It’s a wedding one

[Cheapybride]

is This a shit idea/am I a cheap skate

orgainal plan was for us our kids and parent’s registry office ceremony then us taking straight by off for the airport.
my mum has kindly agreed to watch the kids for a week so we can have a minimoon

i have now been thinking that maybe we should have some sort of small celebration in between ceremony and the flight.

an airport hotel has a deal for afternoon tea on Groupon I’m thinking about booking us all there for a quick bite before my self and my partner take off. The Groupon will cost us less than£100 for everybody.

our ceremony is at 12:30 and flight is at 4:45 so by the time you take 30 minutes for ceremony and 20 minute drive to airport we can only stay around 1 hour. We’re happy to pay for our parents to stay on with the kids and cover their drinks bill if that’s something they would like. How ever due to budget we can’t afford taxis back so they will be driving meaning out of 7 guests (divorced:”/new partners etc) 3 of them will be driving so not much fun for them.

what would you do? Stick to original plan or try and incorporate The cheapest wedding breakfast ever?

I wouldn’t do it as it’s just too tight for time.

To add, budget doesn’t allow us to splash out on anything a bit nicer. So it’s one or the other

the idea is fine but the timings just don’t work

I would plan a party for when I got back, congratulations.

I think you’d be too rushed to enjoy it so would be a bit pointless. Instead I would organise something when you get back from your mini moon, like a meal in a nice restaurant to celebrate with your family and to thank your parents for watching the kids.

Nah, too tight. Plan something for when you get back

Do something when you get back- groupon is fine . But don’t put pressure on yourself with flight timing.

lewve your parents some money to take kids out thst evening and celebrate with a special “tea” at whatever you can afford- even a Mac Donald’s if that’s a treat for them. 🤷🏼‍♀️

them do a lovely afternoon tea when you get back and have time to all enjoy it together.

Definitely not enough time

Could you see if you can move the wedding up by an hour?

Timing sounds too tight to make it enjoyable so could you do something when you're back? Book a nice restaurant and treat your parents to say thanks for having the kids?

There's usually some good restaurant deals going.

And congratulations on your wedding!

Sorry, I didn't see the update about money being a bit tight.
Can you do the afternoon tea when you're back instead?

To tight, could hit traffic or anything

Too rushed, I wouldn't.

I never even thought of it being tight for timing to be honest I knew we would have 1hour-1:30 max.
how about a quick drink in a local bar before we leave for the airport or sending everybody off with a bottle of their drink of choice with a have a drink on us type note iykwim? I feel cheeky asking people to take the day off work etc for the sake of 30 minutes. But can’t really afford to ‘treat’ them to much.

An hour there - well it will take about 15 min for you to park, get inside and seated. Then at least another ten minutes before food arrives.
The transport back for guests isn't a problem (doesn't sound like a long drive), but I don't think the timings work. Nice idea though, if you could have your ceremony earlier?

Can you do the ceremony earlier to do the afternoon tea? It is a nice touch if you can fit it in. Do people know they are taking time off work just for a 30 min ceremony and that's all? If they know that then they are obviously happy doing it!

How early do you need to check in? I'd just do a celebration when you get back. That way you can relax and not have to worry about time frames.

Quick drink near registry office or go out for dinner on your return,

There’s no option to change the timings of the ceremony at this point.

agree maybe doing something small once we return could be a better idea.

I’d go to a local pub (nice one) and shout everyone a drink? But honestly I would do something when you get back.

What about a nice brunch out before the ceremony?

Another one thinking timings are too tight, but I think a brunch could be a nice idea? If not then i'd just do something when you come back tbh.

Congratulations on your wedding though 😊

Wait till you return - not because of cheapness (I applaud that), but because you're trying to fit too much into one day.

It'll be much nicer to do something another day. Have a wonderful day and minimoon!

Wait until you can enjoy it. The timing is too tight. Either have them round for a few nibbles/glass of wine and a toast on your return? or do the afternoon tea when you have the time. Congratulations.

Why not see if a local cafe will let you bring your own fizz to make bucks fizz and treat everyone to brunch (essentially cost is breakfast for everyone plus orange juice plus a couple of bottles of prosecco)?

Or do a BBQ when you get back? Seems a bit silly for everyone to have to schlep to the airport with you.