As the Mother-of-the-bride I can understand the disappointment of relativesand friends that cannot make it to your Wedding. However,it is your wedding and should be the way you want it.It is the biggest day of your lives. In order to include Family and Friends that cannot make it ----usually because of the expense we will have a family/friend reception soon after returning from the DW. In our case it will be in our home and for the family of the groom their home. Wearing your wedding dress to that will make them feel that they are still included in the celebration. A wedding is the bringing together of the bride and groom but also the extended family and their traditions.Hope that suggestion helps.
As the Mother-of-the-bride I can understand the disappointment of relativesand friends that cannot make it to your Wedding. However,it is your wedding and should be the way you want it.It is the biggest day of your lives. In order to include Family and Friends that cannot make it ----usually because of the expense we will have a family/friend reception soon after returning from the DW. In our case it will be in our home and for the family of the groom their home. Wearing your wedding dress to that will make them feel that they are still included in the celebration. A wedding is the bringing together of the bride and groom but also the extended family and their traditions.Hope that suggestion helps.