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City Hall Wedding...Backyard reception...is this okay?

amy_crntt88amy_crntt88
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My FI and I want to get married at city hall, but want to have a small reception type thing afterwards in my grandparents back yard. Any opinions on this. I feel like some may be upset that there was no ceremony, but we really dont have the funds to have a ceremony and reception. 
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Re: City Hall Wedding...Backyard reception...is this okay?

  • kb0489kb0489 member
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    i think that is prefectly fine. Its around the marriage itself, not how much you spent.
    my fiane and ia re getting married at myrtle beach and as of right now probably doing the reception in his mothers backyard because that is all we can afford.

    it will turn out wonderful. good luck!
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    The ceremony is the inexpensive part.  I'm not sure how cutting that out will save you significant amounts of money.  Why not have your ceremony in your grandparents' back yard?  Then you really only need the cost of license and officiant, which is the same as a city hall wedding.  

    The upside is that all your guests would be able to share in the ceremony as well.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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  • impslaveimpslave
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    Trix is wise - ask on your local board for recommendations for an officiant and have the ceremony in the backyard.  All your guests can share the moment with you and no one will feel as if they missed out.
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  • gottahavashortigottahavashorti member
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    A city hall marriage can be a ceremony and you can invite guests there if they will fit in the room where marriages take place at your local city hall.  If any guests are in attendance, you need some sort of reception anyhow, even if it is light apps at your home.  So yes, a backyard reception would be appropriate IMO.

    Trix, I know where we got married it was much less expensive to have a City Hall wedding than hire an officiant (about $100 at the courthouse vs. $300 at minimum for an officiant), unless you had a friend get ordained online.
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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    why wouldn't people be able to go to city hall and witness it?

     

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  • AbbeyS2011AbbeyS2011 member
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    In many states, you can have a friend ordained online for a day, and they can perform your wedding ceremony.  Each state is different, and in some states, the counties regulate, so be sure to check.   That would be an inexpensive way to have your ceremony as well as reception in your relative's backyard.
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