My FI and I have been talking alot about the wedding lately and we have decided that we want to host our reception at a local restaurant that is very close to our house. We are also thinking that having the ceremony at a church would be nice as well. I know it's totally different than what we were thinking originally but we are having 16 people and the budget is still the same. We are planning on $40-$50 per person including drinks (alcoholic and non) but are not limiting if it's above that number. We would have the supper and cake at the restaurant and music,dancing and a bonfire at our house after since it's close. Does this sound good or should we stick to our original plan of a BBQ at home?
Re: Changed reception idea/location.
Just make sure to check with your neighbors and on any zoning restrictions. It's a pain in the rear to think about, but here we've got burning and noise restrictions (any fire above 3' round needs a permit and music off by 10...)
But I really like the restaurant idea much better - makes things much easier for you! Also, you never know if the restaurant will be willing to do the cake there for you...