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Just Said Yes January 2017

Courthouse wedding advice

Hayley, on August 24, 2016 at 10:50 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

So I need some advice for our courthouse wedding. We are planning on going to the courthouse December 12th to get married due to financial reasons but having a big reception and ceremony two years later for the family and friends that could not attend the courthouse wedding. The Saturday before the courthouse we were either gonna have an engagement party or bridal shower just to celebrate us getting engaged/married. Would it be a bad idea to have a bridal shower, first of all, two days away from us getting married and second, before a courthouse wedding that not everyone invited to the party will be able to attend? I just want to have some type of celebration for the courthouse wedding or just engagement.

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Latest activity by Jessica, on February 22, 2017 at 12:13 PM
  • A. L.
    Master July 2017
    A. L. ·
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    It is considered rude to do that.

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  • BoozyBaker
    Master January 2017
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    If you're inviting someone to a party based around the fact that you're getting married, then those people are invited to the wedding as well. It's all or nothing unfortunately.

    In regards to financial stuff, I'm getting married at home and then taking 14 people out to dinner, which is running me around 5k. A very small party is still a party and more managable than 140 guests for some.

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  • Bethyonce
    Master February 2015
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    Why not just host a small post wedding dinner instead? With those you'd like to invite. The reception can be done at a later date.

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  • Holly
    Master February 2017
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    Just leave it at the courthouse ceremony and bigger reception later. People will probably give you gifts at the reception. Showers are not necessary.

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    Just Said Yes April 2017
    Jessica ·
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    My man and I are getting married April 14th at a courthouse. I was just wondering do we have to call the courthouse or do we just go in and say that we want to get married. Also what do we need to bring with us?

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    Just Said Yes April 2017
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