Offbeat wedding calls for... Tackiness disclosure!?

mmdonnelly

(haven't read everything, so ignore me if I'm not helpful)

What I've heard is that invited to the ceremony means invited to the reception and vice versa. Especially if they're at the same location, I don't think there's anyway around it. If they just watched you get married, your family and friends probably want to celebrate and meet each other at the reception.

I would suggest separate (off-beat) stationary included with the invite for the warning about the dirt road and park-and-ride (maybe with photos if you can), and off-beat invites to match the feel of the location.

Is it pastries drinks and parasols and/or hand fans to be provided at the ceremony or the reception? I think receptions normally include a meal. Though pastries and drinks could be a good snack during the ceremony or for guests if you're going to take photos.

JoanE2012

OP - Your plan is one big hot mess.  Elope and save yourself all kinds of rudeness and embarrassment.  

MyNameIsNot

I find it so offensive when people use off-beat and quirky as an excuse for selfish garbage like this.

Plenty of people have quirky and off-beat weddings without treating their guests like crap.  Don't pretend that being different is an excuse to treat people this way.  It offends the rest of us that are different and actually care about our guests.