i am having a destination wedding and we are renting a villa for a week for a family of 12 after the wedding in the afternoon/evening we are having our own reception(no big meal just snacks as will have already had that) with our own pre recorded music etc, but needs some ideas for tropical centre pieces, drinks, decorations etc its on a budget so fairly cheap but nice and classy

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I’ve been invited to a destination wedding where there are multiple events over three days? Would it be rude to attend only the wedding and reception? Or should I make an appearance at the welcome dinner, wedding and reception (of course), after party and brunch the next day?

Please let me know. I’m not a close relative. I really do think that it’s a bit much to ask someone to spend all that time celebrating a wedding, but I don’t want to offend or ruin the bride’s weekend.
So hard to choose a best answer, for this one. I’ll probably be using a little of everyone’s advice, to navigate this social situation.

So thanks "Mark in Boulder" for reminding me to take the high road. "Matt’s Mommy" I’m definitetly going to clue them in on my decision with passing conversation. And "Shellie" thanks for reminding me that they are reasonable people who just want people to share in their day.

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My fiance and I have been engaged for a year and a half. We want to have a destination wedding. His family is super supportive and up for anything. "Just tell us when and where" is their feeling. My parents are divorced. My dad’s family has not been involved in my life since their seperation over 10 years ago. After discussing preliminary plans for a destination wedding last year my mom told me that she wanted me to reconsider; and my dad said he didn’t think he would have a very good time. Since that time we have looked at local venues. Everyone tells me it is my day and I should do what I want. My fiance has been super supportive and easy going about the whole thing. He has been so patient! I just want to get married! I don’t want to upset my family by making a choice that they feel is "purposefully excluding people". For example, my grandmother would not be able to attend. But it has been in our plan all along to have a party when we return to celebrate with everyone!

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I have ask this question about a thousand times now here is the problem I adore these three dresses and every time I look at them I fall in love with them more and more so its between these 3

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?line=d&pageSize=96&style=AD3299

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=S5082&backUrl=%2fviewBride.aspx%3fId%3d5657

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3113&backUrl=%2fviewBride.aspx%3fId%3d5657

I have thought of wearing two of them for my wedding idk destination wedding beach reciption idk

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I am trying to orginaze a Key West destination wedding. There will be 30-50 people attending, many have never been to Key West. I chose Key West because I had a fabulous vacation there with my fiance and my guests will not need passports (to go to most of Sandals Resorts, they are nessicary). I am looking for suggestions on where to have everyone stay, at a resonable cost, on the southern half of the island, so everything is within walking distance. Also where to have the wedding and reception, also at a resonable cost. And hotels that offer wedding packages are a good thing. Are there any all-inclusive resorts on Key West. I would like to get married on a beach, but what one? and where to go for food/drinks after that? I have only just begun my reserch and I have only been there once, so any information you can give me on hotels, group activities, wedding ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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I live in the Pittsburgh PA, we are looking to have a beach wedding. I really like Myrtle beach. My parents are pushing for Virginia beach since its closer. I was wondering what beach is better?

We are planning either a late April 2011 or an early Oct 2011 wedding. Depending on how money & vacation days from work works out.

My parents have never been to either beach, I have only been to Myrtle once my fiance & his family have been going to Myrtle for years. Neither of our families are paying for our wedding. That is why we picked an destination wedding its cheaper. My parents will help pay for the "welcome back" picnic at their house when we come back. Our plan is to find a house on the beach, have just the bridal party stay with us for a few days. Get married & then kick everyone out so we can have some kind of "honeymoon". My fiance will only have 5 days vacation at that time. I don’t care if people stay in the area but we need our own space then.
If everyone we invite comes & brings a guest we will have 26 people coming to our wedding that includes bride & groom! (but I don’t see his sisters bring any one, our rule is you have to be dating them at least 6 months+ we are paying for random people to come to the biggest day of our life then never see them again) Wedding party can bring who ever.

Any other tips on planning a beach wedding?

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My nephew is getting married and he and his fiance have decided on a destination wedding. They did not want all the "hassle" of a traditional wedding.
He and his fiance and another couple are going to an island and getting married.
I can accept this and respect their wishes. Over and over they have said that they are glad that they are avoiding the "hassle". I remember my own wedding and sometimes wish we had just eloped.
Suddenly, a big reception is being planned for the weekend after their return. To me this seems just like a convenient way to avoid their social obligations while grabbing for gifts.

Life is about choices…once a choice is made we have to live with the consequences, both good and bad.

