My fiance and I are going to get married on a boat-where is the question. We have chosen a beautiful reception site on the water that also allows wedding ceremonies. We are now trying to decide between a private ceremony on the water with our immediate family (parents and siblings) or a wedding on the dock with all of our guests invited (175-200). The space for watching is limited to a floating dock, a smaller dock, an overlooking deck (from 2nd story of the reception site-a beautiful view), and the parking lot with a couple of benches. My fiance loves fishing and we both love the water so both are part of the ideal wedding....but if we had the private ceremony on the water, I would feel like we were excluding some very important people. Most of all, I have had an idea of my bridesmaids for awhile now...could we still have attendants if they are not present on the boat at our wedding ceremony (there is simply not enough room-only enough for 15-18)-but I would really like them there and have dreamed of it as part of my wedding! But what would be the point of having bridesmaids-just because they are my closest friends-but is that the justification to ask them to buy a dress, etc.???My sister could still be the maid of honor b/c she will be with us...but could or rather should I have attendants if we are not having them at the private ceremony? This is an important part of our decision about the ceremony itself.
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Re: [Jodie2] private ceremony on a boat
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The ceremony IS the wedding so if the attendants are not going to be involved and present at the ceremony then you have will have no attendants. Please remember that you must have some witnesses so speak to the minister or officant to find out exactly what you need. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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