2 Receptions In One Day

I'm still really confused about this. Let me know if this is correct -

You are having a morning ceremony and inviting 500 people to attend then you are inviting all 500 of those people to the brunch reception. Then you want to have another reception and only invite part of that 500? Why do you want to do this? I need more info about the party later in the evening.

Is the second reception like family dinner type thing? In that case, don't send invites, just plan a family dinner. If it is inviting some close friends out to bar hop, don't send invitations. If it is really inviting part of your guests, say 250 to a second dinner party, also don't send invitations to this because you should not do that as it is very rude. If you only care to have dinner with those 250 (and not the full 500) then cut your guest list to 250.

Thank you everyone for your insight. I appreciate all of the feedback!

A reception for that many people will cost tens of thousands of dollars... guaranteed.

I'm with PP, it's considered extremely rude to do that. Also, cut your guest list. There is absolutely no need to invite that many people.

OP, we need answers

Oh and I forgot to say, if it is the case with what I said above with the " open church and reception", and you need answers from Celia, you might want to change your title and put **Paging Celia* so she can help you!

I started typing a comment and then deleted it because I just don't know.

I attended 1 wedding with a similar flow... church in the morning, followed by cocktail hour at lke 11 am... no lie. And then reception w plated dinner (I was pretty drunk by 4 pm) when I thought we were done around 8ish the place (same venue) opened up to a bigger dance floor and the second set of guests started to join the party. Then a late night snack buffet style w sliders and other finger foods opened up and the party continued until 1 am (I was echausted!) I knew the couple had great intentions and wanted to invite everyone to at least a part of the celebration... but it was super awkward to have the second set of guest make comments like "Oh you guys were in the VIP list" or... "how was the ceremony". I think like most here do it is rude, not only to the "second tiered" guest but also to those who you will expect to party for 12 hours and have to deal with upset guest.

I agree it is rude to invite some guest to the reception and exclude. It will result in drama when some guests find out they weren't invited.