Bride & Groom greet each guest or Receiving line

We're not doing either. We're going to greet and visit with our guests while they eat at the reception. :-)

As of right now, I am planning to have a receiving line at the church following the ceremony. In the interest of time, we may eliminate the bridal party from the line... But not sure just yet.

We're probably going to greet guests at the tables during the reception. That way we have some measure of control over how long we spend at each table and no one has to stand in line.

We are doing the recieving line.

No receiving line - will meet and greet guests at the reception.

We're doing a receiving line after the ceremony. The church has a gathering space that is perfect for it.

Church won't allow any type of receiving line or formal greeting of guests, so we'll be having a receiving line at the reception. I know that it's an unpopular choice with the majority on WW (and elsewhere) but it won't include the entire BP, just the parents, FH and me and in our experience it's the easiest way to make sure that we greet everyone at the reception.

We're having one but ONLY because my mom wants it. whatever makes her happy.

Mariel, you're a good daughter.

Receiving lines really don't take that long,(if it's Bride and Groom and maybe parents) and it's worth it to make sure you greet each person. The reason there are complaints is that no one takes the time at the rehearsal to instruct the ushers on how to dismiss the guests. Most of my clients have receiving lines and their guests rave about the individual attention they had for 15-20 seconds! You should still go table to table at the reception. For those that go table to table only, you do not have control over the time--guests will feel like you're just cruising, and will stand up to hug you, ask about your honeymoon, etc etc. Some will be in the bathroom or at the bar when you come around, so you'll miss them.

We will be having our receiving line before dinner, bridal party and groom and I. It is important for both of us to make sure no one was missed. We will also walk around to each table during the reception handing out our thank you favors while thanking them personally for helping us celebrate our day .