Reception Only

I know that you and your fiance are to make these decisions together, but girl, it's your day so you can do it however you want it! If you want all this to going on, then do it! Talk with your fiance and let him know this is a woman's dream day and you are already making sacrifices and comprimises, he should be willing to work with you.

But that is actually a good idea. As long as your wedding party does not consist of 10 bridesmaids and groomsmen. A good idea would be to have a best man and maid of honor (they can even be witnesses at your ceremony), maybe one groomsman and one bridesmaid, and it would be real sweet to have a flower girl still to put down flowers before you come in.

Now about greeting these guests....Depending on your guest size if this will be a good idea. If the list is a small size (such as 50 or less) this may be a good idea to have a recieving line. If you have a large guest count you may want to skip that part and just go table to table during the party.

Hi Big Day2010!

Why don't you make an agreement that he can handle the wedding ceremony any way he wants, and you can handle the reception any way you want?

I read a wedding book where the author suggested to just have the bride and groom announced and make an entrance, not all the bridesmaids and such. And I think I like that because then it's not a whole circus but the important one is you two not just being announced, but being introduced for the first time as Mr. & Mrs.

Breidie

You should contact (or stop by) your City Hall and see if they have any policies or special ceremony sites within. In Birmingham, AL you can get married in the City Hall or outside in the park (it across the street) in front of the water fountain or gazebo (great backgrounds for pictures). Also, that would allow for your attendants (suggest 1-3 on each side) and a few guests, since he wants simple. Hope that helps.

I disagree with Jaded Events, in that its YOUR day, its actually both of your day, and meeting in the middle is a good. You can also explain to your Fiance that you since your not having a traditional wedding, that it would make you very happy if you had you party walk in and get introduced.

I think having all of you make a big entrance at the reception hall is a great idea! That would still give you the feel of having your big entrance since you're not really having that by getting married at City Hall.

I think its great that you and your fiance have compromised on this really difficult decision.

Typically the receiving line is at the end of the ceremony. The "announced entrance" marks the start of the reception since most guests arrive well before the bride and groom. I think having you and your groom introduced would be a great way to start the reception. Plus it makes a great "photo op"

Thank-you all... your response were very much helpful and appreciated. I think we will do the walk in (bride & groom)and then and the end thank each guest. Yes te part is small about 40-50..thanks again

I'm getting really sick of the "it's your day do it however you want" commentaries. Maybe I'm just old fashioned but if you're having a party you kind of want your guests to have a good time. What ever happened to the old fashioned wedding planning that involved discussion and consideration for the guests, how to seat people so they will have a good time, mutual discussion of events. Maybe you should consider a wedding that appeals to the people coming as well as what you want. Afterall, what's a party without the guests. In China when a person turns sixty they give gifts to the guests, not the other way aroung, maybe there is something to this idea. End note, discuss and come to an agreement. Same goes for the people involved in the ceremony, it's not just your day...they put out to get there, don't take them for granted.