invitation wording question

Is the invitation for the ceremony, too? If so, word it how you will for the ceremony & then "cocktail reception to folllow" should convey enough information.

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I would word it as a cocktail party to follow. Cocktail party implies light food, not a meal. I believe champagne reception would also work.

"Light Refreshment Reception to follow immediatly after cermeony" and because the ceremony is at 2 and you state immediately (sp?) after, they should be thinking they're getting a full meal deal, just let your parents and bridal party know incase a guest asks if there will be food. Are you making a wedding website? Perhaps you canmake a note on there saying: "Following the ceremony, we will be have light refreshments, cocktails and cake. So it might be a good idea to eat a lighter lunch"

Well ideally you would have a separate card with the reception info. You could include something like:

Hors d'oeuvres Reception and Dance immediately following the ceremony

Will there be dancing at the recept? Something like this would be nice:

"Please join us for champagne, cake, and dancing immediately to follow ceremony"

or: "Cake and Champagne reception to follow"

No need to put other beverages, they will assume other drinks will be there

Sorry for the late reply - I wasn't online over the weekend. And much thanks to all of you for the great recommendations! I think we're going with "Cake & Champagne reception following" on the invitation and we'll still do the other light snacks but at least folks will not arrive assuming there'll be lunch.