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Beginner September 2018

Arriving at beginning of reception

ELISE, on August 8, 2018 at 1:14 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 8
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Hi Everyone!

So we are arriving at our reception at 5 pm, right when it starts (cocktail hour)

Is it weird for us to be mingling during the cocktail hour and then leave to be officially reintroduced later, like before/ during dinner? Also we have a buffet dinner starting at 6, so presumably our 100 guests may not be done getting food and sitting until maybe 6:30

what have you guys done if you arrive right at cocktail hour? and how do you work around the buffet dinner wild card when you don't know if people will be actually in their seats at a certain time?

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Latest activity by FutureMrsO, on August 8, 2018 at 9:24 PM
  • Jen
    Super May 2018
    Jen ·
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    We mingled with our guests at cocktail hour and were then introduced after everyone had found their seats in the ballroom where the reception was being held. I didn't think it was weird and in fact loved that we were able to greet and thank all our guests for being there at cocktail hour meaning we could essentially eliminate all table visits.

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  • edecker
    Super December 2024
    edecker ·
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    I think that if you arrive and mingle at cocktail hour (5:00 - 5;45) and then step away to be formally introduced is fine and even cute! I think having the DJ introcude you and then announcing the buffet dinner would be great!

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    Beginner September 2018
    ELISE ·
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    I forgot to mention our cocktail hour and everything is the same space. i do like the idea of greeting everyone during cocktail hour and eliminating table visits, i always find that awkward when people are sitting and eating and have to get up to hug people.

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    Beginner September 2018
    ELISE ·
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    That's a good idea, thank you!

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    I don't think so! I've been to a few weddings where the bride & groom did a first look, so they were able to go to cocktail hour and were still announced into the ceremony.

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  • Sarah
    Master June 2016
    Sarah ·
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    I would make sure you guys are introduced before the buffet opens. As a guest, I’d find it weird to begin dinner without the couple in the room.
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  • ap2al
    VIP October 2018
    ap2al ·
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    Following because I was debating whether to do the mingle or do a receiving line right after the ceremony as guests are leaving to go to the bus to transport them to the reception.
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  • F
    Super August 2018
    FutureMrsO ·
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    We're mingling during cocktail hour. When the hour is over and guests start to find their seats, me and FH and our bridal party will hang back in the hallway and the band will introduce us once everyone is seated. So basically we're being introduced right when the reception starts. That way we'll be in the room when dinner is served and for everything else.

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