Post-wedding Celebration

We're looking into having about 30 people and just having a lunch/dinner at a nearby restaurant right after. I thought about doing AirBnB as well. Just be very careful with parties and events because not all houses allow them and it would also depend on the guest count if allowed.

Noted! We've been keeping watch on the rules - fortunately most places that are 6+ bedroom don't mind (we are all older anyways, so it won't be anything wild!)

Sounds great! I'm sure it'll be so much fun.

"Meet the Newlyweds" does sound a bit weird to me, like you've suddenly become new people!

Would you be open to calling it a "marriage party" or "marriage celebration"? Maybe that sounds more formal to you, but I've gone to parties like this that were super casual and they were a ton of fun. I think if your invite specifies a dress code and activities, people will get the hint that it's more informal/casual and less of a wedding reception type event at a later date. The celebration of marriage parties I have been to weren't always very forward about how to dress, so I think I was overdressed for most of them because I didn't know what to expect. I think as long as your expectations and vision for the event are clear, people will get the idea no matter what you call it.

Thank you! I found the "meet the newlyweds" odd sounding for some reason but couldn't place it - that is exactly it. They are all close friends so they already know us. I like the "marriage party" idea. I figure in the invite it will just say something like "we did a thing in July and want to eat, drink, and be merry with you all around a campfire to celebrate!" Great point on making sure it is clear that we want this to be casual and relaxed.