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Amber
Savvy September 2020

Costume party themed reception?

Amber, on July 11, 2019 at 7:27 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 7
Planning to get married October if 2020 and really got into the idea of a costume reception, no theme. My family love the idea but we’re all silly and love to have a fun time. My fiancé is on the fence about it, some, not all, of his family can be a little stuffy but most are fun too. The bride, groom and the 4 others in the wedding party would look traditional for pics, plus a bride can be a costume. The wedding party can switch to a costume after the ceremony if they want. The wedding will be on a family friends property with a barn and a possible changing area.
What do you think? Any advice?

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Latest activity by Brittany, on July 14, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    Savvy October 2019
    Amanda ·
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    I am doing this exact thing this year on 10/26/19... some of the older crowd was kinda shocked at first but now that we’re getting closer everyone is getting really into it! I think a lot of people are excited cause they keep telling us what they’re gunna dress up as! Smiley smile I can keep you updated on how it goes in a few months haha!
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I think that would be super fun! I think your guests will really enjoy a costume reception!

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  • Vicky
    VIP January 2020
    Vicky ·
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    My advice is to keep in mind that you can't force your guests to participate. You can invite them to dress in costume, but if they don't want to, don't try to push it. Some will enjoy it and participate, some won't and will just dress up like they would for any semi-formal event. Don't sweat it, just let people decide if they want to participate in the costume aspect or not.

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    Welcome to the WeddingWire community Amber! Congratulations on your engagement!!

    I definitely think that if you and your FS want to have a costume party, then have one!! It’s your day and you should definitely do what makes you happy. Your guests will either get into it, or they won’t but it would still be super fun to have people in costume. Perhaps you could even have a prize for the best costume?

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    That'd so fun! You can't control who does or doesn't dress up but it sounds like most will
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  • Amber
    Savvy September 2020
    Amber ·
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    Thanks everyone for your advice!
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    Savvy August 2021
    Brittany ·
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    I have been to a costume reception and it was the funnest wedding I have ever been too!
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