Hi, I am curious about intimate weddings going on in about a year out.
My husband and I were married 9 years ago and eloped on a visitor's visa (he lived in Italy). Of course we did what we had to; they give you a small time and with travel, we had about a couple weeks to get something fast together and then he went back to his country until we moved there with him.
We moved back a few years ago but lost all our belongings in the process of his getting his green card and relocating; including the few momentos we had for our small elopement. It's important for us to have a nice vow renewal and dinner with a few close friends and family next year on our tenth anniversary.
I am not asking the etiquette for this as we know fairly well what we want. I'm from Niagara Falls, NY and for sentimental reasons that are known to family and friends, we would like to have a small ceremony there (everyone but my brother lives within 15 minutes of the Falls). Nearby is a restaurant/Inn that is meaningful to us as well and we always thought to use this afterward, not only for the love of it but for the failing business they have been getting even before covid. We are looking at maybe 20 people and then my kids (who are in college now or have a family).
Knowing these details, I was wondering on how to plan something like this safely and what others were doing for this aspect. The dining area has three rooms and are separate by panels and glass so I was sure it could accommodate everyone eating with space by family (kids are included in that number so we are talking maybe 7 families total). We found an elopement specialist to have the renewal of vows near Goat Island point so this isn't really an issue as it's outdoors and quick.
Simple, no gifts and very small. Any hints during the time of covid (as I think this may be a bit better by next July but still not over) would be really appreciated. Thank you.
