Where should I have my Wedding?

I just got engaged and before I set a date, I'm having a dilemma in regards to where we should have it. My fiance's family is from Oregon but my family is from Florida. My family is arguing that Oregon is too far and my fiance's family is doing vice-versa. This is stage one of a wedding and I'm already confused. Do you know if there is a rule where a wedding is normally held regarding brides/groom side? Should I just go to Hawaii with parents/witnesses (6 people including us) and save the head-ache. I know this is a serious question so all I'm asking for is just some friendly advice, personal stories in regards to what you did in the same situation? Thanks!
We live in Oregon by the way.


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Typically it's held where the bride/groom themselves are living (assuming you two are living in the same area). But, the destination wedding is also a nice idea, so if you don't want to do it where you and your fiance are living, then you can go there.

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While you should take in the considerations of others, it ultimately is your decision. What would work easiest for you? I planned my own wedding from 3 hrs. away, which was a little difficult, but manageable.....would you be able to plan for it though if it were on the opposite side of the country? Or even in a random "midway" point?

If you are honestly looking at Hawaii, I'd say go for it. My husband and I were, but we chose not to. We had a lot of family and friend drama, and regret not just doing that instead. Again though, it's something to think about before making that decision.

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several thoughts.. who has more friends? who would be dissed the most by not having it there? have it at their place.

where are you going to live after the wedding? have it there.

meet in the middle, make all travel! no one should get off easy.. share the expenses of travel.. Kansas, here we come!

elope, send a dvd to all your family and friends, and have two receptions, one at each parent's area, and have a blast!

lastly, do as you suggested, a destination wedding, and have all that can travel to see you marry, and hope and pray that your dress makes it off the plane in one piece, with no doody diaper stuck to it or such! lol (jjk, you know that, right?)

these are the decisions that make it hard to be a bride, and an adult.

good luck, congratulations on your engagement, and you just missed the bridal show in Portland, Oregon, the final show begins in about 8 minutes i believe! it was fabulous!

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Tough situation....I think that is where destination weddings came into play. Everyone travels and enjoys a vacation. Another option, have two, the first one in the bride's state with a ceremony and reception. The second in Oregon. Repeat the vows, wear the dress, give them what they want to see. Have a small reception, even if it is appetizers and cocktails, cake and punch, at either, or both, or perhaps one large and one more like a open house reception. Whatever fits the personalities, budget constraints, and feasible in the planning.

Congrats.

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Traditionally, the wedding was at the bride's hometown and since you are living closer to your fiance's family for the long haul, I think it would be nice to give your family in Florida the honor of having your wedding there.

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