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Okay, recently my now husband and I eloped. Now we are planning a reception. Should it be formal? One of the main reasons we eloped, aside from it being the right place and the right time, was money. Now our family is expecting us to have a formal reception (because they weren`t able to be at our wedding) and we just cannot afford that. We are in the process of buying a house and this is all very overwhelming. What should I do?

Posted by Amanda; updated 06/10/03

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Skip the formal reception and have a big open-house style housewarming party. It can still be a little dressy if you want, people can come and go so it`s not so crowded, and you can still have dancing and and a cake, whatever you want. But don`t let anyone push you into anything you can`t afford. If they push offer to have a reception if they will pay for it. Or just smile and change the subject

Posted by Jewel; updated 06/10/03

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Try inviting your Freinds & Family to a Dinner but ask them each to bring a dish with them. You Supply the Meat. IT makes it a even deal.
Hope this Helps
Tami

Posted by Tami; updated 06/10/03

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We are planning to elope and people are trying to tell us to do the same thing. Our families live across the country from one another so that would mean having 2 parties. NO WAY!

I like the idea of the pot luck house warming. Those people that think you should have a formal reception obviously are not offering to contribute any money to the event.

Posted by Laura; updated 06/24/03

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There are a ton of ideas please email at Customwedding4u@aol.com and we can go from there!! I have planned alot of these type of receptions.

Posted by Tammy; updated 07/18/03

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