we're having a smaller wedding (75 max) and even that was originally way more than i wanted (us at a court house! lol), i'm very shy and quiet, we're both kind of quiet actually and i have anxiety issues with being the center of attention - i hate it! i'd really like to skip certain things... like the garter toss, the bouquet toss, and the whole announcement into the reception (i've only seen this done as a big production where the parents, the bridal party, then the couple all enter to a different song and then you go through the bridal party and all that...). is anyone else skipping these things??? how are you getting "into" your reception... will you just be there? or do a simple announcement "here's the new couple..."? my ceremony and reception are in the same place too (outside, the ceremony is next to the pavillion where the reception will be). are you doing other "activities" to keep guest amused? i'm scared to death people will be bored (sunday afternoon/evening outdoors with hot food, beer/wine, and a dj but i'm still paranoid!)
my mom was simply aghast when i told her i wasn't wearing anything blue (for the old, new, blue thing) and that i wasn't tossing the bouquet (every single girl i know hates it!!! and with such a small wedding there's only like 2 single girls!)... but my mom is divorced she should know while these are traditions they don't exactly guarantee a lifetime of happiness :P