My son's wedding is taking place in the same place as the reception. I am wondering how the couple and wedding party should transition from the ceremony to the reception. They will not be doing a receiving line nor will they be leaving between cere. & recep. We will have cocktails/snacks downstairs at the venue between, but not all people will be going downstairs . It is at a Legion Hall and the downstairs must be available to veterans at all times. I am hoping for a smooth transition, but just don't know how to let the couple greet the guests, what to do with the ones who stay upstairs, photographs being taken, etc. Thanks!
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Nancy Tucker
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Sep 15, 2008, 7:40 AM
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Re: transition between ceremony and reception
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I am not sure that I understand the flow as you are proposing. #1 after the ceremony, the guests should be directed to the cocktail/snack area while the wedding party is having photos done. Then when it is time to transition to the reception, guests will be invited (either by the staff or by an appointed host or hostess) to the reception area where the Bridal party is announced as they enter.
If I am not answering your question, please let me know. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
transition between ceremony and reception
My son's wedding is taking place in the same place as the reception. I am wondering how the couple and wedding party should transition from the ceremony to the reception. They will not be doing a receiving line nor will they be leaving between cere. & recep. We will have cocktails/snacks downstairs at the venue between, but not all people will be going downstairs . It is at a Legion Hall and the downstairs must be available to veterans at all times. I am hoping for a smooth transition, but just don't know how to let the couple greet the guests, what to do with the ones who stay upstairs, photographs being taken, etc. Thanks! 
