How about a reception and a dinner?

This message was not completed. We are suggesting a dinner in the evening at a different location hosted by the groom's parents. Pros/cons? Has anyone done anything similar?

So you want to host a reception and have the groom's family host a dinner somewhere else? This could lead to three different venues; ceremony, reception, and dinner? I looked back at your previous posts but there's a lot going on and it's hard to follow. It sounds like you and the groom's parents need to find some common ground and put your children's desires first instead of making their wedding so complicated because of your own disagreements.

I think it would be weird to do the whole cake thing before the dinner.
Why not just have the POG host the rehearsal dinner at the country club where they want the wedding? Seems like a fair enough compromise to me....

View Quoted Comment Caitlyn, you have no idea of the complications the MOG has created. The booked venue is what our daughter wants. The MOG wants dinner (beyond what is in our budget) and a bar. We are happy for her to pay for those items at the booked venue, but she wants the event to be somewhere else. Just trying to respect our daughter's wishes. There would be only two venues. I am curious how readers feel about having a light reception and a dinner.

View Quoted Comment Cool idea, in my opinion. Thanks for the idea.

What does the groom want? The wedding is not only about the bride, but if you are paying and the venue is already booked, they should really suck it up and move on. I do agree that hosting the rehearsal is a good idea. I would have the bride and groom sit down themselves without both sets of parents to agree on what’s best.

If you're willing to pay for it at the venue. Then do it. It's ultimately the couple's day and not about the MOB/MOG. It seems like y'all are wanting to do this event for your daughter and you're receiving push back from his family. Which is weird. They can do the rehearsal dinner.

View Quoted Comment The groom is on the same page as the bride.

View Quoted Comment In this case he needs to be firm and let his parents know what the deal is. They can take it or leave it. It’s his wedding, not theirs.