I feel your pain, we just announced that we want a small and intimate DW because that's all we can afford, and both our families are complaining about us not wanting everyone there, when really it's just a matter of cost. I initially only wanted it to be just the two of us, but his mom really threw a fit over it, so we decided to invite just our parents. We may have a small dinner/reception for friends n family at home before or after the wedding, but we don't really know of we can afford it, I don't want to get into debt just so I can throw everyone else a party.
I feel that it's your wedding, your day, so you have the right to make it whatever you want, wherever you want. People will complain no matter what, so just do what you have always wanted to do. I think in the end, all that matters is the 2 of you
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