Do you think this is a little tacky? Or nice?

[Pretty Butterfly]

I think its a gorgeous idea, but agree with what BG said.
My cousin did the exact same thing earlier this year, and a lot of people didnt go, thinking they'll head up to see them at the wedding!!!
As most had to travel, a lot of people missed it by saying no and not attending her "birthday".

[Arimeh]

Works for famous people - and you guys are gorgeous just like famous people - so why not!!

[Mollie89]

A friend of ours did something similar, said they were having an engagement party that was themed, and everyone had to dress up a certain way..
then...

BAM out walks a celerant and they got married in a lovely garden..

I think if you like the idea, then you should defs go ahead with it!!

[Pretty Butterfly]

If you dont have to worry about people not coming, go for it babe!!

It takes out SO much of the cost, and hassle, and will prob be much more enjoyable for you both!!!!!

[blessedatlast]

I think it's a nice idea And hopefully DF wont forget the anniversary if it's on your b'day lol

[suse]

Friends of mine did this, it was supposed to be a 40th birthday, but the big surprise was that the bride didn't know about it beforehand either Seriously, I'd marry a guy who went to all the trouble of organising a surprise anything, let alone a wedding.

I think it sounds lovely!

[{sarah}]

Friends of mine had their engagement party, all dressed normally, him in a suit, her in a pretty dress. Halfway through the night her niece felt unwell so my friend, her sister & niece disappeared for a little while (& me, I was their photographer). They reappeared & my friend was in her gorgeous wedding dress & shocked the entire group of people there when they realised what was happening. It was beautiful.