Wedding celebration advice
My fiance and I plan on getting married at the courthouse where we live very soon. Originally, we were leaning towards not doing any kind of reception or party and just doing an intimate dinner with immediate family the day/night after we go to the courthouse, the main reason being to save money.
But, we both work in the restaurant industry for the same company and they have offered to let us use the rooftop of one of their restaurants/bars if we would like to do something larger with family and friends. If we decide to use the space for a reception we would not be paying for people’s food and drinks and my question is do I need to clarify that on the invitations?
It feels a little like food & an open bar are expected at weddings/receptions now (which I think is a little crazy. Not for people to provide food & drinks for their guests if you can afford it, but that it’s an expectation from some). I would love to celebrate our marriage with friends and family but I just cannot get myself to spend $10k+ on a party when we want to buy a house in the next couple of years, I’m going to be needing a new car very soon and I do want us to be able to go on a trip/honeymoon.
Or am I wrong and it’s not expected and I don’t need to clarify that on the invitations? People would be able to order both food and drinks at the restaurant we would be doing it at, they would just be expected to pay for the own tab. We will most likely have a cake or some type of dessert for everyone.
It’s very possible that I’m overthinking all of this, which is not abnormal for me lol so just hoping to get some input.