ideas please

Kita507

My FI thanks we should go to the Justice of Peace to save money just have a reception and ideas how I can make it work or have any done this

Its a Keeper

I have seen it done quite successfully.
The bride still had a beautiful dress and the groom still rented a nice tux. They only had a few people in the bridal party and it was mostly immediate family and close friends at the ceremony.
They used the extra money for a good caterer and a good photographer and video.
Invites were worded that the ceremony would be at the j.o.p. at a certain time and any were welcome to attend but some guests may have to wait outside to greet them when the ceremony was over. Quite a few people showed up and were waiting to greet them when they exited. It was really kind of nice.
Not inviting people to the ceremony kind of says hey, your not good enough to come to the ceremony but please come to the reception and don't forget your gift. Sounds cold I know but that's how many people think.
If you're not willing to have all your guests at the ceremony make your reception gift-free. It will save hard feelings over time.
Some people don't realize you are buying them dinner and dancing and a night out.

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Kita507

Thanks my FI is a private and shy also I just wanted him comfortable he just ask if our closes family and friends come to the wedding I want him happy also cause he paying LOL