Just chiming in to add my vote to the "Kill 'em with Kindness" tactic. Just be oblivious to the nay-sayers -- just bask in the love you and your new husband share. The reception is for you and him -- the others are there to congratulate you.
I might even make an early annoucement saying "Thank you all for being so kind and understanding of our need for a small ceremony with only the immediate family -- believe me our hearts were with you all and we are so happy that yours are with us as we start our married life!"
ENJOY and CONTGRATULATIONS! |