I have no family he has so many

mrshoffer

Ok so heres the problem we agreed to invite family and close friends.  The problem is none of my friends are going to be able to travel the 700 miles to get to the wedding.....  Not only that but the only family I have left is my mom dad and uncle...  we are having a small wedding anyways but I don't want the ceremony to look unblanced.  b/c as of now there will be 3 people on myside and like 70 on his....  what do i do?  This is why i wanted to elope but my fh wants a wedding....  someone please help!

squirrly

Are you sure none of your friends will travel?  You might be suprised.  Also - if the location you've picked means you have no guests, have you considered a different location?  It was important to me that my grandparents be able to attend, so we're getting married close to where they live.  They couldn't have traveled. 

aerinpegadrak

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_invites-paper_family-many?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:cd062f89-8272-496a-b0ab-225e1f87acecDiscussion:85a7e155-b06d-4a05-be80-b50de22573dcPost:24f04aa1-1002-4774-92e5-228091a4303a">I have no family he has so many</a>:
[QUOTE]Ok so heres the problem we agreed to invite family and close friends.  The problem is none of my friends are going to be able to travel the 700 miles to get to the wedding.....  Not only that but the only family I have left is my mom dad and uncle...  we are having a small wedding anyways but I don't want the ceremony to look unblanced.  b/c as of now there will be 3 people on myside and like 70 on his....  what do i do?  This is why i wanted to elope but my fh wants a wedding....  someone please help!
Posted by mrshoffer[/QUOTE]
You don't have to seat people "bride's side" and "groom's side."  I don't think even people with balanced sides even do that anymore.  If that's your only concern, just let people sit where they like, and they'll just sit in the best seats available.

kmmoon25

I love the idea of not sitting in bride's/groom's section. My family is traveling, most of his is in the state. I have a good feeling my family will pile in an rv or bus together and road trip to our wedding! It may be a crazy sight, but I definately appreciate the effort they are putting forth. I was surprised they all said they would be there! Very exciting