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[charlottesweb]

Right now it's looking like only two of my friends will be going to my wedding. I'm trying not to be heartbroken about it, but it's difficult. I understand that it's really hard for people to travel all the way across the Atlantic for a wedding, which is why we are having it in England in the first place. Mike gets to see his British friends and

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[chrishaas]

I am sorry for your disappointment.

[charlottesweb]

Thanks, Chris. That's nice of you. I'm trying not to be disappointed, because it takes my attention away from the gratitude that I'm also feeling toward our guests.

[chrishaas]

I think that is a healthy attitude. Do you have time to do something over the next week?

[charlottesweb]

Oh gosh, I really don't think I do. I'm double- to triple-booked each day! So sorry... I have to plan much further in advance next time! Perhaps we can have an LJ party when I'm back this summer. :)

[luxography]

Why not throw a big ol' reception/party/bash back in Colorado, maybe after the honeymoon? That's certainly not an unusual thing (at least in Toronto). I shot a wedding reception here in January, where the B&G got dressed up again, just like on their wedding day (which was in Florida). They didn't re-enact the ceremony, but it was as if they pressed "pause" after the ceremony in Miami, and hit "play" again in Toronto a few weeks later. :)

Or maybe you can hire a videographer who has the ability to do live streaming video to a web site, and all your friends can watch that way. ;-)

BTW, I'm gonna visit Colorado one of these days, and I'm gonna second-shoot a wedding with you, whether you like it or not. ;-)

[enter_san_man]

yeah, what he said...we could even do like a "potluck reception", that way, it'd still all remain relatively inexpensive.

[charlottesweb]

I'd love to have a party in the US, but I'm afraid it will just be too much. Planning the wedding in England has been a huge undertaking, in terms of time, effort, and money, and I just don't think a party here is going to be feasible. sigh...

I am marrying a brilliant engineer who might be able to rig some kind of streaming video, though!

I would totally love for you to shoot with me in Colorado! You're welcome any time!

[luxography]

You can't give up! Give that engineer husband of yours two jobs: video streaming of the ceremony to the Internet, and a big house party when you return home. Relieve him of all his other duties if need be. Well, except the part about "showing up to the wedding"... he still has to do that. ;-)

I'm planning a series of road trips around Canada and the U.S. to finally meet up with people I know online, and offer myself as a second shooter for free, and you can use the images as part of whatever package you are creating for the B&G, if you want. Travel and work experience all in one!

[gonzostar]

that's so hard. :( that was a difficult choice to pick between countries, and because of your reasons, i'd say you made the right choice, but your sadness at not having all your friends there is so understandable. but it will be lovely, and your friends will share it with you afterwards, with photos and videos.

[charlottesweb]

That's so nice of you, thanks. It's tough having our families and friends spread out over two countries, but we're still blessed to have so many people that we love enough to want to be there.

[thedruidbear]

Ever thing of having two receptions? Heck... an English wedding and an American one? I'd be at both. ;)

[charlottesweb]

A friend of mine almost had two weddings--one in America and one in Croatia. I told her I'd be at both!

We considered doing a reception in the US, but we've decided against it, because it is just too expensive. Maybe I can have a casual photo-viewing party after the wedding, though.

[chite]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I think that when it comes to weddings, there are 2 types of people--those who will travel and those who won't, and it doesn't matter how far the travelling is. I had people complain that my wedding was in DC when they would have to travel from New York, 4 driving hours away. Yet I've gone to weddinigs where I took a multi-hour flight followed by a 2 hour drive to the middle of nowhere, and I know people who happily and eagerly travelled to Europe for a wedding. It was really hurtful to me when people wouldn't travel to get to DC, when I would have gone just about anywhere for them.

Anyway, I feel for you.

[virginiadare]

I think she is right. It's too bad, I know your wedding will be unforgettable.

If it is any consolation, it will allow you to stretch your celebration, because your loved ones do want to celebrate with you and I honestly think small weddings are more fun for bride and groom. You don't want the day to fly by with so many people.

I know that I'm overly looking on the bright side because there were special people you wanted to see on that very day.

Mike's family is going to be your family!

[christilyn]

I am thinking we need to have a party at my house for Charlotte and Mike and any of their DC area friends who want to come. A post wedding party. :)

[ladyfiona]

I would totally help you set that up!