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Destination wedding after party?!

Lauren, on September 23, 2019 at 2:01 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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My fiancé and I started planning a traditional wedding but it’s not for us. We’re having an intimate ceremony in Savannah with immediate family and a couple friends.

When it comes to the after party, I want this to be an informal affair, but I’ve read about having a “second ceremony” at the reception to include everyone who couldn’t be at the main event. What are your thoughts on this?

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Latest activity by Lady, on September 24, 2019 at 12:36 PM

Champion October 2009
2d Bride · on September 23, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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Honestly, I would skip it. People already know this is not your actual wedding. Why have a mock ceremony?
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VIP October 2019
Ivy ORP · on September 23, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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We are having a legal ceremony that is more traditional by a minister with just our sons in attendance. We will follow that with a handfasting ceremony with our friends and family. We let people know that we will be legally married but are performing a ceremony to represent our union in a tradition I follow. I don't think they are necessary if you're not into it though. Maybe put up some of the pictures from your ceremony and enjoy the party.
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on September 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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I would just have a large reception and skip the ceremony.
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Master December 2019
Cher Horowitz · on September 23, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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I agree with PPs that I'd skip the ceremony part and focus only on the reception!
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Legend March 2017
Pirate & 60s Bride · on September 24, 2019 at 12:13 AM
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We had a local reception and skipped the ceremony! Much more time for mingling, drinking, eating & dancing.
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Lady · on September 24, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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I personally think it's weird a rude to invite a bunch of people to a party to celebrate an event they weren't invited to.
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