Do you want your family to be at your wedding?

Most of us really do wish our weddings could be sweet celebrations of love and family, commitment and community.

Is it possible to have a small private wedding?

With the proper planning and execution, you can have the small private wedding you’ve always wanted. Be ready to conquer hurt feelings. It will be difficult to pull off a small wedding without stepping on anyone’s toes.

What’s the best way to have a small wedding?

Be ready to conquer hurt feelings. It will be difficult to pull off a small wedding without stepping on anyone’s toes. Take the bull by the horns and explain to any offended would-be guests that you love them and you appreciate their support but not all their requests can be accommodated. Express sympathies to your offended family.

Do you need a wedding planner for a small wedding?

Consider using a wedding planner. A wedding planner may seem like an expensive and unnecessary addition to the budget, but they will have insider connections to venues, caterers and florists. More importantly, they can be your wedding anchor and help deal with difficult in-laws and parents.

Most of us really do wish our weddings could be sweet celebrations of love and family, commitment and community.

With the proper planning and execution, you can have the small private wedding you’ve always wanted. Be ready to conquer hurt feelings. It will be difficult to pull off a small wedding without stepping on anyone’s toes.

Be ready to conquer hurt feelings. It will be difficult to pull off a small wedding without stepping on anyone’s toes. Take the bull by the horns and explain to any offended would-be guests that you love them and you appreciate their support but not all their requests can be accommodated. Express sympathies to your offended family.

Do you have to tell family they are not invited to your wedding?

Don’t put it off, and don’t use platitudes. You likely do not ever need to contact someone to tell them they’re not invited to your wedding, but if they or another family member ask you about an invitation, we suggest you use straight-forward, un-charged language.