wow! I cant believe all the stuff everyone is dealing with. makes me feel better. haha! A very good friend of mine recently got married and she wanted to do the destination thing but so many people complained that she got married at home. So once my FI and I got engaged we decided that no matter what we were getting married away.
My FI whole family, except for his mom gave him grief, but she is still quiet about the whole thing. They dont understand why we have to do that, it isnt fair to anyone else (even though it is our wedding!) And it is not like they would contribute to anything if we had it at home anyways.
I have a co-worker who keeps trying to tell me that because my FI and I have been together for 12yrs that we should just save our pennies and go to town hall, get a dress from salvation army and get married that way. She really pisses me off!!!!! My family is great though and sooooo excited.