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Lala, on January 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

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Hello! Long time no see to the wedding world! During our Christmas break me(24 f)and my fiancé(23 m) decided to get married earlier than our original 2 year date… so we’re in the early stages of planning something new with less guest (only 20 family members). However we’ve found our wedding venue and that seems to be set (hopefully) but we’re having trouble with the reception part. We are opting for a restaurant reception but don’t know if we should just do a big breakfast at a restaurant (yes I’m aware that’s technically not a reception) or a dinner after the wedding. Biggest reason is neither family’s have met (we’ve been together 5 years now) and we’d love to break the ice so the wedding isn’t super awkward. Another reason is just not knowing how to tweak the timeline considering me and my fiancé would like to take more pictures besides just the ones at the chapel. Any advice? Sorry if it’s all over the place ❤️

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Erin · on January 25, 2023 at 10:25 PM
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Many people go to weddings not knowing most of the other guests - even small ones. I went to a 25 person wedding back in October and only knew 3 or 4 people there (will also add that we were not family to the couple like the majority of the guests were, but were their friends!). It did not take away the fun of it. In fact I loved how chill it was and we actually got to know a really nice couple talking to them throughout the whole afternoon! I think you can definitely put this worry aside. The main thing is that everyone there will be so happy for you two. They won’t be focusing on the fact that they don’t know the other guests.

I would suggest doing the dinner reception so that you can use the time in the morning to get ready early and take a bunch of photos before your ceremony.
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Kimberly · on January 26, 2023 at 10:47 AM
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I agree that usually with the atmosphere at weddings, it just kind of works blending all these strangers together! Depending on whether a lot of your guests will be coming from out of town or will already be in the area, you can also do a casual dinner with both sets of parents or a select group of VIP guests the night before. It doesn’t have to be some official event that you’re hosting (and thus paying for), just see who’s available and interested in grabbing dinner.
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Paige · on January 26, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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I'd opt for a dinner after the wedding. There's no way to know how you'll be feeling before the wedding, but I wouldn't want to risk adding one more thing onto what could be a really stressful morning. Then adding on worrying about something upsetting your stomach, something being in your teeth, etc. People meet new people at weddings all the time. You'll be fine
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Lala · on January 27, 2023 at 8:45 AM
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Thank you 😊
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Lala · on January 27, 2023 at 8:45 AM
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I like this idea! Thank you 😊
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Lala · on January 27, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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Gotcha! It would be a bit much to try and get ready and have brunch also with everyone! Thank you 😊
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