My boyfriend and I live in DC where everything is very expensive. If we were to do a traditional wedding (at a hotel or historic house or whatever) we'd be looking at at least $85 per person for food on top of venue rental, etc. It'd be crazy expensive and we just don't have that kind of money. Even if we did, I wouldn't feel right spending that much.
So I came up with an idea! I need input though to see if it makes any sense/
ON A SATURDAY PROBABLY...
- Have wedding ceremony with closest 50 or less friends and family on the National Mall
- Take pictures around the city for a couple hours, leave guests to do as they please
- Meet at a restaurant for an intimate dinner; no dancing or anything, just good food and chat and whatnot
AND THEN...
- The next day (a Sunday) have a cookout/pot luck sort of deal in my grandmother's backyard in Pennsylvania and invite EVERYONE we know to celebrate. Music, food, and the works, but without costing much.
Basically, I don't want to sacrifice the classy wedding, but I also like the idea of a big get-together where other people can celebrate with us while saving tons of money.
So, would this even work? And if so, what would the invitations to the Sunday event even say? Because I wouldn't want it to be awkward for people who weren't invited to the initimate dinner the night before.
Any thoughts would be super appreciated!