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Savvy January 2017

Murder Mystery Party with a surprise wedding

Mystery, on May 12, 2016 at 4:17 PM

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My partner and I don't want a traditional wedding. It's the second time around and we don't want all the family input, don't want anything fancy, don't want gifts. We're thinking about having a surprise wedding. I came upon a murder mystery party, "Til Death Do We Part" with a wedding theme. His...

My partner and I don't want a traditional wedding. It's the second time around and we don't want all the family input, don't want anything fancy, don't want gifts. We're thinking about having a surprise wedding.

I came upon a murder mystery party, "Til Death Do We Part" with a wedding theme. His family has done murder mysteries and it's been a big hit.

People have to RSVP and get their characters in advance, so we could have an idea of who was coming and nudge those who don't RSVP in a way we couldn't for a regular party. We'd be the bride and groom, and at the beginning of the party just add in an actual wedding.

This seems like a good way to have the party, entertainment and fun, and be with the people we want while we get married - without all the pressure.

What are the things I should keep in mind when planning? What am I overlooking?

65 Comments

  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    I'm with m.....don't make me dress up, role play or figure out the fake murderer.

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  • MNBride
    Master June 2017
    MNBride ·
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    I like it. I'm surprised, usually I'm am not for surprise weddings.

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  • Victoria
    Super September 2016
    Victoria ·
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    I like this idea. As long as you won't be heartbroken if someone doesn't show I say go for it. But like you said no RSVP you can kinda nudge about going and hint something special may happen.

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    Just Said Yes September 2025
    Colleen ·
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    OMG! Savvy, I could have written this exact post. I found this site because I plan on doing this exact idea later this year. I'm sorry I found your post many years after you posted but I'm hoping you will read this and respond to me. We should be besties. This year will be my 4th annual murder mystery party and my partner and I (both divorced with grown kids) who have been living together for 15 years, decided on a wedding theme this year with our own surprise wedding thrown in. Our parties get bigger and bigger every year and I don't have any fear of someone I love not being able to make it. I want them there for the murder mystery (this year I'm hiring actors) more than the wedding. I'd love to see how your party went. I hope you get in touch, Thanks

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