Ceremony than straight to honeymoon

So you would have your guests come in for the wedding, you would leave for your honeymoon, and then weeks later have the reception?

I think that's a bad idea. You already have everyone there.

It's a to each their own - but if you're guests are already going to be at the ceremony why not just have the reception then? As a guest, I'd be a little annoyed if I traveled to the ceremony then way invited back later for a reception.

So would the ceremony be just the two of you? If so, I think this is fine, as long as you keep in mind that the reception is the expensive part and it sounds like you’ll be having that expense either way.

Whew I don’t think I could go on a honeymoon immediately after exchanging vows.

I personally, would vote for having a reception, it doesn't have to be extravagant.
If it's just the two of you , no guests it would be ok...I think if you have guests, they will be disappointed not being able to help you celebrate your big day.

We're doing a ceremony and then straight to our honeymoon but it works out because we're getting married in Hawaii (elopement with immediate family) and then just stay in Hawaii for about a week and go crazy (a little). We plan on having a reception as well but later on down the line, not exactly RIGHT after we get home.

It's a bit rude to your guests unless you are just doing a private ceremony. If you invite people and expect them to show up dressed for a wedding, bring you wedding gifts and witness your ceremony, then you take off without at least offering them something to eat it's an insult. Save the honeymoon for later. You can do that any time you want.

I think that's a rather smart decision actually. My fiancé and I are more traditional in the sense of having a family-filled reception because that's what we grew up knowing (and eventually being fond of). But, if you want to take that safe route and save up for the potential of being homeowners... I acknowledge you, honey! You do YOU. It's your wedding, you don't have to follow traditional customs if you don't wish to. Do whatever will make you and your hubby happy and content, you feel me? - Kate xx.

View Quoted Comment If you’re eloping, no need to have a party when you come back. Save your money! Congratulations on your engagement.

Is it just a family gathering or a reception that you will have when you return. If it's a family gathering I think that's fine you can just BBQ & relax without the worries of doing a reception

View Quoted Comment

Thank you! Very true. I can already see imagine the pictures

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much

If there ceremony is just the 2 of you, I don't see an issue with that but if you are having guests....I can definitely see that being an issue, especially for anyone who has to travel. I personally would not make the trip twice and maybe not even once, just for a short ceremony or a reception. It is totally up to you guys, you do what you have to do but I can see this going very badly from a guest point of view.

The honeymoon can be the most expensive part of a wedding, behind the reception. Unless you are having the reception a year or more later, I don't see how you will be able to save up enough money for a house between the ceremony, honeymoon and planning the reception anyway. I would suggest just keeping everything really small. Do the ceremony then a punch and snack reception afterwards then do your honeymoon. Everything will be done, then you can start saving. Good luck!!

So would the ceremony be private, more of an elopement?

I think attendance may be affected if they have a second trip to make. Maybe do the ceremony, and then have a short cake and punch reception after for everyone with maybe a punch toast and the well-wishing speeches? Then maybe a get-together for close family and friends when you get back.