Outgrown my hometown

mrbmvd

I'm from a small town where my dad runs one of the only venues to get married at in the town. I grew up working there and have watched weddings there since I was little. When I graduated I moved away and didn't look back. The only reason I go back to the sleepy little town is to visit my family. I don't want to have the wedding there, but my parents are kind of heartbroken that I don't want it there, and think it will break their wallet. I also don't want to have it in my church back home because I know it'll make my fiancé uncomfortable. I don't know how to get my parents to see that the classy fun party I want to have is impossible in that little retirement community, and there's not a good place for my out of town guests to stay. Any suggestions?

6fsn

Just be up front and say that your dreams have changed over the years and now you'd like to have it where you live.  You might also say that it would be easier to plan where you are living.  Then plan and PAY for it yourself.  No worries about their wallet.

tawillers

As an adult, you get to do whatever you want to do.  Gently explain your wishes to your parents and plan/pay for your own wedding.

Wzz

you'll need to have the conversation with your parents to know how their react.