I just don't want to worry about rentals, fixing up my house, renting bathrooms, catering for 100 people, insurance and liabilty, and making my neighbors grumpy. Etc. Etc.
Can I have a black tie on the beach for 10 guests for about the same price?
8k?
I am waiting to hear back from vendors, but what does the knot think?
Re: small but fancy.
Black tie on the beach? Just no.
But yes, you can have a very nice ceremony and reception for 8k
Why no black tie? Is it because you don't like the way it looks or because it is against etiquette ?
oh that explains a lot. I didn't know black tie meant you had to wear heels and full ball gown. I thought it meant white glove service, the men dress in tuxedos , bridesmaids are in long dresses. Anyhow, I was thinking beachfront. As in the hotel Del Coronado or Lowe's resort. Or a restaurant with ocean views. A restaurant would be fine too in any area as long as there is a ceremony spot.
Why do you want men in tuxedos and women in long dresses so badly? Why cant they wear what they want?
t The style of wedding will depend on the time of day, venue and budget of those involved. So long gowns and tuxes will probably not be happening but that's cool. Maybe my post was getting my point across. I am easy breezy.
Why not just have a nice, formal wedding? Dark suits for men, cocktail attire for ladies. If it is after 6:00PM, your wedding party can wear tuxedos and long gowns. Since you wedding is so small, everyone can dress up if they wish, but make the tuxedos optional.
My daughter had a formal brunch reception at a country club. Dark suits and church lady dresses were the norm for guests. There was dancing and a lovely buffet. I recommend this. You will save money on the food.
There are etiquette differences between true black tie, white tie, morning coats or tuxedo with me in white dinner jackets.
If what you want are really dressed up people but you want to take pictures on the beach at that venue you will be just fine. About the budget though is the whole $8k for the dinner or is that expected to include clothes, photographer, flowers, dinner, & your accommodations? It may be OK as long as you don't go crazy with your dress or the champagne.