Doing the announced reception entrance without the Bridal Party?

I'd love to hear opinions on this too. I don't see the value in announcing the BP at the reception either and would rather they have fun with their SOs during picture time. I don't want to snub them though.

I've been to several weddings where the bridal party joins the cocktail hour while bride and groom finish photos. Or the bride and groom also join cocktail hour. Then, when the guests are asked to take their seats for dinner, the bridal party leaves and waits in the hall or other room. Once all guests are seated, the bridal party and bride and groom are introduced and dinner begins. Could you do something like that?

I think your logistical thinking is very good. I have done this timeline/scenario before and it works very well. The BP did not feel left out (as far as I could tell) and were at the head table cheering the newlyweds in.

We are the only people being announced. I think it gets silly and it's just not necessary.

My FH and I also decided on not announcing the BP. I honestly have never really understood the point. I understand they are a part of the big day but the focus should be on the bride and groom in my opinion. I already talked to my bridal party and they all were relieved when I told them they wouldn't be announced.

We are announcing the bp. But I also don't think it wouldn't be rude if you didn't. I have seen it at every single wedding I have been to, I think it's nice introducing the bp.

We arent announcing them as we come in. But we are acknowledging them in the program and right before toasts.

I have been in a BP that we went to the cocktail hour while the bride and groom finished pictures. When they were ready we rounded up and met at the entrance for our "official entrance"

I think if you are having a dance where their names are announced then you don't have to do so with the start of the festivities.

Yeah, I didn't really love it at the weddings I've been to (or the ones I watch on TV ). It's not a batting lineup, it's a wedding lol. I'm thinking maybe make sure FH or I thank them by name during a quick thank you speech/ toast to make sure they're recognized.

We didn't announce bridal party either. I've always felt so awkward when I was in the bridal party and had to make an entrance. No one really cares that I'm bridesmaid number 3 of 5. Your guests want to see you enter.

Are parents of bride and groom usually announced too or just BP and bride and groom?

I thought so? Haven't been to very many weddings...

My BP has no desire to have a grand entrance. They are willing to stand up with us but that's it. HaHa! We are just having DJ announce us. I would ask them what they want.

Man, I'm not even that thrilled with us being announced! As a bridesmaid it was always my least favorite part of the night. I guess it depends on your party but I'd personally be relieved if I was in your BP.

We are doing both too