We are having a civil ceremony, with just immediate family. Then we are planning a reception with a larger guest list. What would be appropriate wording for the reception invitations, so as to not offend those that were not invited to the wedding?
Don't worry...most people understand that a couple may choose to have an intimate wedding ceremony due to seating issues or personal preference. So, you would have two invitations; one for the ceremony and one for the reception.
Wording Invitations for Reception Only:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents
request the pleasure of your company
at a wedding reception
for their daughter
Your Name
and
Groom's Name
etc, etc...
Obviously, only those invitted to the ceremony and reception would receive both invitations; those invited to the reception receive the latter only. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Reception Invitation Wording
