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Kylie
Just Said Yes September 2021

Ideas in Place of a Reception

Kylie, on March 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 1 5
Hello all-


My fiance’ and I decided early on to have a destination ceremony out of state in the mountains in an intimate ceremony with just close family. Initially we thought about doing a reception back home but anymore all it is doing is causing me stress. I have since started thinking of ideas to do in place of having a reception. What parties/ideas have others seen other brides do in place of a reception?

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Latest activity by Jana, on August 19, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    One of the concepts i have been seeing is people host different dinner parties for different friend groups. and through those dinner parties they show photos and videos and recap the ceremony and stuff. kind of like mini dinner receptions in a sense except there's no bells and whistles and it's not one giant party, it's more intimate that way.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I like Melle's idea! Especially since you can share photos of your special day with everyone!

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  • Amy
    WeddingWire Administrator August 2013
    Amy ·
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    Hi, Kylie!

    +1 to Melle's idea. There are so many different ways to celebrate your wedding, so I definitely recommend choosing the way that fits your personal style and preferences. If planning feels like a chore, you are much less likely to enjoy the process. It's YOUR day!

    Are you leaning toward a smaller event? Or do you want to keep the overall structure more casual, like a party, for a large group? Once the current COVID-19 crisis subsides and businesses reopen, it will be possible to rent out private spaces within many restaurants for groups of various sizes. Some of those venues can be found on WeddingWire. Smiley smile Would you like me to assist you in searching for options in a specific city or region? I'm here to help!

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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    We’ve decided to have a dinner party after our intimate ceremony. We found a venue that has a cafe adjacent that they can cater to after hours (3pm or later)
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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    It's very common to not have any party to replace a reception after an elopement. It's entirely up to you what kind of event. You could also just host individual groups separately at whichever time is convenient to you and them if you don't want a big gathering.
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