My fiance and I are getting married on a cruiseship in December. We have decided not to invite any guests. It is both of our first weddings and I was wondering if this "cruising solo" is considered rude.
We also plan on having a reception when we return home (about a month after we return) which my parents will fund. Can we still have a head table/first dance/father daughter dance? I don't know how all of this will work since we are not getting married here.
Nancy Tucker
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December Bride,
No it is not rude to do your ceremony without guests. And yes, please do your head table as a sweetheart table or with both sets of parents. Your guests will appreciate your sharing the traditional first dance etc. with them. I am planning for a couple who will marry in Italy. There reception will be next summer and I am encouraging them to do the same. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com and http://www.coordinatorscorner.com
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Dear Cruise Wedding,
Many people have small, intimate, and even private ceremonies, such as yours, and celebrate with friends and family with a reception at a later date. It is not rude.
Certainly you may have a head table, which includes both sets of parents. And, I am sure that no one would want to miss the traditional first and father/daughter dance. The only real difference in the traditional reception and yours would be that there will be no 'best man' activities--no big deal.
Because you would want to share as much as possible with your guests, you could record your wedding and play it on a wall or big screen during the reception. You do not have to include sound. Just simply play the ceremony in the background of your reception. It is a simple and sweet gesture.
Congratulations to you both. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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Although it may not be rude to have a wedding without any guests do consider the feelings of your family members. As a mom myself, I know I would be upset if I could not witness my children's wedding. At the very least be sure to video tape the ceremony to play for your family and friends at the reception that will follow at home. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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