mcdonalds several times in a month (or any fast food place) you can go to this reception! Hmph

Why have unicorns when you can be one?

Sounds totally awesome! Can I come! how about a wet t-shirt contest?

^ Negatory. This is an upscale BBQ. Not a white trash redneck party.

No offense really but isn't the whole point for people to celebrate your wedding even if it is months later? It seems tacky to ask people to pay. If you really want to donate to charity then have a dunk tank where people can donate that way. Or as people to donate what they can. It shouldn't be a requirement to give you $25 dollars in order to celebrate with you.

My honest opinion is that charging to get into your wedding reception is extremely tacky. I see where you are going with the idea though. What if you call it an extravaganza or a gala. Not a wedding reception. You can let everyone know that it's for charity and the proceeds will be distributed as such.

Awesome idea! I really think they should feel honored that they were even invited!