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I'm not in this situation but I have to think that with the economy what it is now, lots of DW brides are changing their plans somewhat -- either changing the wedding, or the timing.
Anyone?
In any case if STD / invites have not done out, word could probably be spread via the STD's (maybe a cute poem about staying closer to home?).
HTH!
I am not in this situation, but the economy has certainly limited the guest list, and at times makes me wish I'd reconsidered. I have a small family, most of whom are not coming... my only sibling, my only uncle and my only aunt are not coming. Additionally, neither are two of my best friends and my FI's best friend... not coming due to finances. (OK, one of them is not coming becuase they don't want to leave kids overnight...the rest is due to $) A little frustrating to say the least. We will do an at home reception next summer... unfortunately at home will still mean travel expenses for all of the above, so they likely will not come... I can't win!
We did not get as far as putting down a deposit, but we did travel to florida to look at venues and taste with a caterer before deciding to have the wedding closer to home. We figured it would be easier to plan, and less expensive for our families. We just told our families once our new plans were finalized and everyone seemed relieved. As long as no one has started making travel plans, I don't think it should be a big issue. You could also just send a save the date with the new location if you haven't done that yet, and let people ask why you changed if they want to.
Thanks ladies, we have officially decided to go with something closer to home and we are super excited about it.
Totally different boat here..mr man thinks that with the cost of of the wedding being steep..he has suggested either a.have a destination wedding or b. have the wedding and reception in the same place...the church. The church were suppose to be having , has a downstairs area..that would make david tuteras cry..lol.. So anyways he was thinkin destination wedding would be cheaper?? I don't know if thats possible does anyone else?
@Hugrad Im glad you and FH found what would work best for you!
@Beachybride FH and I were worried about the same thing. However, once we decided to have a destination weddidng we came to the conclusion that as long as our parents and siblings came we'd be happy ;) Like you we are having an AHR-a beach themed party vs a tradition reception.
@brattkatt22 LOL at the David tutera comment! I deff. think a destination wedding will save money for the couple. On the flip side you may have to accept that many of your guests will not come. For us the decision was easy because FH is from the UK and me from the US.
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Has anyone initially planned on doing a destination wedding including putting down a deposit ( slowly raises hand) and then decided to do a smaller wedding close to home because of the costs to friends and family? If so what and how did you tell your family and friends?