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Question Please, please help.
My daughter is getting married March 25. She will only allow 60 guests so we have not been able to invite a large portion of our family and many of our dear friends. Our thought is to have an after party that my daughter has agreed to with no guest limits. Is this rude to invite people to an after-party that are not invited to the wedding or reception. We'll have food, drink & a DJ at the Fiesta de Boda (Wedding Party).
Answer Dear Debbie,
This really isn't as unusual as you'd think. Some couples want to keep their wedding more intimate and they may also be thinking of the cost. There's also times when the venues just can't accommodate more guests.
I think your idea of a party is fine. You may want to send invitations inviting your family and friends to an "open house" or a party to celebrate the couple,where friends can come, congratulate the couple and enjoy some food, and DJ.
Many couples, because they live in different areas have receptions later to share their joy and celebration with guests that couldn't come to the wedding.
I hope this helps. I would wait until the couple has returned from their honeymoon and not have the party immediately after the wedding.
