Inviting guests to the second part of the reception?
I recently attended a wedding where I was invited to the later part of the reception, and I thought it was great. All guests were aware that the ceremony and dinner was reserved for very close family and friends and we felt grateful to be invited to the latter part of the reception and were glad to still be able to celebrate with the couple on their big day. Now I'm planning my own wedding and would like to know if it's okay to invite the family and friends to the ceremony and dinner portion of festivities, and extending later evening invitations to school friends and extremely distant family inviting them to the dancing, open bar and late night snacks. Is this rude, or is it fine to invite people to the later part of the reception only?
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No, most folks don't want to feel like an afterthought. I'm glad you weren't offended, but there could be guests who would be so, as a good host, we always consider the guests feelings and try never to offend. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I agree and there are many posts concerning this. You might want to read what guests have to say.
Many, if not most, guests are offended. It is as if you are saying to your guests that there are some who are special enough to spend more time and money on and some who are just worth partying with, like an A and B list of friends and family. Plus, even though the reception is not the gift giving event, to many it just appears as if they were invited to give a gift. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Inviting guests to the second part of the reception?
