Celebrities like surprise weddings – Cameron Diaz and Benji
Madden had a surprise ceremony just this week! It keeps the paparazzi off the
celebrities’ trail and allows them to enjoy their wedding a little more. But
you don’t have to be a celebrity to have a surprise wedding, you just need to
be a daring bride or groom!
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| Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden tied the knot in a surprise ceremony this week. But is it for you? |
Who would have a surprise ceremony? Perhaps your family
relationships are complicated, or you just don’t want a huge fuss leading up to
your wedding, but you do want family and friends there. Surprise them with a
party that turns into something more!
Let your venue in on the secret, though! Make sure the
restaurant, hotel or location knows exactly what you’re planning, and that they
know it’s a surprise for your guests. They will be your best help in getting
things done.
You still need to plan for the legal parts. Unless you’ve
already gotten legally married and your surprise is just the reception, you
need to do the same planning every other couple does. You’ll still need a
marriage license and an officiant, so make sure you check on the local laws on
what paperwork you will need done!
Be prepared for some people to not be able to make it. If
you’ve told people it’s a special dinner party or other get-together, they
might not work as hard to get to it as they would if they knew they were
attending a wedding.
Be prepared for some people to get upset. Your great-aunt,
your mom, or your grandfather might get mad that you didn’t follow the usual
path for wedding planning. I always recommend having a few stock answers ready
for anyone who’s upset by the surprise. “We just wanted to keep the pressure
off,” or “We just wanted to have some fun with it.” Eventually, they’ll come
around.
If, however, you are looking forward to wedding planning, be
sure to come to our Bridal Show, Sunday March 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s
free, and you can register by visiting www.thesouthburybridalshow.com
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