Our daughter and her fiance are planning a destination wedding in May, 2005, in Hilton Head, S.C. All of us live in Michigan, however, we have relatives scattered throughout the U.S. We initially planned to send out invitations, very early, to all our relatives and friends, so they could come if they want to, at their own expense. Immediate families of both bride and groom will be going, as well as their attendants. We do not plan to have a reception at home afterward, as we are having one at the destination immediately after the ceremony. Would it be improper to do it this way, or should we just send out announcements after the wedding? We do not want to offend anyone by not inviting them, as we do have some people who may come if invited. Please advise us on the proper way to do this, as it is all new to us! Thanks!
Please send invitations out to everyone you would normally have invited if you were having the wedding in your hometown. Since you say that the family is scattered across the US they may have had to travel to get to you anyway so let them decide if they want to travel. They will understand that the trip is at their own expense.
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Destination Wedding Invitation Etiquette
