This is a quick follow up to an earlier post I made asking for opinions on having a ceremony with just immediate family and a then a picnic reception later that day for a total of about 50 family and friends all coming from out of state.First, thanks to all who responded. It gave me much food for thought.Our final decision has been made. We are inviting all 50 to the ceremony followed by our picnic reception - all taking place at the same venue. We do want all to share in all the festivities. Very informal...yet very much us. Our families are a big part of our lives and who we are. Not including them would just be wrong.