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Vincent
Just Said Yes June 2021

Is it weird not to have any family at my wedding when i do like my family?

Vincent, on January 3, 2021 at 9:24 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8

So my boyfriend and I are recently engaged and very very happy. We're planning a fairly tiny wedding (like no more than 20 people in all likelihood) with pretty much just our church members (my boyfriend and I founded a small Satanic church together and we don't really want the expense and so on of having lots of guests, and my parents just went to the court house with a couple of friends, and my first wedding had maybe 10 people there and was in a courthouse in a hurry for immigration reasons, basically so me and my ex-husband could move in together).


My family lives on the other side of the country, my boyfriend and I are planning on moving back over there in summer of this year to plant another church, so we're a bit tight financially and in something of a hurry. Would it be inexcusable to just have whoever wants to come from church come and go out for food after?

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Latest activity by Mrs. Spring, on January 4, 2021 at 8:32 AM
  • Tori
    Savvy May 2021
    Tori ·
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    The best part is that you can do whatever you want.


    The coolest part is that you can go party at a restaurant afterward!!!
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  • Lauren
    Expert July 2021
    Lauren ·
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    I think that if that is what you want then it is fine. Maybe if you feel like your family missed out, you can do some sort of vow renewal at your new church once you move? That way they can be a part of it as well.


    Also, maybe you can offer to livestream your ceremony so they can watch and be a part.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Hmmmm I would at least give your family the opportunity to come over church friends. If they cannot make it then that is ok but I think they may feel hurt people from your church were invited and they were not but if anything at least tell them. We did a minimony with two friends and except my big bro no other family but we at least told his family and mine knew.

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Are you close to your family? If so, I’d at least tell them.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    You get to decide who your guest list consists of. Everyone's family dynamic is different so you have to figure out what works for you, not someone else. There is no one size fits all.


    As long as you cover the bill for lunch/dinner and everyone attending the ceremony is invited to the reception, that is fine.
    Send announcements to other folks after the wedding.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    If you can’t afford to host guests, don’t have any.
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    The only blood relative I had at my wedding was my father.

    You have who you want, because this is a day when you should be surrounded by supportive people.

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    No it's not weird. It's your wedding, anyything goes.
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