Because of time constraints at our church we are most likely not having a receiving line there but will wait until the reception to greet everyone. However, there will possibly be some people that we will invite to the ceremony only. How do we acknowledge them without a receiving line at the church? Is there a proper way to acknowledge just those people after the ceremony, and then have others wait until the reception?
Generally, you would not invite anyone to the Ceremony that isn't invited to the Reception. If cost is a factor and that is why only certain people are being invited to the Ceremony and not the Reception, then consider revamping your guest list. Otherwise, anyone invited to your Ceremony should be welcomed to your Reception.
Yes Rhonda but wouldn't it be polite to invite those guests to the ceremony only if they had some sort of refreshments afterward, like a mini-reception with cake and punch? Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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