<human>: So, I'm new to this subreddit. I have a story that excites me along with making me nervous. Let's start with the man of my dreams [FH] and I decided we wanted to get married. 

Idea#1: traditional save, save, save. Big event, spend lots of money, but have to wait about a year. I'm almost 30 and I want my first child before I hit that landmark. So waiting for me does not excite me. Plus I got "The Knot" organizing binder and that really overwhelmed me. Plus my FH is not really into the idea of a larger wedding, he has been married before, so he doesn't really want to invite all his family again. 

Idea#2: Our closest friends and ourselves are going on a cruise in September and we thought, why don't we just tie the knot on the ship?! Well as we started doing our research, $4000 for a couple of hours does not sit well with me. $4000 for sand, a photographer, an officiant, and a cake for a grand total of 4 people. Not my cup of tea.

Idea #3: (the winner) We decided the night before our cruise we would have an engagement party. Heavy hors d'oeuvres (which my support team and myself are making), wine, beer, margaritas, lawn games, etc. will all be provided for our guests. I figured if all my invitees came, 50 people would be there at the most. Which makes my FH happy.  Then, at a certain time I would do a quick change and the stage will be set, so to speak. We will have a surprise wedding. 

So I have less than 3 months to plan and purchase things. Let the fun begin!

Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?
<bot>: FH has been married before doesn't want large wedding. We decided to invite people to an engagement party and surprise them with the wedding. Booze will be provided.