Which traditions for destination wedding reception
I am planning a destination wedding in the caribbean and have a question regarding the reception. We are planning to do a reception in Seattle the weekend after we get back from our honeymoon and are wondering if there are some traditions that we should only do at the reception after the ceremony or only at the Seattle reception or if we could do them at both. The things I'm most concerned with are the bouquet toss, the father/daughter dance and the wedding party toasts. If I don't end up doing a traditional "reception" immediately after the ceremony and do just a small dinner instead, would it be weird to wait and do all those things at the main reception? Can I do the father/daughter dance at both? Also, would it be considered odd if we did a first dance at the first reception and another one with a different song at the main reception??
I've read through a lot of the posts and can't find an answer to my questions, please help!
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Weddings by Shayna
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While a "follow up reception" shouldn't be as formal as one that takes place immediately after a wedding, there is no reason you can't observe some of the same traditions. I don't know if I'd call your first dance "THE first dance" again (especially since you're changing the song), but you can still open dancing at the reception with just the two of you and a significant song. Same for the father-daughter dance - why not? If you want to wait and toss a bouquet (either yours dried or a stand-in) that's fine - but I wouldn't do two bouquet tosses (it would dilute the symbolism).
In other words, feel free to observe whichever traditions you would like to share with your guests at the either reception, but keep it clear that the second one is a party to share your recent marriage with friends and family who could not attend, and not a formal reception. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
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I completely agree. Use your best judgment in choosing what traditions you include. And, Shayna gave you great examples of how to do it. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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