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Meg
Just Said Yes September 2020

Wedding in America, reception in Marrakesh

Meg, on May 27, 2019 at 11:13 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 3
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Hi there, my boyfriend and I just got engaged and want to have a destination wedding but have decided that our families would probably have a hard time getting there. We have decided to compromise by having a wedding in Austin with just our families and then having the reception/wedding party in Marrakesh. I have no idea how to plan this. I want to give legitimacy to the marrakesh part and have some structure but also it won't be an official wedding. Has anyone ever done this? Does anyone have any ideas as to how this could look? Any help is very appreciated.

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on May 28, 2019 at 8:58 AM
  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    My friends had a DW in Mexico and had to go to the courthouse and get married in America to make it legit.
    They still had the ceremony and a party in Mexico.
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  • Jennifer
    Expert October 2019
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    Is your family in Austin? So first, if you have a wedding where you invite people to be present, you need to have at least a small reception immediately following to thank them for coming. Do you have friends or family in Marrakesh? If not, it sounds like that may be a better spot for a honeymoon, and private celebration between the two of you?
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Hi there Meg Smiley smile

    Welcome to the WeddingWire community!

    Marrakesh looks so beautiful! I’ve never been but I hope to one day!

    Many couples have a wedding in one location, such as a courthouse wedding, followed by a vow renewal or blessing with a wedding reception elsewhere. It’s totally possible!

    Will you have a small reception for those who attend in Austin?

    Why did you and your FS choose Marrakesh for the wedding? Have you both been before?

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