I am considering eloping in December. I would like to follow-up with a full ceremony and reception for family and friends within a year. Are there any "rules" regarding this?
to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
So, once you run off to elope, you'll be married. If you're married, there is no need for a ceremony since a wedding is a ceremony to marry a couple. And, you'll already be married.
If you want a ceremony and reception, then wait and have one. If you want to elope, you can have a reception within one year of being married, but it's best to have the reception as close to the marriage as possible.
Please review past post since we have addressed this many times before. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
I completely agree. Your second wedding would be a pretend wedding that many view as just a ploy to garner gifts and to play dress up. So, it is best to host only a reception.
We have answered this same question many, many times. Please search those posts. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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