After-party

smallsmp8

Hi ladies, My original plan was to have an after-party at my FI's and I's house after the wedding (as we are getting married at 11:30am and the reception will go until 4pm).  Now that I think more about it I think I will be way too stressed because we will have family dropping off gifts, decorations and we have 2 dogs and 2 cats so it might get hectic keeping track of everyone!  I thought about having it at my mom's (she has a nice big house) but I don't think she would approve because we already had the engagement party there and she gets stressed easily also.  Is it rude to just invite our friends (not family)? Or should we skip it and plan a celebration at a bar that night so FI and I have time to unwind and relax?  I just think it would be nice to have the limo drop us off at our house and we are home safely for the evening (and people can take cabs back to their hotels when they want to).  What are you all doing? My main reason for bringing this up is that we have about 50 OOT guests (lots of friends) who we want to spend a lot of time with that weekend besides the rehearsal (thurs 4pm) and wedding (fri). Ideas?

me2rean

I think it really depends on your crowd. Having a break inbetween would be a good idea for you and everyone else to go relax, change, have some alone time (wink,wink), etc. You are already planning a party, why add more stress upon you or your family? Unless you have a friend who would be willing to host the event, I would suggest a neutral location (i.e., bar, restaurant, park). Your OOT guests might want to do some some sightseeing, maybe you can all meet at a tourist attraction near your area. Something low key and cheap would be my first priorities!