I have a couple of questions concerning reception.
In what order should reception events take place? eg. toasts, cutting cake, eating, garter & boquet toss, etc. ( we're not dancing)
We are planning to serve fruit and vegetable trays with dips, and maybe some mini muffins or other finger foods, along with cake and punch. (is this ok? wedding will be at 2 pm) How should it be worded in the invitation, as to what kind of reception guests should expect?
Lastly, my future mother-in-law says it is impolite to open gifts at the reception, that they should be taken to the couples' home by their family and opened upon returning from their honeymoon. My sister disagrees. Who is right?
Thanks!
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Re: [cj] reception food/ events order questions
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Your Banquet Manager, DJ or Band leader should be able to guide you through the order of events for the reception.
The following is a typical schedule of wedding reception events:
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Traditional dances Toasting Dinner Cake Cutting Tossing the bouquet / garter
RE: Your Wedding Invitation
You really don't need to tell the guests what you are serving. It is understood that you will feed them something if they are invited to an afternoon wedding and reception.
RE: Wedding Gifts
It would be expected that your guests would mail their gifts to the home of the bride before the wedding. However, if you do get some wrapped gifts brought to the reception it would not be proper to open the gifts at the reception. The gifts can be taken to the home of the bride and groom or, if they are leaving straight away, to the home of a family member for opening upon their return. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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