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Sharing your wedding with another couple

Marcela, on October 20, 2016 at 4:03 PM

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My fiancé suggested that because recently a couple at church got married and didnt have a reception and suggested to share our reception with them. I didn't know what to say while its a beautiful thought of his, i dont quite see that happening

My fiancé suggested that because recently a couple at church got married and didnt have a reception and suggested to share our reception with them. I didn't know what to say while its a beautiful thought of his, i dont quite see that happening

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  • Meghan
    Super October 2025
    Meghan ·
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    I wouldn't want to. Not to be selfish but it's about you as a couple, not a charity case...it sounds selfish when I say it, but I wouldn't want to encroach on another couple's wedding, it would be incredibly awkward

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  • NewlyWeducated
    Expert November 2016
    NewlyWeducated ·
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    That's sweet of him and I'm sure he means well...buuuuuuut hard no on this one. IMO, weddings are not a thing to be shared with anyone but your OWN family and friends.

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
    Laura ·
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    No. No way.

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  • Sylvia751
    VIP November 2016
    Sylvia751 ·
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    It's very sweet, but does he even know if that couple wants this? Maybe they had the wedding they wanted and simply by asking, you'll be insulting them...sort of telling them their wedding was so bad that they should share yours.

    Also, put yourself in their shoes. Say you didn't get your wedding, but would you really want someone else saying "Crash ours"? Wouldn't that make you feel awkward?

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  • B
    Super June 2017
    Brandi ·
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    I don't think I would like that idea. Nice gesture

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  • AlmostMrsCorcino
    Super October 2016
    AlmostMrsCorcino ·
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    Nope, no, nah... you get my point, they can have there day another day....

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  • Joy
    Savvy June 2017
    Joy ·
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    Even doing a small gesture could backfire, what if they start making the whole thing about them? What if you let them be there and share some moments, but now they think they get a say in your decisions?

    It sounds like maybe FH said this because he thinks it would be nice, but hasn't thought through the logistics.

    As has been mentioned, there's the actual cost of having more guests. Plus confusion over unmarked gifts, etc.

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  • Jessica
    Expert September 2017
    Jessica ·
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    Naive but sweet. Terrible idea. Your church as a whole could do something for them.

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  • MrsA
    Master October 2015
    MrsA ·
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    That doesn't make sense unless you share family and friends.

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  • SenoraG
    Super July 2017
    SenoraG ·
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    Definite no from me. Sweet, but noooo.

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  • S
    Super June 2017
    SoontobeMrs. ·
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    Your husband is so sweet, but NO!

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  • Jess
    Dedicated September 2017
    Jess ·
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    No wayyyyy

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  • prisandbigfootsbuddy
    Super March 2017
    prisandbigfootsbuddy ·
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    No. This is a bad idea. Someone is going to end up paying more. Weddings are about a couple, ONE couple!

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  • FutureMrsL
    Super September 2017
    FutureMrsL ·
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    Umm no thanks! Sounds like your FH has a big heart BUT no way!

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  • #FutureMrs.Kort
    Super April 2017
    #FutureMrs.Kort ·
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    Nope

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  • Melody
    Master April 2017
    Melody ·
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    Nope. Super nice of him. But no.

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  • Aida
    Expert November 2016
    Aida ·
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    Very nice of him but I wouldn't do it as it can be stressful and complicate things.

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  • Emily
    Expert July 2017
    Emily ·
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    Absolutely not.

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  • Nancy
    VIP January 2017
    Nancy ·
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    I would say no b/c this couple could take over your wedding and take advantage of your good heartedness.

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  • BecomingKrueger
    Master March 2017
    BecomingKrueger ·
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    It's a really really sweet idea, but I don't think I would ever do it. I would probably give it a little more thought if it were a family member, but even still, I would probably take a pass on that one.

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