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Annika
Expert November 2020

2Nd Reception plan b :(

Annika, on November 22, 2020 at 10:43 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 8

Hello WeddingWire!

If you have followed any of my story the last few months you would know that we are having an intimate ceremony this Saturday the 28th and then a 2nd reception in my hometown in January. Well the reception venue (neighborhood clubhouse) cancelled. Due to new COVID requirements, they are not allowing gatherings in their space. And we had just purchased the invites after waiting for months JUST IN CASE. Oh well lol.

My question is, have any of you done a drive by reception? My parents live right around the corner so it wouldn't be out of the way, and there would be plenty of room for cars to drive by. I can't seem to find many ideas online. Would it be too cold? It'll be in Idaho so it may even snow lol.

Just trying to figure out if we should do a change of plans insert in the invitations or cancel/postpone altogether. I already have requested work off and flights are bought. Any advice?

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Latest activity by Annika, on November 25, 2020 at 3:11 PM
  • Sharonda
    Super January 2021
    Sharonda ·
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    I haven’t been to a drive-through reception, but to have been to a drive-by birthday party and baby shower. It was actually pretty fun. I’m not much help when it comes to the weather issue (I’m a Florida girl born and raised — so what’s snow?!? Lol!) I took a quick look online and found the following info that may give you some ideas:


    https://familyapp.com/drive-through-i-do-covid-19-wedding/

    https://makeitmariko.com/katherine-and-mark/

    Hope this helps! 😊
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  • Annika
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    Thank you so much!!
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  • Sharonda
    Super January 2021
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    You’re welcome. I hope those links give you some ideas if you decide to have a drive through reception. (The food truck and cupcake/champagne stations sound amazing!!)
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    I think you could make it work fine. Maybecyou could communicate on zoom/facebook live while their in their cars?
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Hi Annika! You might need something cute to keep you warm, but this would be a great way to greet everyone and let them share in your special day! Smiley ring

    Here are a few posts I found from couples who successfully did a drive-up wedding or drive-by reception: We Did It!, My Drive Up Wedding Due to Corona Pandemic, and My Corona Drive Up Wedding.

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  • Annika
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    Thank you so much!
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  • Victoria
    Devoted June 2021
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    Such an amazing idea! If you do have the drive by reception please update us with photos!

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  • Annika
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    Absolutley I will!
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