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Just Said Yes November 2018

Reception Only Wedding Still have Bridal Parties?

Lisa, on February 10, 2018 at 5:20 PM Posted in Planning 0 11

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So my love and I are having issues with picking out a minister. I honestly don't care, but he is very particular about it. He wants someone that knows us but isn't a jerk...

Anyways, I ran the idea by him that we could go to the courthouse and get married and then just have a reception. I had a girlfriend do it. The only issue I am having with this idea is I really want a bridal party, and I want to wear a wedding dress still. My girlfriend who got married at the courthouse and had her reception a few days later, she wasn't wearing a wedding dress. It felt very informal. Is there a word for what I am trying to do so I can do more research? I am not sure how to google this. What do you ladies think?

I feel like if there is no ceremony than there isn't a reason for a bridal party. Am I crazy? Let me know down below. Haha!

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Latest activity by Kisha, on February 12, 2018 at 12:35 PM

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Mrs.Whooooo · on February 10, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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You can wear a wedding dress! Nothing says you can’t. But what would your bridal
party do? They stand up and show their support during the ceremony, so if you are going to the courthouse, it seems silly to make hem buy dresses for just a reception
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Sarah · on February 10, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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You’re right. If there’s no ceremony there’s no real reason for a bridal party. You can wear whatever you want, big dress included, to the reception though.
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Just Said Yes November 2018
Lisa · on February 10, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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I didn't even think of that, you're so right! It would be a waste for them.
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Forestwed · on February 10, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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Take your time finding an Officiant. We didn’t know ours until our first meeting but now I couldn’t think of anyone better. Ask FH to be open to talking to officiants. It’s surprising how quickly they get to know you and can customize a ceremony.
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The Nuptials · on February 10, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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Take your time and find a great officiant. If your FI is willing to go to the courthouse then surely there is someone out there that can prefer the ceremony as you wish.

Def no bridal party if reception only.

Best of of luck finding an officiant! Maybe this is something that the groom can do the heavy research on?
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Just Said Yes November 2018
Lisa · on February 10, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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Thank you all. We are going to research officiants more!
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Susan · on February 10, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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I’ve seen people wear wedding dresses to the courthouse. Wear what you want!

And i I don’t think a courthouse wedding merits a bridal party... like pp said, they wouldn’t have anything to do.
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Katie · on February 10, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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I don't think not being able to find an officiant should warrant switching out a ceremony for a courthouse wedding. Like PP said, just keep looking. I'm sure there's one out there that is perfect for you guys! Good luck!
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Adrianna · on February 10, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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All weddings are unique, go with what you and your spouse want!
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Kisha · on February 12, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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My fiance and I are going to the courthouse. Im going to have my bestfriend behind me and he’s going to have his best men behind him. No flower girl etc. Not a huge wedding party. Im wearing a wedding dress and he will have a suit. My girl and his best man dont have to go out to buy or rent anything fancy but both will be wearing our colors. Our immediate family (parent, grand parents, kids etc.) will do the same. I do have another dress that I will be wearing at the reception which is going to be a few days later. A little less casual than what Im wearing to the courthouse but it works for us. Its your day, do what you feel works best for the both of you.
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