This is a second wedding for both of us. We have decided to get married in 4 weeks before we go to Vegas. He wants something extremly small (my parents, brother and sister-in-law, his mom and uncle). I would like to have a private ceremony at home but with more of my family present. He is not close to his family nor is it very big. We'd like to ask friends to meet us out to celebrate by having drinks with us after the ceremony. Would this be rude? My mom suggested we have the ceremony at home with family then go to dinner and let our friends know what we are planning to do. if they would like to join us for dinner they can let us know so we can make the proper reservations. He is adamant on keeping it small because its our second marriage. He thinks its wrong. Please help!
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Re: Planning a wedding when it's the second for both
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Dear Tigger,
If you invite, you are expected to pay for your guests. So, even if you let your friends know what you are doing and allow them to make up their minds, and then "make the reservations", you are the host. If you want to host a reception, you would be actually hosting, which means that you pay. And, it is entirely appropriate to have any size wedding and reception you wish.
Planning a wedding when it's the second for both
