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our own getaway

Long story short a bridesmaid suggested FI and I take the limo back to the reception venue ourselves after the ceremony.  The bridesmaids will be riding in a limo from the venue (where we're getting ready) to the ceremony.  We thought they could carpool with the groomsmen who will be meeting at the church and getting ready there.  The reason it was suggested is so FI and I get our own getaway after the fact, hoping that we could realize what we've done, enjoy ourselves for the next few minutes (the difference between ceremony and reception venues is literally a few miles).  We don't live together, don't see much of each other alone, my parents are strict and protective.  We just thought this would be a fun start to a new beginning.

We asked the bridesmaids - they don't care.  Groomsmen would already have their vehicles at the ceremony site unless we could change our plans and make sure they will have vehicles at the reception site so they could ride in the limo. 

I'm sure etiqutte is against me.  Do I take the few minutes alone with him?  Or do we change plans and not leave anyone out, and have all bridal party together at the end of the ceremony?

Re: our own getaway

  • salt78salt78 member
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    I think you should go for it. Lots of people don't use limos anyway. 
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  • Go for it.  This is one of those things where there isn't really major etiquette. Do what works for you.
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  • If your bridal party doesn't mind, I don't see a problem here at all.  Enjoy your alone time ;)

  • As long as everyone has a ride, I think you should go for it!
  • If that's what you all want to do, and everybody has a ride - no issues whatsoever.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_own-getaway?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f8a5941e-7928-49ac-b608-9334def2f6b7Post:7110725b-00a2-4ea5-81fc-c8d93a7945c4">our own getaway</a>:
    [QUOTE]  The reason it was suggested is so FI and I get our own getaway after the fact, hoping that we could realize what we've done
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    Sorry - this just made me giggle.  It implies you just robbed a bank or something.

    Anyway - do it!  If your bridal party is fine and everyone has a ride, enjoy yourselves!
  • cenglecengle member
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    Agreed. As long as no one's left without a ride, I say go for it! It sounds fun!
  • Sure.  If it's literally a few miles and shuttling the WP wouldn't be difficult, I say go for it and enjoy the ride.
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  • Are you saying that your parents chaperone all your time together with your FI?
  • I think it would be great with just the 2 of you. That way you can chill for a few before the fun and partying begins.
  • its not that they "supervise" our time together, but I still live at home.  My parents are home in the evening and technically I'm not "allowed" at my FIs apartment where he lives by himself.  So when FI comes over, we hang out at my house or go run errands or whatever, but if we're at my house, so are my parents more often than not cuz they don't really do stuff at night.  And when we do run errands or need to stop at his place cuz we forgot something in our travels and I casually mention we were there I get the... "well, if you went to the bank and to here and there, why did you need to go to his place?"  Dad, chill.

    Joy2611 - I just realized how that sounded.  No bank robbing going on, but it would def add to the excitement of the day haha!

    Anyway, I appreciate all the posts, thanks for the positive help!
  • Totally fine, just make SURE the BMs know this plan and have rides.  Was in a wedding recently where the bride planned to do this, but never mentioned it to us.  We ended up high and dry at the ceremony.  We could have easily arranged rides if we had known ahead of time instead ofo waiting 30 mins for taxis called at the last minute... grr... I'm not still mad about that, I swear...

    Hahah, you make it sound like you guys will be getting busy in the limo!  Just make sure the privacy glass is up!
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