Planning a Post-Destination Reception for Elderly Relatives
Hello
My daughter's father and I have been divorced some time. His parents are elderly. They have told my daugher they would be unable to travel to her small destination wedding in the mountains. I am concerned about excluding the grandparents. They are kind loving grandparents and I doubt they would ever suggest being excluded from the ceremony would hurt their feelings. My daughter's chosen mountain site has great meaning for her. I suggested that I host a large reception some time after the wedding in my home as it is within distance the grandparents could comfortably travel. My daughter has agreed. However I am not sure this plan is the answer. What are your thoughts?
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Your idea sounds wonderful. Videotape the ceremony to be played during the reception so that guests not able to attend the ceremony can feel as though they were included. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Nancy Tucker
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Dec 27, 2007, 8:01 AM
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I agree whole heartedly and believe this solution will please everyone. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
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Dec 27, 2007, 8:38 AM
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I also think the reception afterwards is a great idea. The mountain location is obviously meaningful to the couple and there are never guarantees that any loved one will attend even when the wedding is at home. You've come up with a meaningful and dignified way to include friends and family closer to home. Well done. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
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