It's the second time around and my partner and I don't the stress and pressure of a traditional wedding. We just want to have a fun party and be married at the end of the day.
I came upon a murder mystery party, "Til Death Do We Part," with a wedding theme. The game is set at a wedding reception. We'd be the bride and groom, and at the beginning of the party surprise everyone with an actual wedding.
People have to RSVP and get their characters in advance, so we could have an idea of who was coming and nudge those who don't RSVP in a way we couldn't for a regular party. Our guest list is almost all local, and very much gaming people; we'd let the very few out of towners in on the secret so they'd come. The officiant and photographer will be in on it, too. My mom's the worst about "you have to include your second cousin twice removed who you met once when you were four!" so I won't tell her; my dad has passed. My partner's family is good about surprises and generally good sports, so I think they'll find it really fun.
The game has a mobster/Italian family theme and we're using the banquet hall at The Old Spaghetti Factory, which is already decorated to the theme and super affordable (about $15 per person!)
What are the things I should keep in mind when planning? Any invitation wording advice? What am I overlooking?