[BrideintheFall]

We are having a small family and close friend wedding ceremony. The church only seats 110 people, so we couldn't have more if we wanted to. We are on a tight budget and paying for this ourselves so we are going to have a small wedding and a big reception with a DJ for our ceremony guests, co-workers and other friends(the not so close ones). How do I keep from hurting anyone's feelings? I am afraid that people will be upset that they weren't invited to the wedding and just to the reception. I have tried to spread the word that we are having the ceremony in a small church with just family. I try not to mention that a few close friends will be attending. Any suggestions?

[Wedding Queen and MOG]

I think that's about all you can do; let people know the ceremony is being held in a small church and will be a very intimate gathering. I think most folks are understanding about these things. In fact, I have always heard the opposite complaint...that people are invited to the ceremony but many skip it and head right for the reception. Not that I am saying this is acceptable but you may have some of those sorts of guests and in that case they should be all right with this arrangement.