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Reception in the country....

jenndeirdrejenndeirdre member
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We have three venues to choose from in the country, all are around 15-25minutes from people's homes and hotels (5minutes or less away from my house though). We were just thinking about if this is bad since people will be drinking, we'd let a few family go back to our place that are quiet as our kids will be taken home to bed earlier in the night. Most wedding I've been to or heard all involve hotels near by or in. This is just one silly discussion we had lately just hoping to avoid any issues.
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Re: Reception in the country....

  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    People go out on their own all the time and manage to make choices about how much they drink before driving home. Why should your wedding be any different? Besides, a person can get into an accident or get a DUI 5 minutes on the road, too.
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • jenndeirdrejenndeirdre member
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    Yes very true, just one of those things I was playing different situations in my head. I just like the idea of being close to home.
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  • chibiyuichibiyui member
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    Where I am, unless you live in the city, 15-25 minutes IS close. 

    Your guests will be fine. 
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    Also, are you saying only your family members have that option? And only the quiet ones?
    jenndeirdre said:
    We have three venues to choose from in the country, all are around 15-25minutes from people's homes and hotels (5minutes or less away from my house though). We were just thinking about if this is bad since people will be drinking, we'd let a few family go back to our place that are quiet as our kids will be taken home to bed earlier in the night. Most wedding I've been to or heard all involve hotels near by or in. This is just one silly discussion we had lately just hoping to avoid any issues.

    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • jenndeirdrejenndeirdre member
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    I only say that because my kids will be asleep at home and not a ton of room, which is why I said quiet. Unless everyone wants a campout out in the backyard. I'm sure most would carpool out and back anyways plus lots of time to run different options.
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    jenndeirdre said:
    I only say that because my kids will be asleep at home and not a ton of room, which is why I said quiet. Unless everyone wants a campout out in the backyard. I'm sure most would carpool out and back anyways plus lots of time to run different options.
    How will you decide who makes the "quiet enough" cut for this invitation?
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • jenndeirdrejenndeirdre member
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    Is that a big concern of who I deem quiet enough, not something I'd be going around the wedding going you're too loud, but you're alright. Truthfully my concern with my house is my kids, why would I want people being loud(drunk) late at night? As well my fiancé obviously will have input as to the whole situation, he may not be willing to have anyone around, or just immediate family.
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    I understand you don't want loud people over while your kids are sleeping. YOU posted here telling us you were thinking of allowing quiet family members to come over. I am simply asking about your logistics of pulling that off. Why did you post about it if not for feedback?
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • MuppetOverlordMuppetOverlord member
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    I think it's okay that she have her own criteria in mind for choosing who she prefers in her home with her children. Honestly, I wouldn't invite anyone though. You aren't going to want house guests on your wedding night....

    That is an incredibly reasonable distance for people to travel and having them 5-10 minutes closer at your house isn't that much of a difference. You can expect them to drink appropriately or have a plan to get home. If the venue doesn't have it already, perhaps have the number of a cab company
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  • jenndeirdrejenndeirdre member
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    Well it was more about being away from hotels then about my house, poor choice of wording on my part. These are all things as time goes ill hope to really figure out, like determining if the option of using the house for "quieter" not rowdy guests. I'm hoping to any feedback, and what you have said obviously made me think of some those decisions. I knew it was a more stupid thought question to begin with just wasn't expecting so much on the quiet part that's all.
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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    You could see if the 15-minute hotel has shuttle transportation you could arrange for your guests as a courtesy, assuming anyone is staying at a hotel and not driving home. Otherwise, you are not responsible for your guests' transportation or accommodations. They can handle that on their own, and you shouldn't worry about putting them up in your house.
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