Reception only..?

You can do whatever you want. My son had a super small ceremony with only parents, siblings and grandparents (like 22 people) and they had a bridal party and then had a large reception. You can do whatever you want since it’s your day.

We are doing this, too! We are eloping..small ceremony with just immediate family..then having a reception to celebrate after. We aren’t having a wedding party bc it doesn’t suit us, but you definitely could! Not to mention, PP was right. You can do whatever you like and whatever feels right for you!

Yep I've definitely heard of people who've done this, it's not unusual! Don't worry, people will be still be excited to celebrate with you.

That's what my FH and I are doing. Eloping us two and an after elopement ceremony. I am going to have a BM and a MOH. They can be there at the court when we sign the docs and celebrate after. I think do what you want. You can have a small ceremony which was our original plan but due to anxiety he wants to elope where our honeymoon will be. You can even find invitations worded that way.

My friends did this. They had a reception only about half a year after their private ceremony. They didn't have any bridesmaids or groomsmen and they didn't even do any speeches or tosses.

View Quoted Comment Thanks! My fiancé is still on the fence with this idea so I’m glad so many others are doing this!

We did this! We got married a month ago and just my parents were there! But we are having a big reception in about 10ish months (maybe 11? LOL) and a short vow renewal ceremony for family that wasn’t invited to the elopement, but we really wanted to do something special just for us and just be married

View Quoted Comment What time did the reception start? Trying to think of an acceptable time

View Quoted Comment I don’t recall to be honest but they did first look so they only had a few pictures to take and they had their guest attend a cocktail hour while they did them.

We’re doing the same. My fiancé didn’t want a big wedding. Just family only. Close friends and family are invited to the reception.