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Informal reception help!?

Amber, on April 30, 2014 at 8:51 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3

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I'm really torn with reception planning. Ideally, I'd like to have a small ceremony with family, and a "celebration" on another day. We really want just an informal outdoor BBQ reception with games and lots of food with our family and friends. But I realize that might be inconvenient for whoever we invite to both. But how could I have them on the same day, and expect guests to look nice for the wedding and then casual dress for the reception? Help please!

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kscha925 · on April 30, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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Semi-formal attire. That's what I said for my wedding. I don't think you're going to be able to have people dressed up for the wedding and then dress in jeans for the reception, unless you pick one or the other or tell people to change clothes between.
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Amber · on April 30, 2014 at 9:22 PM
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Would it be better than to have them on different days? We both have HUGE families, so I'm my sure if it would be more practical to have an intimate ceremony on like a Friday night, and then maybe a celebration the next day? I just am not sure how "weird or untraditional" that is, and if some guests would consider it rude or inconvenient.
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Maltese · on May 1, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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Make mention on the invitation that the guests are invited to a "casual" or "informal" reception at the home of _____ . If I received that invitation, I would wear a comfy sundress that I would also wear to church. Ultimately, no matter WHERE you have ceremony/reception the one thing that you cannot control is the way your guests dress...think about That Guy at every wedding that shows up in a polo and jeans. Its not plausible, you just have to trust your guest's on that one.
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