Pre-wedding party without gifts for those not invited to the wedding
My daughter was really been involved in her church prior to moving away. Is it proper to have a BBQ for her, her groom to be, friends and invite the church family. We would specify no gifts please. Due to limited reception space the entire church would not be invited to the wedding/reception. Is this proper?
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Re: [bbstory2] Pre-wedding party without gifts for those not invited to the wedding
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Dear Bbstory,
Many times there will be more than one reception due to the couple living in an area far from their home town or marrying in another city. This is fine. But, mentioning gifts on the invitation isn't, even when requesting none be given. It is best to convey this by word of mouth.
The only time it isn't proper to host a second reception is when the second is held directly after the wedding and reception and is an 'after-party'. This is usually just the dance after the 'real' wedding/reception guests enjoy the bulk of the reception. This isn't polite. But, yours isn't anything resembling this.
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