OK guys. AIBU. -
I have been trying to sort our wedding out since Christmas with nothing but stress. It's not a huge do, small in fact. But with venue after venue not being suitable, things falling through etc. It's just been a huge headache. Around 2 month ago I thought we'd got it sorted.
Except my venue are acting very suspicious. No returning my call, emails, avoiding giving me my contract etc. I've been very patient and tried to suppress my concerns. But, after more fobbing off and general lack of commitment showed this week I'm ready to cut my losses.
Our budget isn't huge but definitely enough for what we wanted.
However the only other venue we love isn't budget friendly and although I'm waiting on an official quote, im certain it's not dooable as we have to have exclusive use because of our numbers (30ppl) small boutique hotel.
Now this is where I'm asking your opinions, maybe even more wwyd?
I've just discovered this same venue hold ceremony's for less than ten people, in a penthouse suit overlooking the river. Now all I can think about is eloping. Problem is we've been planning so long we've allocated bridesmaids and best men roles etc. People expect to be there. I would be open to a party after to celebrate, but im not sure if thisis gonna cause huge upset. 10 spaces won't cover our closest. .so either we go completely alone with DD (2) or take his parents, my mum and my brother.
Should we 'elope' - if we were going abroad people might understand more but it'd 'only' be a 4 hr trip. I think there would be bad feelings. . doing it alone would mean we could completely spoil ourselves whilst saving a couple thousand too? Im very family oriented so this is a big decision. Has anyone else done simalar? So sorry this is soooooo long. hands out tea and biscuits