Q. My boyfriend and I just got engaged and are planning on doing a destination wedding with just us two, then one big reception back in the States for both of our families and all of our friends.

I'm wondering if a) you have any cool ideas for locations or wedding packages for our wedding, and b) what your advice would be for breaking it to our families that they aren't invited to the ceremony - just the reception.

A. I love this idea. If a small, intimate affair is what you're looking for this is a great way to get the wedding you want while still including your friends and family in the celebration...plus it's a great way to cut costs if you keep the reception relatively informal.