Is a parent only ceremony worth decorating for?

Its ok to keep it small. and no where does it say you have to buy a 5000$ dress. wear just a nice white dress from walmart and get some little decorations from the dollarstore

I think if you want decorations, you should do that! Don't decorate because you think your parents want you to.

Also with the dress, 1861.ca has really nice dresses for around $300 and they still look like wedding dresses so if you want a dress, but don't want to break the bank, I'd look into places online.

When my cousin got married only her & his immediate family were invited. From the pictures i saw she had a blue dress and a bouquet. They had dinner at a restaurant with no decorations and in the pictures everyone who matters knew it was a wedding and you'll have those memories decorations or not.

Are you doing a bigger reception afterwards?
And the important question: Do you even want decor?

Decor can make it feel a bit more special (like more of an event) if that makes sense. And if that's something you want, then I say go for it, but make sure whatever you do can be re purposed for the reception, or whatever your plans are after.

But if this is a detail that is not important to you, and something you don't want to spend money on, then don't worry worry about it. Don't decorate for the parents. Decorate for yourselves. Its your day!

Not worth the cost of going this route. Simple is the easiest and best to have family dinner and that's it. Decoration is more if you were to have a reception of 50 people or more and a theme with colours that would be of your choice.

Eloping is what you would decide to do, it would save on all the tougher decisions and money to put towards big purchases. Follow your heart and do what you feel is important to you both. Compromise within yourselves and be happy.

I would do some decoration, but nothing huge. You still want to make that moment feel special, regardless of how many people are there.
Or look for a place that is naturally beautiful (park, by the water, in a garden), that would give you a natural back drop and save some money on decorating!

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I like the way you're thinking. Thank you! I appreciate your ideas.

I still think it's worth decorating for your sake and theirs. It does not have to be over the top, but you still want it to feel special. Also it makes for some beautiful photos. I would keep it simple, but still have some nice touches.

If you are already in a beautiful backdrop.. something simple like a decorated arch. Or Some flowers in baskets. Petals to line your aisle... etc. I wouldn't do too much to take away from the natural beauty. Just some cute colorful touches to enhance.

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We are planning to have our "big" reception for back home so we can have our friends and extended family there. We are talking about just doing either a dinner or bon fire after the ceremony with the parents. Depending on how well they're getting along. As for the location of the ceremony we are thinking some public land with a justice of a peace as we are surrounded by lakes and waterfalls.

Thanks for you input!

Could you host a reception at your home? That might be easiest and most cost effective.

Alternatively, are there any small community centres or legions around you?

I definitely think you could still decorate! You could have balloons, streamers, themed plates if you wanted.