is this odd?

[xxxbingbunnyxxx]

We are budgeting for a very inexpensive wedding, plus I'm not one for all extravagance of it all! We are planning a registry office for the legal bit, about 20 people, and will have an evening reception later for about 50. The question is after the legal bit, you usually have a the wedding breakfast and speech's, can I give that a miss (mainly due to the cost) and invite everyone back to my house for food and drinks and them onto the reception after? Lovely house and big enough garden btw! Thanks

I think that sounds lovely. Besides, wasn't that the norm not so long ago? If I was a guest I think I'd feel privileged to be part of such an intimate wedding.

Sounds great to me.

I would absolutely do that if I didn't live in the house that Jack built! Lovely idea.

If that's what you both want then it sounds perfect

I went to a wedding like this before and it was brilliant! Wedding in church then all piled back to bride's parents house which had a large garden for sandwiches, tea, champagne. Then into reception for evening meal and dancing and the speeches were done after the dinner. It was excellent.

Go for it, sounds really lovely

It sounds lovely

As long as you have the space and the guests will be fed and watered them I'm sure everyone will love it

Sounds perfect and you'll be reminded of your special day every day