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Is it rude to have two weddings?

Victoria, on November 11, 2024 at 4:58 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 2
I want to have two weddings. One for the family, aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings and parents in a church, normal ceremony and then just go out to a fancy dinner (my fiance and I will pay) and then done. (1st wedding)


And then I want to take all our friends (12 people) and go international and throw a little wedding shindig with them, very informal but like just make it a whole long weekend bachelorette/bachelor/wedding weekend. Do a symbolic lil thing and just party. We would pay for their accommodation and then and they would have to pay for flight and food. (2nd wedding)
Is this rude to do? Will the family members feel saddened that we aren't going to a big reception for them? I already know that both parents aren't supper about it but I think it would be the most fun. And people are telling me I can be selfish, what do you think?

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Latest activity by Brian, on November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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    You should have the wedding you and your partner want which may look like a church ceremony and formal dinner. You shouldn't have a full reception with dancing and a cocktail hour if that is not the intimacy you're looking for, and certainly not because family guilts you into doing so on your dime.

    Now per your question if two weddings is rude-- I don't think so. You really are legally married with the first, but it's up to you if the symbolic wedding counts. However, your guests may see you as already married and this is essentially a friends vacation. This is problematic as most people like to use their own PTO from work and their own money for their own vacations. What you have planned is a trip on YOUR schedule (not an ideal vacay). But, really ask yourself if you really want to plan two major events in the future. A wedding is difficult enough with personal emotions, family issues, and host duties/ expenses. Coordinating a group vacation for 12 people is an even heavier endeavor. Some couples are so tired from wedding planning, they wait months or years to plan their honeymoon, and that's only for 2 people.

    My suggestions: unless you don't want your friends to meet your family, invite everyone to a dinner party reception. OR, have your private family-only wedding (no apologies), and wait for a friend to throw you a local party. Couples trip in the future.

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    Yes your plan could get messy and end up with hurt feelings. Why separate the friends and family . Only one group will get to see the actual wedding ceremony , which is truly what the wedding is about. Choose if you want a traditional wedding ceremony and dinner reception or more of a destination trip and then invite everyone to that. Good luck and
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