I don't know exactly where to post this question but I would like to know if the etiquette has changed for bride and groom's in the last few years? I have been to two weddings recently where there was no receiving line. In both cases the bride and groom made no effort to go around to each table and visit their guests and thank them for attending. I find this behavior to be beyond rude. At both recent weddings we did not exchange one word with the bride or groom. My daughter is getting married in 2010 and I have advised her that she absolutely will spend a few moments with each and every guest and thank them for coming. Am I "out of fashion"?
If you're viewed as old fashioned then we need more old fashioned people out there who respect their guests. Bravo for teaching your daughter to be caring and polite. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
You are certainly not "out of fashion". The receiving line is often replaced by the table visits because of time restraints at the ceremony site and to allow time for the bridal party to do formal photography after the ceremony. It should never be omitted as an excuse not to speak with your guests. The bride and groom have a responsibility to speak to each guest at least once during the wedding and reception. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
The receiving line is optional. But, you are absolutely correct to expect the couple to visit with their guests at some point during the reception. It is only simple, common courtesy. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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