My fiance and I are having a destination wedding in Hawaii. There, we are having a semi-private reception at a restaurant which will include dinner, cake, photos, drinks...but it won't include the dancing portion to a traditional reception. After the reception we plan on going out dancing to party and enjoy the rest of the night. Basically, it would not be your "typical" reception that includes a DJ, first dance, etc.
When we return, we were planning on having another reception for those we weren't planning on inviting to the destination wedding as well as those who were unable to make it to our Hawaii wedding. Would it be inproper not to have a second reception when we return? It is more costly and more work than we want to put into our wedding and we feel that our Hawaii wedding is enough for us. We would plan on inviting everyone to our Hawaii wedding instead of being selective. Would it be rude not to have a second formal reception since we are having a more casual one in Hawaii?
Also, in lieu of the second reception at home, my fiance's parents might host a post wedding party, or "open house" at their home for those who weren't able to attend the Hawaii wedding. Would this be a good alternative to a full formal second reception? If so, my fiance and I own a home, should we host the party at our house instead?
Please advise...my fiance is not helping this matter and this is stressing me out to no end.
There is no rule that states that you must have a reception of any kind at home when you have a destination wedding. If you want to host one, you may. It can be any type of reception you want.
In your expert opinion, if we were to have a post-wedding gathering for those who want to come, would it be better to have it at my fiance's parents' home or at our own home?
2nd Wedding Reception
