Is it ever acceptable to invite guests to the ceremony, then only part of the reception? I can understand wanting to cut costs, but when you travel to a wedding and then are left with three or four hours of having to entertain yourself, it seems a bit, well, rude. I was even informed recently that I had now been bumped up to the main reception, as a relative had dropped out! Was just wondering - obviously if you have a limited budget, you have to choose your guest list carefully. Then if a close friend does drop out and you have a space, is there a polite way to invite someone who didn't make the original cut?
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Aug 31, 2007, 1:35 PM
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Re: [angelbaby] Only invited to part of reception
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Dear Angelbaby,
You feel second class by this, huh? Well, this is why we advise couples to host the party they can afford to host. It is hurtful behavior.
The A and B list must be handled very carefully so people don't feel as if they are a second thought. But, there is no A and B list for the reception. All wedding guests are supposed to be invited to the entire reception.
Only invited to part of reception
