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Invitation wording for big reception

Laura, on February 6, 2020 at 9:03 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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Hi all! So we are doing an intimate ceremony with just close family then a big reception. The website explains what we are doing. This will still be a formal affair with hotel accommodations. So don’t want it to feel too informal, but want to be up front. In case people don’t read the website? Which word choice is better?

1) Bride and Groom will be getting married at a private ceremony on May 2, 2020. Please celebrate with us at our reception following the ceremony at 6 pm.
2) you are invited to the evening Reception of Bride and Groom Saturday May 2, 2020 6 PM

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Latest activity by kittycow, on February 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM

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Jasmine · on February 6, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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We're doing the same exact thing. I would just stick with something along the lines of the second one. For those who will be invited to the reception they will get an announcement card that says "Just Married", "Let's Celebrate", etc. with the reception details on it below that.
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Expert February 2020
Tanyia · on February 6, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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I like the first - it's clear, to the point and leaves out question. I like the idea of a reception card as well.
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Master November 2022
Chrysta · on February 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM
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I like the 1st one.
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VIP October 2020
Samantha · on February 7, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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I also like the first one. I feel if I got the second one I'd be confused if there was a ceremony. The first clarifies that important point.
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Sherry · on February 7, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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I feel like the 1st one will cause less questions/confusion.
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kittycow · on February 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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My niece did option #1 and it worked out great for her. There were less than 20 guests (including both families, some from overseas) at a small chapel followed by an evening reception that was kind of a free-for-all haha.

She said she wanted an intimate ceremony because she felt too shy and awkward to have "everybody staring at her". I mentioned that because I see other brides here who feel the same way and it's perfectly okay to have a small ceremony.
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