I grew up in Little Rock, AR, and my fiance grew up in St. Louis, MO, which are 6 hours apart from each other. We've discussed several locations for our wedding. My favorite is just 20 miles away from where I grew up. We've also discussed locations in St. Louis and somewhere in between Little Rock and St. Louis. I'm concerned about inconveniencing guests or making attendance impossible. My brother and his fiance are getting married in her home town, so I'm wondering if it's traditional to get married at the bride's convenience. Is this the case?
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Re: Wedding held in Bride's Home town?
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Dear Agraninosand,
It was traditional to host the wedding in the bride's hometown because her parents paid and hosted it. So, it was a social event for them, where they invited all of their friends. Now, it is the couple who really host their wedding and they are more apt to host it in a location that holds a meaning for them. You would invite your guests knowing that some of them will not attend due to travel issues. But, some may want to visit anyway. This is true in any wedding where we invite family who live out of town.
Wedding held in Bride's Home town?
