Cocktail Reception at another venue after dinner reception at church. How do I word this?

So you're doing a tiered wedding? Only some people get dinner?

There's so much assuming going on.

So it's a tiered reception. How are you to tell literally half of the people to go home after dinner while the rest heads out to party?

Shayna, we're assuming because you're giving one word answers.

My understanding of the OP's attempt at communication, is that the church hall will hold all the guests for a seated dinner so, that's where the reception will be held.

They will then move on to the other venue which will be more like a dance or club atmosphere as there will not be traditional banquet tables and seating for everyone ( I would hope there is plenty of seating though).

I do have some concerns though- what time is the ceremony? Won't you be serving dinner awfully early if you will be finished dinner at the church hall and starting the second part of the reception at 6 pm?

Will reply later at work

@Shayna- if you don't want people making assumptions, try explaining in a clear concise manner so people know what you are trying to say.

Quit the game playing.

First I'm not playing. So stop jumping to conclusions

These comments are coming in like a flood. I'm trying to read e everything n comment but I got busy

And I asked how to word it nothing else

Anyone can give advice though so keep going

Shayna...it may help if you took the time to write one post that explains the entire situation.

Responding with "because I am" and such is getting you know where. It makes it appear that you are stomping your feet and saying "so there".

People are trying to give you a response, but that gets tough when the details are unclear.

It is definitely game playing to respond in one word answers. If you are too busy at work, wait until later and try to explain this again.

"And I asked how to word it nothing else"

We can't suggest wording till we can understand what you are trying to say. I'm not the only one trying to sort this out.

If you only want answers to your questions, my answers would be:

I don't know

Yes

No.

Yea, a better explanation of what you are trying to do...would help us in providing wording suggestions.

Ok everyone let me explain the best I can. So we are having the ceremony and dinner to accommodate everyone. The ceremony is open and we are hosting our church members as well as family and friends. We are still working on time frame. The cocktail part is strictly for partying. All are welcome. We just can't sit and having dinner there with all our guest. I'm betting a good 75 people will come to the hall and actually stay. That's the bridal party and close friends. We aren't having banquet tables in the hall but chairs and cocktail tables. As people RSVP we will rent as many extras chairs as needed or other seating items. Everyone eats and you have the option to continue the party. It works for us because of the majority of our guests don't drink and no alcohol is allowed at the church. No big gaps will be in between and and we are leaning towards only a 30 min break in between. If people want to come they will if not atleast you get a full meal either way. At the hall more food will be provided and free booze.

Everyone that gets an invite our personal guest that are coming to everything. The church members will have a announcement made. If we are close I will mention it to them. But I know some people won't. Anyway come party with us.

Oh and not just cocktail tables a few round tables as well if people want to sit and eat or chill. Ok going back to work

With this explanation, I would simply say "dinner at x:xxPM at the church. Cocktails and dancing at x:xxPM at (fill in name of venue).

Short and simple ok

You asked for wording so I agree with the above suggestion of putting

Dinner to follow at the bottom of the invitation then a details card about cocktails and dancing.

I actually fully agree with and understand doing dinner at the church. Whether "church mothers" are catering or they have a fully functioning catering business, good food is good food. Some older people don't care for the extras of wine/alcohol with dinner. I personally don't drink with any meal but I drink socially.

Is it possible to do a first dance, cake cutting, and introductions? Most people like that part. The dancing and alcohol is extra.