Private destination wedding ceremony - when to send reception invitations
Hello! We're trying to plan a beach wedding ceremony at the bride's family vacation spot in NC, but we have a few questions that we can't seem to get everyone to agree on. The bride only wants immediate family with the exception of a couple friends (one is a bridesmaid). Groom of course does not care about the details, but family is mentioning other people that should "at least be invited" even though they probably won't be able to make it. Bride would like to keep the entire ceremony secret - just between the families - until all other guests received Reception invite in mail. Not sure if this is possible, also don't want to be rude, definitely don't want to upset all the close friends/family back home, but we wanted to keep it really small and simple, something special for the families since we're paying for it. When do we need to send reception invites if we don't want guests knowing until after our ceremony? (reception would be at least 3 weeks after ceremony date)
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Re: Private destination wedding ceremony - when to send reception invitations
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I'm not sure this can remain a secret because the invitations should be sent at least 6 weeks before the event. Most of us feel that 8 weeks is best.
If guests call and wonder about the wedding and want to be included, just inform them that the couple wants the ceremony to be small and intimate. Most polite people understand and don't push.
Private destination wedding ceremony - when to send reception invitations
