Registry office wedding

[Kittykat93]

Me and my DP of three years are planning a small registry office wedding with a larger reception/evening party afterwards. We are both very socially awkward shy, and hate the thought of loads of people watching us get married etc.

How do we decide who comes to the service and who we only invite to the evening? I know that sounds stupid but I'm worrying as we both have rather large families although we aren't very close. My parents are no longer here so don't have them to help me decide this sort of stuff!

I'm also stressing about food, decorations, entertainment, photos etc. Where do I begin arranging? I'm a bit overwhelmed.

Grateful for any advice, thank you!!!!

Oh bless you. We are having just our parents, and my Nan. Then every other reprobate we know later! love them really

I'm very shy so we're getting married in a registry office. We're each bringing a friend and our dd will be there. We're taking the family out for a meal after.
That's all I really felt comfortable with. My partner would love a huge wedding but I can't face it.

It will depend on the dynamics of your families really.
Do you have siblings, grandparents, godparents, a particularly close friend?
Really difficult for anyone to say without knowing your circumstances.

I'm also stressing about food, decorations, entertainment, photos etc. Where do I begin arranging? I'm a bit overwhelmed.

That is a whole heap of questions

Have you booked a venue ?
What sort of a venue have you booked / have you in mind ?
A hotel?
An empty hall ?
Are you wanting a sit down meal / buffet / hog roast / BBQ / chip van ?
People will help with all sorts of idea, but you'll have to narrow it down a bit.

We did that. Only about 22 for ceremony then a big old party in the evening for all comers. Parents, grandparents, siblings, best man, bridesmaid, couple of close friends and cousins. I think that was it. Both our families quite laid back about who goes to what, so no drama at all.

We kept it simple, too. Register office for ceremony, lovely pub with separate venue section for party. Grand behind the bar, casino tables, big buffet, dancing and lots of laughs. Cracking night, everyone loved it.