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Sarah, on March 25, 2018 at 9:25 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 10

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I’m starting to get fomo (fear is missing out) revolving around my “reception”. We are having a small ceremony on a lake/at a lake house depending on weather then going out to a restaurant and after we will go out to a bowling ally/arcade/mini golf. I’m seeing all the pictures I saved from when we were going to have a traditional reception and I’m getting a little sad that I’ll be missing out on that. Big parties are just not mine or FH’s style and it’s just not in our budget. I know it’s whats best for us but I can’t help it. Any other small reception brides having the same feelings? Or any small reception brides who had that feeling but were happy with the choice down the road? I need encouragement

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Alondra S. · on March 25, 2018 at 10:20 PM
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Your idea sounds so fresh and Intimate! Don't worry about missing out. You're having a wedding and reception, and it sounds sooo much more fun than a "traditional" one.
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plangalCG · on March 25, 2018 at 10:40 PM
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I am also doing a small reception and I’m totally looking forward to it. I’m feeling zero (okay, maybe a little!) stress and I’m so excited to spend our wedding with our closest family and friends who we are pulling out all the stops for. Some people love big receptions while others just go through the motions. I’ve been to enough big receptions in my day to know they aren’t for me...and I’m sure I’ll have plenty more to experience as a guest! I know what you mean, but trust your gut feelings. You know yourself.
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Krista · on March 25, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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I can say that I've kinda got stuck with a much larger wedding then I would have planned or wanted and I am worried that my reception will have so few memories with all the people. There will be so many there that I don't know how you even attempt to interact. How many funny things I could not even know happen. So to me yours sounds so sweet and intimate. You will be able to enjoy every guest I imagine and make direct memories with everyone. You'll be apart of the whole celebration. I think it's a fabulous idea.
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GoodMOB · on March 25, 2018 at 11:37 PM
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I imagine you are having a nice meal at the restaurant, which sounds great.
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Adrianna · on March 25, 2018 at 11:50 PM
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Intimate weddings are so the way to go for a lot of people. I think sometimes, the people with the huge weddings are the ones missing out. Your wedding will be YOURS...you can't replicate that. Don't be afraid to do something different! Happy wedding planning!
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Mrs Abbey · on March 26, 2018 at 2:06 PM
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We had 180 people at our wedding. Even though our reception was 5 hours we weren't able to visit with everyone. The larger it is the harder it is to mingle with all your guests. I have no regrets though because I enjoyed every moment of our day.
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PBiazinha · on March 26, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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I know the feeling, we are halfway traditional/casual. The biggest thing for me was the ability to dance most of the night and my DJ ruined my contract and my wedding plans (long story)... Now I am left with a playlist on an ipod and the fear that my guests will be out of their minds bored - part of me knows this is silly and they will be happy for us regardless, but part of me really wanted things a certain way. I honestly love your idea, but I understand your second thoughts too! All in all, just focus on the fact that at the end of the day you are marrying your best friend! Everything else will be forgotten with time, but that will never change!
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Kristina · on March 26, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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I think it's because that's the "norm" and it's so pushed by society, that's where that FOMO is coming from.
If you aren't into it, then I think once your day comes and you have a BLAST (Because your reception sounds like a blast) that FOMO will be long gone!
I think this way you'll also have an easier time interacting with your guests. That's the ONE thing about my wedding I'm super worried about, but hopefully I can figure out a way to make it all work.
Delete those old pictures and picture the day how YOU imagine it instead!!!
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LizzyG · on March 27, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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Don't beat yourself up. Your wedding sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun and less stressful to the both of you. Your wedding is whatever the two of you want it to be.
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Lisa · on April 1, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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I suggest deleting all the pictures you saved. Once they're no longer there dangling in front of you you'll forget about all that stuff and you'll be able to get excited about your new plans.
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