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Lexie
Beginner December 2020

Church wedding still on- reception?

Lexie, on July 31, 2020 at 10:40 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5
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Hi all!
We’re still on the fence about our December wedding reception to see what phase we’re at. Right now we wouldn’t be allowed a dance floor so what’s the point? We have a soft hold on a date for next year!
We’re still getting married in the church on our original date because their guidelines are pretty lax. However, if we DO end up changing the date, should we still invite people to the church? How would we even word that? & then be like “okaaay family and bridal party you can come to our house for dinner but bye everyone else”?? So lost 😭

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Latest activity by Jana, on August 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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    Super October 2021
    Ashley ·
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    You could invite people if you’d like and just say “reception to be held at a future date” so they know one is coming at some point but won’t be that day.
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    If you do this, at least host a cake and punch reception in the meantime to thank your guests for coming. Otherwise, I’d just do a ceremony with immediate family and wedding party (with your dinner at the house after) and invite everyone else to the reception next year.
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    Savvy April 2021
    Bridget ·
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    You could either just have bridal party and family at the church wedding and then your small reception. Or invite everyone who would be invited to the wedding celebration and just have like punch and cake and some pastries in the church hall (if it’s available).
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  • Vicky
    VIP January 2020
    Vicky ·
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    You should not invite anybody to the church that you are not hosting in some way that same day.

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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    I agree with this. Cake and punch at minimum is expected for the people who do attend the ceremony. You can mingle for a couple hours and go on your own wats, at least you're providing somethin
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