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We made our decision after discussion with both sides of parents.

Here's some answers to questions:

re: BG paying for guest hotel rooms; I said we can't afford to put everyone up with shelter because some PP had suggested that for our out of town guests who happen to be FI's family members

re: Chinese vs. American food; The catering style is so different it's not just a matter of food, it's completely different color scheme for decoration, diff. customs and traditions for how receiving line is done, and how pictures are done. It doesn't work to incorporate it together.

Final verdict:

We're having 2 receptions. Both families are invited to All events. Whoever wants to pay for hotel rooms are welcomed to do so at their own expense.

Church and western style reception Saturday will consist of a Catholic church ceremony at 1pm. Pictures to follow between 3-4:30. 5pm Cocktail hour at a hotel we decided on this weekend (awaiting booking confirmation and deposit) Reception from 6-11:30pm.

Sunday at 4pm will be traditional Chinese tea ceremony including the whole shebang of qipao, gold jewelry exchange, red envelop collection, tea pouring for parentals and elders, and will cap the night off with traditional Chinese fanfare of red lanterns, gold and silver colored decor, orchids for floral arrangements, and traditional 12 course dinner.

Monday = We are sleeping all day! :D

We have booked both venues, but waiting for confirmation on hotel. We have found our florist, and now I just need to get my act together for several dresses and bridesmaids dress shopping! [/quote]

The gap between the Church ceremony and reception will suck big time, you might lose some guests straight after dinner, 3 pm - 11:30 pm is a super long time.  [/quote]

I agree - I've been to weddings like this and unless it's in the hotel that most guests are staying in, it's really inconsiderate of your guests.  The last wedding like this that I went to, we got kicked out of the church, but the reception venue wasn't open, so we had to sit in the car for an hour and a half waiting for the bride and groom to get back from traipsing across DC for the "money shots" -- happy couple in front of Lincoln Memorial, happy couple in front of the capitol building, letting balloons go on the mall, etc…  Such a HUGE waste of time.[/quote]

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