Dinner after the ceremony

I think I would just put “dinner at [restaurant name] to follow” instead of reception!

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Maybe say Reception Dinner in place of Reception.

A reception is a party format, in which the guest or guests of honor, in this case B and G, either have a receiving line, circulate and make visits to people at their tables, or stay in one place so that every guest may come greet them, introduce a new spouse to family and friends on the other side, and guests may introduce their SO and family to the couple. You see receptions also where a new faculty it clergy is introduced to all, or after an award is given where all meet this person. Essentially, it refers to a meet and greet element to the party. As opposed to one where half the guests may enter, mingle in small groups, never all meet all hosts together. For a dinner of so few people, all of whom have been up close and personal with the couple that day, and need no introductions or formal greetings, there is no reason for a reception format. So, dinner party to follow, which is, a meal will be served and there will be a period of socializing, but no formal structured activity, after the meal.

“Dinner to follow” definitely works too, no problem

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We are doing the same thing. We will have a cocktail hour then head out to dinner with family. On our website we said
“following the wedding, there will be light refreshments while we're taking our photos. There will not be a formal reception, but if you'd like to join us for dinner, we will be eating at Printworks in Greensboro, NC.”

I’d use “Dinner to Follow”.

I agree with everyone above. Just put “dinner to follow” in replace of “reception to follow”. It will make it very clear I think.

I would say "dinner to follow" not reception.