We are getting married in the state FI & I currently live in, but would like to host something for family in my home state who can't travel. My parents offered the use of their home, and we thought about having it in their huge yard in the summer (catered, tents rented, large garage open, fully hosted, etc). Should I note something about this on the STDs, or just spread the info via word of mouth or email? It will be mostly family who attend, and I will likely see all of them before we send STDs. My mom suggested calling it an "open house party," which is a term I hadn't heard of before. I just don't want people to NOT travel thinking we're doing something "equal" at home and then get disappointed.