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Can’t decide!

Caz, 12 February, 2022 at 17:14 Posted on Planning 0 4

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Hi all I would like to get married here in Wales at our local church. I just can’t imagine getting officially married anywhere else also some older family can attend then who wouldn’t like to go abroad. But I want the rest of it abroad the party and photos etc. I’m trying to plan but can’t decide what to do.

Do I get married here on the Saturday and wear dress have bridesmaids etc?! Do I have a party? Then do we go abroad with whoever wants to come rent out a place and have a brill party with my dress again. Orrr do I just have the wedding here and then go abroad
Has anyone done this before or any ideas! I would be really grateful!

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Latest activity by Anonbride, 17 February, 2022 at 16:15

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Charlotte · 12 February, 2022 at 18:25
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If you want the marriage at the church here in would personally have the full wedding here. I know people who have gone abroad for the marriage and then have the big party when they get back, not heard of it the other way round. That said, doesn't mean it can't be done, but I would consider how some people may feel about attending a ceremony only here and then not being able to go to the reception. I would look at costing up both options and logistics and maybe sound some people out on if they would come abroad. Personally, I wouldmt spend out to go abroad for a wedding when the actual marriage is not taking place there
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Caz · 12 February, 2022 at 18:58
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Yes I think that’s why I am writing on here because it doesn’t feel quite right. Maybe we could get married abroad and have a blessing in the church after with just me Him and Kids
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RomanticGreenStationery27135 · 14 February, 2022 at 18:49
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I'd think about when you are planning on having the wedding and what your guest list is like. Will many of them be able to afford to travel abroad for a wedding celebration? And will many of them feel comfortable with travelling post Covid (depending on how far into the future you are planning this event - your profile says August of this year, but I'm assuming that's not right if you haven't decided on a venue yet) That might give you more of an idea of which choice is right.
Also, think about who you really want at your wedding v where you want it to be. It doesn't matter how good the party is, if the ones you really want to be there can't come, it isn't worth it. So think how you will feel if your elderly relatives aren't there.
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Anonbride · 17 February, 2022 at 16:15
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I think this is a really good best-of-both-worlds solution.
Maybe invite your elderly relatives who wouldn't go abroad to the blessing too?
I think you'd struggle to find guests who are willing to go to both events - it's a lot of time and money to ask people to commit so I'd only really invite family to both and then really devote your energy into one main event that you ask friends and the bridal party to be present and enthusiastic for
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