My parents were so so excited we told them the night we got engaged, they were so relieved and excited they got a vacation out of it as well. My FI and I are from different countries (Canada and USA) and different coasts Vancouver and Boston, so we felt the best thing to do was find a neutral ground for our wedding without offending any part of the family. My whole side felt great about it although when push came to shove I had some push back on some important people in my life who will not be attending. My FI mother, she can not stop complaining about the cost etc etc...and she says she would have given us the money if we would have had an at home wedding. We have finally told her if she doesn't like it don't come. But all in all we are pretty happy with the way it turned out the people we really want will be there .