I just found I was on the wrong page! Now have seen everything and am overwhelmed- what an amazing project! Everything has so much love! Your guests must have loved everything. You definitely should open a shop!,
I think an open house is a really good idea, I think we're going to do a BBQ / hog roast style afternoon, (but wearing my dress!) otherwise I feel you just end up paying for two weddings!
We have been really worried about this too (I have a recurring nightmare that elderly relatives complain its not "weddingy enough" for them!). We have been really clear on the invites that it's a "party" & also said no gifts... Hoping that will manage expectations!
I love the bit about not putting pics on facebook - I want to do the same. Was anyone offended by this? I wouldn't imagine so as you phrased it so nicely, but am interested to know!
I think I'm going to get my BMs a necklace - from Tiffany if the budget can stretch! I don't want to give them lots of things that they then have to carry home. I feel a bit mean though after seeing all the thought you ladies are putting in!