u/Double-Amoeba9113

I’m proposing to my girlfriend in a few weeks just before our 2 year anniversary. The main thing i want for the proposal which would make her happy is for there to be noons else around and romantic. I was thinking of having a picnic in a park and proposing there. I even have a mutual friend who will secretly be there to take pictures. However the weather in the uk being so hot all the parks are gonna be busy (assuming mid June says hot which it probably will). I love is SW London and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations where we might find a nice spot? I want to start planning it with the photographer as the planned day is coming up quick :) I’m so excited

My and my partner don’t really want a big ceremony, we’d rather it felt intimate with only close family and friends, not extended family even. But we’d love a big party afterwards with everyone we love. Would this offend people that are only invited to the reception or would it be ok?
At the end of the day we want the wedding to be how we want it and not to please other people.

Those that did something like this, how did you structure the wedding and reception? How long was the reception after the micro ceremony? Did you have a wedding breakfast?

Literally any thoughts or experiences would be so so helpful!!