I recently moved to Toronto in Oct 03 and he proposed on Christmas day. Besides being overwhelmed with all the other planning. I am torn between having it in Toroto where I live now or Montreal which is a 5 hour drive away. Here are some factors to condider:
- My immediate family (about 40-50 people )out numbers his, and they would all have to pay for hotels and travel expenses.
- His parents have alot of "church friends" but the numbers aren't as high on his side.
-My family might be able to accomodate some of his family in Montreal so that they wouldn't have to pay for hotel.
- I am leaning towards having my wedding in Toronto just because it's easier and cheaper to plan a wedding in Toronto where I live than to travel to Montreal on a monthly basis.
- My mother seems to think that the more people have to spend on getting to the wedding, the less chance of them coming or the less they will spend on a wedding gift.
I just don't know what is important. Most people say "Do what you want but I don't want my family to be uspet or feel like I am showing favoritism...WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Bellaneri
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I recently moved to Toronto in Oct 03 and he proposed on Christmas day. Besides being overwhelmed with all the other planning. I am torn between having it in Toroto where I live now or Montreal which is a 5 hour drive away. Here are some factors to condider:
- My immediate family (about 40-50 people )out numbers his, and they would all have to pay for hotels and travel expenses.
- His parents have alot of "church friends" but the numbers aren't as high on his side.
-My family might be able to accomodate some of his family in Montreal so that they wouldn't have to pay for hotel.
- I am leaning towards having my wedding in Toronto just because it's easier and cheaper to plan a wedding in Toronto where I live than to travel to Montreal on a monthly basis.
- My mother seems to think that the more people have to spend on getting to the wedding, the less chance of them coming or the less they will spend on a wedding gift.
I just don't know what is important. Most people say "Do what you want but I don't want my family to be uspet or feel like I am showing favoritism...WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Bellaneri
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I know the people that love you will come to Toronto for your wedding. Make arrangements for fun activities and treat it like a mini vacation. It will be so hard to plan it from a distance.
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I'm with Rosetta on this one. Planning a wedding is stressful enough without having to do it in small bits due to travlling. 5 hours really isn't that far of a distance for those that want to share your special day. As far as hotel accomadations, call around and see who will give you a group rate for more than 10 rooms booked, that way you can help your guests save money. Also if the hotel has a reception hall you could possibly get further discounts by holding your reception there. These are just a few suggestions hopefully they will work for you. Good luck and congratulations.
I'm getting married in my fiance hometown bc it was were he propsed to me and I love the area. This is your day do it where you are going to be happiest. People that love you will be there and remember this is about the two of you.
Take care and enjoy planning!