Legal marriage..

[coming together]

Alright here's my vent for the day:

 

So, we are getting "legally married" in our hometown, but having a ceremonial wedding in PV. My inlaws insist on being at the legal thing, but they live in Houston while we live in CA. I didn't want the legal thing to be a big deal, but now I think my parents should be there if the inlaws are there. The dilemma.. My dad lives in New Mexico, and my mom lives in Minnesota. I don't want them to feel as if they HAVE to be here. They are already paying for so much! What do I do?? I'm a little irritated!!!!!!!!!! Alright, I am very irritated. HELP!

[Christine]

explain to them that they will see what you consider your real wedding and if people are there then it would make it feel like a real wedding. Also explain that you don't want your parents to feel like they need to be there and they are already spending so much money. I think that if you tell them that this is something just you and your future hubby want to share just the two of you that they should respect your wishes

[LCBride2007]

we didn't even tell anyone about the legal ceremony - we only wanted it to be the 2 of us. is there any way you can explain to your inlaws that this is to be a private ceremony, only for the 2 of you?