My brother did. He and his wife lived about 8 hours from where they got married. It was the middle of winter and the snowy passes would make it difficult for everyone to make it, so they decided to just throw a reception up there at a later date. It worked out really well. I would definate recommend it.
Also, make sure you do what you and your husband want to do. This is your day. I have a very religious extended family and my parents were concerned about them being there and being offended. (they always made remarks to my parents about me going to a party school and drinking under age) It isn't that I didn't want my family to be there, but it was my wedding and if I wanted to have adult beverages available to everyone that is what I was going to do. The majority of the people that were very close with had the same "partying" styles as us and we wanted to have a good time. Fortunately the extended family all left before it got crazy, but it worked out perfectly.
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