I feel that that's how it should be. Our wedding was less than traditional... we got married in our bare feet on the beach in Jamaica. I was wearing a white sundress, and he was wearing a white shirt with kacky shorts. We both just had one person standing up for us and no guests. It was the most relaxing, most wonderful time I have ever had in my life! We had our reception back here in the states at our house. Neither of us regrets any of it, and we'd do it all exactly the same way if we had to do it again.
Don't worry about what anybody else thinks... it's YOUR wedding, not theirs. It should be the way YOU want it!!! I get so angry when certain people in the family (on either side) feel as though they need to decide what's best for you! You're the ones that have to live with the memories... they should be good ones and not stressful!
PS - After thinking about my response... I feel that I should clarify that this doesn't mean that I don't think that tradition can be beautiful as well. However, I personally feel that it should be up to the bride & groom as to how their wedding should go, regardless of whether or not they agree with tradition.
-------------------- ~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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Scrap tradition! - no offense to those who prefer tradition...
