My future husband proposed to me in December, and I didn't tell anyone because we had major life events that kind of made it seem insignificant. Then, last month, he said he wanted to get married on Feb 22nd at the courthouse. This is my second marriage and his third. His close family knows that we are getting married, just not the details...and we told my parents this past weekend. The question is: how do I tell my family? We are planning on a courthouse wedding and then maybe having a party in the summertime to celebrate. My family doesn't even know we're engaged, and some of my extended family haven't been able to actually meet him at all. I don't have any doubts about marrying him, but I don't want to unintentionally hurt anyone's feelings. Plus, we are getting married on a Tuesday afternoon, and I don't think many people could attend anyway. Plus, do we hire a photographer? Do something special afterward? We wanted a courthouse wedding to save money, but photographers are pretty expensive. I guess I just want it to still be special, and I don't know how to do that.
Sorry for the rant. I guess there are a few questions:
How do I tell my family? Close family and extended.
What can we do that's inexpensive, but still ensures the day is somewhat special?
Thank you so much!