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Cassandra
Dedicated October 2021

What to do after courthouse wedding?

Cassandra, on February 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM Posted in Planning 0 12

Due to Covid our original venue has not been able to reopen so we moved the reception date to October and having the wedding ceremony on our original date but outside on the lawn of our cities courthouse. We cut the guest list of the ceremony from 74 people to just the wedding party of 8. Here is the problem, do we do anything after the ceremony with our guests? Feels odd to spend the whole day getting ready for something only to see our guests for two hours tops when including first look and pictures. I suggested we maybe do dinner after as we should be done around 5-5:30 but I have a bridesmaid who has Crones so she is not comfortable going to a restaurant to eat and my FH is also not comfortable with the idea. Both are fine with going to a restaurant and picking up something to go and eating somewhere as a group that is not a public space with everyone sitting at a distance. Using someone's backyard is not an option as no one has a large enough yard for everyone to space out enough. I want everyone to feel safe and comfortable as they are putting themselves at risk coming to be witnesses. Any suggestions?

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Latest activity by Cassandra, on March 2, 2021 at 1:13 AM
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    You can rent out a section of a restaurant.
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  • Cassandra
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    Cassandra ·
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    We are in California, and our county is still purple tier so only outside dinning and take out is allowed. I don't think there there is any restaurants in the area that have sections to rent out currently. I wish that was an option as that would be a great solution.

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    Master January 2019
    Cassidy ·
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    Take Togo orders to a local park?
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    Super June 2021
    Melanie ·
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    What about having a personal chef come to someone's house? I don't know the sizes of your houses, but you could set up two or three different tables inside so everyone is moderately spread out. If you don't want to be inside at all, then are there any parks or picnic areas nearby where you can bring food to?

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  • Michelle
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    Michelle ·
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    Have food from your favorite restaurant catered to an outdoor park

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  • Tee
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    Tee ·
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    Maybe try a food truck? We’re having one for our minimony
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    Super December 2020
    Anais ·
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    Rent an Airbnb with a nice backyard maybe? You and your husband could also stay overnight there for your wedding night.
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    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    At risk?? Lol then why bother having them there if you truly believe they’re being put at risk??
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    This sounds like a picnic in the park situation.

    Everyone can safely distance, you'll feed the few guests you have, and you can save money for the big reception.

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  • Cassandra
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    Cassandra ·
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    I like that idea. Bring some blankets for everyone and a few folding chairs.
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  • Cassandra
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    Cassandra ·
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    Sounds relaxing. I like it.
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  • Cassandra
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    Cassandra ·
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    Used the wrong phase. Didn't mean that coming is risky, as everyone who is coming either works from home or has jobs where they don't interact with the public/other people. We are all getting tested before and I am quarantining before and after as an extra precaution. I have also made sure anyone who doesn't feel comfortable knows it is fine to not come for the ceremony but participate in the reception later this year.
    I can't figure out what the right wording is, but what I meant was they are coming out even during this crazy and stressful time to be with us (even if it is standing at a distance) we should thank them in some way.
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