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Just Said Yes October 2018

How To Say "reception Tba" On the Invitation?

Rachel, on May 21, 2018 at 11:13 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
Hi everyone, I need some advice on a polite way to word that the location of my reception will be announced separately from the invitation.

My fiance and I have decided we want to have our reception at our home. The catch is, we're house hunting, and will not have a house by the time the invitations need to be sent.

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Latest activity by Jen, on May 22, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    Just Said Yes October 2018
    Rachel ·
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    (Sorry my phone freaked out and posted this before I was done.)

    How should I phrase the reception cards to advise the guests to check my wedding website for updates on the reception location?
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  • Ashley
    Just Said Yes October 2024
    Ashley ·
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    Personally, i would just write "Ceremony location to follow"
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  • FutureMrs.L
    Master September 2018
    FutureMrs.L ·
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    Invitations should go out end of August, beginning of September... it’s odd to not have a reception location on them, and can lead to more stress for you as a couple having to do additional invitations, and confusion for guests.


    It seems extra stressful to find a house, move, and get it ready for hosting a reception. There’s no way I could personally do all that in 4 months.

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  • NinjaBride
    Super June 2018
    NinjaBride ·
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    Honestly are you sure you want to do this? The housing market is insane right now as I’m sure you know. How do you know you will be able to find a house and get it ready to host a major event there in the next 4 ish months? Not trying to be negative that just sounds very stressful to me. We are ready to close on our house the 30th of this month and I’m not even sure I want to have people over to get ready there on June 22nd!
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Finding a house to rent or buy, moving, and planning an entire reception within two months seems like a bit of a stretch. I would reconsider.

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    Just Said Yes October 2018
    Rachel ·
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    Thanks for the concern everyone. I'm well aware it is stressful to move and plan a wedding at the same time, but I have a wonderful support system here who are helping me to pack and plan. Reconsidering is not an option. I have backup locations planned for the reception in the event we don't have a house in time, so I'm really just looking for advice on phrasing. Smiley smile
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  • The Nuptials
    VIP July 2018
    The Nuptials ·
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    Just say reception to follow. You need to mail something else out. Not everyone is going to check the website and they may check it too early and just end up being confused. We went to a wedding where only ceremony info was provided and they provided reception info via little cards when we walked into the ceremony. It was weird and maybe a lapse of thinking when the made the invitations? It was a really young bride. Thankfully the reception was right down the street.
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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
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    October is a huge month for weddings. Do you already have your rentals in place? Tables, chairs, etc? At this point, you might not be able to find enough rentals available for a home wedding. Good luck.

    As others have said, just put "Reception to follow" on the invitations.

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    Dedicated October 2017
    Rachael ·
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    I would highly recommend against this. I recently closed on a house and it took 4 months of house hunting to find a house. We had a rushed closing planned (30 days) but we were delayed due to the sellers. We have had the house for a few weeks and I couldn't imagine having a wedding reception there. I've moved apartments a few times and it's nothing compared to buying, closing, and moving into a house. Honestly if you could afford to rent a park our outdoor space I would highly recommend it.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I would just put that on the invites, "Reception location TBA" but maybe put the city you plan on buying in? Could you wait to send invites and just send Save the Dates? Are you confident you will be in a house and done with closing by the wedding?

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  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
    Jen ·
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    I would just say reception location to follow and then follow-up with the details card mailed at a later time to those that RSVP'd yes. I don't know that you can depend on people checking your website (are all guests able to do that)? You may want to at least indicate the general location (i.e. Twin Cities area) if you expect people to RSVP before knowing. I would be hesitant to rsvp to a location unknown in case it ended up being like hours away. Good luck! You have a lot going on!

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