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Help! wedding guest list

tayphortayphor member
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So I am from CO and my fiance is from HI, we both went to school in HI  and we have decided to have our wedding there. However all my friends and family are in CO and I know most of them won't be able to come to HI but I would love to include them. We can't decide what we want to do for the wedding and reception because of this. Here are the ideas we have thought of so far:

(1) Immediate family only followed by two receptions, one in HI and one in CO.
(2) A wedding in HI for whoever can make it there and then a reception in CO for anyone who couldn't.
(3) Immediate family only
(4) Whoever can make it

Any other ideas or thoughts on what we could do would be a great help. Thanks!
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Re: Help! wedding guest list

  • AJuliaNJAJuliaNJ member
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    edited June 2013
    Given the distance and the fact that you have friends and family in each place, I think this is okay. It's not like you are just jetting off to the Cayman Islands because you like it as a destination, but then feel you should also have the big princess party. I pick option 2. However, the second event should be a celebration of your marriage. You shouldn't reenact the ceremony or anything. Just have a fun party.
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  • allispainallispain member
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    I also think option 2 would be a good one, as long as you do what PP said and make it a celebration party and not a re-do of your ceremony/reception. Something more low key would be appropriate, I think. I have a friend doing something of this sort because her FI's family is gigantic and don't have the funds to travel to the other side of the country - they're having a bbq in a local park pavilion, she's wearing a white sundress instead of her wedding gown, and I'm sure it will be a great time for them to celebrate with those who couldn't travel.
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  • jarednmeganjarednmegan member
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    My brother and SIL had the exact same situation and did option 2. It seemed to work out just fine.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited June 2013
    Have the ceremony/reception for whoever and attend, and then have a get together in Colorado if you want.  Don't call it a wedding or a reception, don't do reenactments.  Just have people over for an informal party. Sounds fun!
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