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We just got engaged and live in San Francisco currently. We would love a wine country wedding and are looking at about 150 people. Due to our jobs, we will not have time to be full time wedding planners so are looking for a more "plug and play" all inclusive venue. Also note that the vaste majority of our guests will be flying in from the east coast to attend so it will definitely be a "destination wedding"….We are a bit overwhelmed at the moment with all the wedding planning details and really would like to solidify a date and venue. Does anyone have any wine country venue recommendations or tips? Thanks so much!

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M husband and I are planning on having a cocktail reception about 6 months after our destination wedding (he is elsewhere working and this will be the first time he will be home).
It’s going to be a dance with finger foods. Any suggestions of what I can use for favors?
How can I word my invitiations properly given the circumstances?

Thanks so much in advance!

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I have have a destination wedding of only 15 guests. However, we’re going to have a large, fun reception for all of our friends and other family members (200 or so). My finacee wants a reception before the wedding to make the other family members feel like they are a part of the wedding. I want the reception afterwards, which is more traditional, couple cutting cake, dancing, etc. We can only have 1 big party due to costs and time constraints. What do you think?

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My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married in Hawaii. We really want to do that because It’s a bit cheaper to have a destination wedding there than it is to plan a big wedding where we live. We know for sure that we want our immediate families there, both sets of parents, siblings, and siblings families, plus 2 extra guests, for a total of about 21 people. His mother wants to have their entire extended family there, but we can’t afford that even if we wanted it. Would it be rude to just have our immediate families at the wedding in Hawaii? We were kind of planning on having a reception/barbeque back home for everyone that we’d invite if we had the wedding here. Is that a good idea?
Also, does anyone know some affordable places that we can get airline tickets/hotel/ etc.? We know we will be able to save up for the wedding itself, but after looking at a few travel websites last night, we’re looking at about 10,000 for just the 2 of us for Hawaii.
Some of our family members just filed for bankruptcy, so they wouldn’t really be able to come unless we found a really affordable deal for them to go.

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My girlfriend and I are thinking about a destination wedding in Italy with just immediate family present. After the honeymoon, we would come back to the US and have a reception in her hometown, my hometown, and in the town where we went to college. When we marry, we will have both graduated from college, but who should we expect to pay for what? I understand traditional roles, but what about a destination wedding with three receptions? Any ideas?

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i want it downtown, close to the water. We have a high budget, so that doesn’t matter. I want it with some windows so you can see the harbor. Thanks!!

p.s. its a destination wedding.

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I’ve had the good fortune of having all my guy friends remain bachelors into their mid-20s while enjoying life in Chicago. However, one of them has succumbed to marriage and will have a ball and chain come late March.

My aforementioned good fortune has also resulted in my inexperience when it comes to wedding etiquette. This is the first wedding I’ve been invited to (been to a few as a date) As such, I don’t know what’s proper when it comes to these things.

Specifically, my questions are these:

1) I want to buy the couple a gift and can’t find their names in any of the major registries. Would it be improper to ask them where they’re registered? Or is this perfectly ok?

2) This will be a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta. If I happen to get them a bigger, bulkier gift, does this mean that I have to drag this gift all the way to Mexico with me? Or is there a way around this so that I can just give them the gift when they come back to the U.S.?

Thanks in advance
I was kidding with the "ball and chain" reference Rita ) I’m happy for my buddy and his fiancee’s a good girl…they’ll be great.
Thanks so far for your answers, but here’s a FOLLOW UP QUESTION to some of your answers:

If I get them a gift card, how do I determine the appropriate amount?

All of your anwers have helped a lot thus far. Please keep them coming!
PLEASE READ!!

I think this question has been resolved. Thank you for all who’ve answered it, you’ve been very helpful. I will choose a Best Answer soon, however I’m leaving this open hoping some of you will see this:

I NOW HAVE A FOLLOWUP QUESTION WHICH I’VE POSTED SEPARATELY ON YAHOO ANSWERS. I would really appreciate it if any of you could help me with this new problem. To find my 2nd question quickly, just 1) click on my name; 2) At the bottom of my profile, click on the "Questions" tab; and 3) Click on my new question (I only have two questions in there)

Thanks again!

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We are planning to get married in Central Park in September. Because it is a destination wedding there will only be around 20 guests. We have been trying to find a site for a reception but with such a small guest list it has been hard. We want it to be intimate and do not want to have 3 or 4 tables in a big ballroom! LOL! Please help! Semi-private locations would be fine, like a restaurant etc

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