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futuremrspst
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Confusion about the elope now, reception later deal...

futuremrspst, on June 2, 2015 at 12:14 AM

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Hello, So with all the stresses that planning brings, FI and I have been thinking of getting married in the Sierra Nevadas (’bout 5 hours from us) with our immediate family/bridal party/officiant/photographer. My question is, does that count as an elopement or just an extremely small,...

Hello,

So with all the stresses that planning brings, FI and I have been thinking of getting married in the Sierra Nevadas (’bout 5 hours from us) with our immediate family/bridal party/officiant/photographer.

My question is, does that count as an elopement or just an extremely small, mini-destination wedding? We were thinking of doing that and then having the reception follow the next day.

Are we doing things wrong? I’ve read that the whole elope now, reception later is frowned upon. Thanks!

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  • Staci
    Master September 2014
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    I think it sounds great.

    As Celia said, keep the ceremony very small. People will probably ask you about it and it will be easier to truthfully say "It was only immediate family and our best man/MOH" or something similar.

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