MissMillie
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Thu Jan-14-10 12:33 PM
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Does anyone know? (wedding etiquette question) |
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I'm now thinking of a destination wedding sometime this summer. But I would, at some point, like to host a celebration party so our family and friends can share in our joy.
Does anyone know if there's a proper time-frame involved? Could I, conceivably, invite people to a buffet dinner party, say, one year later (even if it's called an "anniversary party")?
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Jan-14-10 12:43 PM
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I think that those parties are normally nearer the wedding than a year. I'd guess within a 2 to 3 month period after the wedding...
But this is just my very non-scientific POV!
Have a ball planning it!
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MilesColtrane
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Thu Jan-14-10 12:46 PM
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2. I think destination weddings are great, if the bride and groom buy everyone a ticket. |
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Edited on Thu Jan-14-10 12:46 PM by MilesColtrane
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Thu Jan-14-10 12:46 PM
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3. I think within the next year is fine, and even if it isn't within the next year, that's fine too. |
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We had a very small (like, a dozen people, including us) courthouse wedding in December. In January, my parents hosted an evening buffet in my hometown to "present" us as a couple to my extended family and my parents' friends (it sounds a lot more fancy than it was). Six months later, Mr. Brickbat's parents did the same thing in a public park with a church-basement potluck for their friends and his extended family. It was great fun and a nice way to not have to worry about a huge fancy reception. I like the idea of a one-year celebration, too. Have fun!
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Thu Jan-14-10 12:51 PM
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4. The further away from the wedding date, the more need for an open bar. |
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Thu Jan-14-10 04:44 PM
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5. I wouldn't wait a year. |
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I would try to do it within a month of returning. By a year, everyone's gonna be over your joy but you. :hi:
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Thu Jan-14-10 04:58 PM
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6. We got married back at the end of last october... |
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and all he had was the commissioner and the witness. It was just the 2 of us exchanging our vows, simple and beautiful. But because our families wanted something more formal, we decided that we would renew our vows on our first anniverary and turn it into a party. We figured that since all the pressure was off, all we would have to do is enjoy & have fun. Not sure if this would work for you, but might be something to consider! Whatever you decide, Congratulations and enjoy! :toast: :hi:
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Thu Jan-14-10 05:00 PM
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7. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. |
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I didn't know --- I'm very happy for you.
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Thu Jan-14-10 05:02 PM
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8. we got married on kauai in march, and had the 'reception' at the end of april in chicago. |
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a year would seem to be stretching it, if you ask me. especially if you're expecting 'wedding' presents.
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Thu Jan-14-10 05:07 PM
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9. Congratulations and I wouldn't wait a year. |
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Give yourself enough time for planning and invitations and then hold a 'home town' reception. If time constraints allow, you could even have it prior to the wedding. All the best.
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Thu Jan-14-10 08:17 PM
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10. Got married in '07 ... still haven't had the parent party |
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Our parents are old, we've been together for freaking ever, and we didn't feel like making them travel over 2,000 miles to hang out at a party with people they don't know (we moved to California as soon as we could). We're still meaning to go home and have a dinner party with the family at home ... In other words, it's your wedding; do it your way.
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