We are just starting the planning process and I've started crunching numbers of some of the costs at venues I would want to host our reception. I must be honest here, I can't justify spending so much money on one night. It makes more sense to me to spend a week as Mr. & Mrs. in paradise rather than a receiption. When I do think of a reception though I'm super tradtional. That being said, I really want to get married in my church and thankfully my fiancee is totally okay with that.
Is it okay to have a ceremony in my church and leave from the church with bags packed for the airport? Has anyone considered anything like this? Does it come off as tacky? Someone once told me that you should consider what you need, must have, and want in your wedding. I need my other half... that's all.