This will be the 2nd wedding for us both. After much thought we decided to have a small ceremony followed by dinner for our immediate family (approx 35). Other family members who I am very close to are disappointed that they would not see us marry. My fiance` and I thought about having a family gathering at home the day after. Is there a proper way to invite people to the ceremony and then an open house on the following day? I want to enjoy this time and am trying to keep things simple and easy.
Thank you for your advice....I feel anxiety coming on :(
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Re: [ruby529] Second Wedding Invitation
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Dear Anxiety,
All of those invited to the wedding should be invited to the reception. Your dinner would be considered your reception by many. We are trying to avoid creating an impression that some guests are better than others. Some of your family members will be attending your dinner, while others are not. So, it could be interpreted as those who are invited to the dinner are better than those who are not.
Inviting everyone to your home the next day is appropriate though. This could be an informal reception, which is sweet.
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