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Brittney
Curious October 2018 Alberta

Elopement style, party later?

Brittney, on January 25, 2018 at 18:06 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 7
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My fiance and I are doing an elopement style ceremony/wedding-20 guest pop up wedding- and wanting to do a celebration party afterwards. We like the small intimate feel of a small guest attendance while we say our vows. Not the one to be all showy and don't like the idea of standing in front of a ton of people reciting our vows, rather just have close family and friends. Would still like to celebrate with the rest of our family and friends in a less formal matter- laid back good time ☺.

How long after we elope should we do the party? Wouldn't want people bringing gifts or anything just come celebrate with us with a good ole bbq dance and drinks type thing. Open to suggestions and tips on how best to do the party.
Thanks
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Latest activity by Abbey, on March 8, 2019 at 11:23
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    Beginner May 2019 British Columbia
    Abbey ·
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    We are doing something similar. Super small wedding - about 25, just parents, grandparents, siblings, nieces/nephew & a couple of our closest friends. Then 2 months later we are doing a barbecue and inviting everyone to come celebrate with us.

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    Newbie January 2020 Manitoba
    Kiersten ·
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    Hi! My fiancé and I are planning on doing the same thing, and I have a question for you! Did you supply all the alcohol? Our elopement party list is still rather large, so we will supply the basics, but I want to let ppl know if you want something specific it’s byob. It’s in our yard so there won’t be a bartender or anything, very much serve yourself.

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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    The after party can be held how much ever you want. If its about saving up for the dinner, why not plan out a month or two out and see if its wprks out. If your worried about phrasing nothing to give, you can put No Boxed or Monetary Gifts Please.
    Hope all works out for you two.
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  • Brittney
    Curious October 2018 Alberta
    Brittney ·
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    Thanks Erin ☺, and yes I definitely want to make it clear no gifts and to just come have a good time with us!
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  • Erin
    Master September 2017 Ontario
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    I would say that the closer to the elopement date the better. That way you maximize your "happy wedding" vibes! I would just let people know that it is a casual hang out dinner and that no gifts are requested or required.

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  • Brittney
    Curious October 2018 Alberta
    Brittney ·
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    Thanks Courtney I appreciate the advice 😁❤
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  • Courtney
    Super July 2018 Ontario
    Courtney ·
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    I think you can do it any time.. I know someone who did the party later that day, and someone who waited a couple months.

    I think it is more about how you invite people to the party. If you do it close after getting married, you could always not mention its to celebrate the wedding and just invite them to a fun party! Then surprise everyone.

    Or you can write on gifts or spread by word of mouth that you do not want gifts. You might get some bottles of wine or gifts, but those would just be the people who really really wanted to anyway.

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