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Is it weird to have a wedding with no reception?

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Is it weird to have a wedding with no reception?

You can still have a great wedding celebration even without a reception, provided you have a small guest list, really very small guest list. Of course, even when you don’t plan to host a reception, you will need to feed your guests.

What can I do instead of wedding reception?

Cheap wedding reception alternatives you should consider:

  • Cocktail reception. Skip the expensive linens and complicated place settings.
  • Wedding brunch or tea. For many, brunch is the most important meal of the day!
  • Onsite food truck.
  • Specialty stations.
  • Serve Bar Snacks.

How do I make my wedding less traditional?

Memorable Wedding Ceremony Ideas (A Non-Traditional Entrance and Exit)

  1. Have a pre-ceremony cocktail hour.
  2. Write your own vows (love letters)
  3. Have a family member or friend officiate the wedding.
  4. Wedding party with whoever the couple wants on their side.
  5. Include your pets.
  6. A grown-up flower girl or ring bearer.

Why is a wedding reception important?

A wedding reception is a party usually held after the completion of a marriage ceremony as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couple receive society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple.

What is it called when you get married without a wedding?

Elopements and civil ceremonies/civil marriages are both legally binding ways to get married without a wedding. With elopements you’ll pick up a marriage license from the County Clerk and Recorder and you’ll sign it on the day of your elopement and then have it filed after its completed.

What is a small wedding called?

Often called tiny weddings, a micro wedding is a stripped-down version of a traditional wedding with 30 or fewer guests. Micro weddings typically last two to three hours, which is just long enough to have your ceremony followed by drinks and light bites, with some photos to mark the occasion.

How do you do a small simple wedding?

Tips On Planning A Small Wedding

  1. Pick a date. Despite big wedding planning, micro weddings allow couples to pick a date without a massive advance.
  2. Set a budget.
  3. Limit the guest list.
  4. Make a checklist.
  5. Cut out what isn’t important.
  6. Don’t buy attire.
  7. Don’t use too many flowers.
  8. Set up a casual wedding theme.