Ceremony in January, Reception in April. Questions!

I don't see a problem with doing that, from what I understand its not uncommon to do.

When you are inviting to the reception (You'll probably want to send invites to reception soon after you get married) - that say something like.....

View Quoted Comment

Okay. Thank you AJ for your kind response. I will be sure to do that!

View Quoted Comment

I added a picture of an invite idea for wording!

You may be better off just having it all in April. You’re still going to have the spotlight on you at the reception and will have to acknowledge the ceremony so I’m not sure you’re really avoiding the public aspect by separating them.

You need to host something immediately following your ceremony for anyone invited to the ceremony, so if you have them months apart you will be hosting two parties essentially.

I dont agree that you NEED to do anything other than what you want. If you want a small intimate ceremony only with family only and then a party weeks, months or even on the 1 year anniversary then do that.. its your party. Don't let anyone tell you what you HAVE to do. It's your experience don't second guess yourself. I have been to small ceremonies with only the parents siblings and best friends and they are so much more intimate and special when people are that close to you. Everyone is relaxed, and comfortable and so much more open with there feelings and words in that setting than when 50 or 150 people are staring at them. Trust yourself stop worrying about pleasing other people. Create the event for yourself those who love you will see the beauty in it. Those who don't maybe will benefit you by not being there.

View Quoted Comment

Tammy,

Thank you so much for your advice. You are totally right about it being my day!

View Quoted Comment

Vicky,

I am having snacks and such after the ceremony. As it is a immediate family and close friends event, I know that they would want something to eat. Heck, I am going to want something to eat.