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Bethany
Savvy September 2020

Open House / Reception / Covid changes everything..

Bethany, on July 15, 2020 at 10:36 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 5

So! My fiancé and I are 66 days away from our wedding. We just got some news from the venue of social distancing changes and it's basically put us in a position to make our wedding family only, keeping it more intimate and the numbers below 100.


So, now I have to change things up.. I had already thought of planning a "open house" style reception (cookies, punch, appetizers, come and go as you please) the day after (because our wedding is on a Friday). Well, now I have to commit to the idea. So I am making up "change of plans" invites to re-send out, and invite people to the open house.


** If you're going to say something something about how it's rude to un-invite people, please don't. My friends and closer friends are very understanding and won't be offended. They understand the hand we are being dealt.


I just need suggestion for wording on the invitation that's going out, and see what other couples may have done. This is what I currently have drafted up:

"Change of Plans: due to unforeseen circumstances, we will unfortunately have to reduce our wedding guest list to immediate family only. however, we would love you to join us for an open house celebration. 09.19.20 (time and location listed below the date) ** Bride and groom will be in full wedding attire."

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Latest activity by Elizabeth, on July 19, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Hmmm I think my concern is would it get really crowded at the open house? Would you be able to social distance there?
    I actually like the idea of you seeing and still celebrating with people afterwards that can’t attend your ceremony but I think I’m wondering if that would still get crowded.
    I think the wording you have is fine too.
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  • Bethany
    Savvy September 2020
    Bethany ·
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    We are having it in our church cafe (which is very large), and leaving the window of time to come pretty wide. Also providing masks at the door and sanitizer pumps by the cafe counter.

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    Savvy September 2020
    Erin ·
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    Oh I love this, it's like a "drop-in" reception! My fam hosts parties like this all the time so people can pop in and out over a few hours time span. What a great way to work with the situation and allow your loved ones to celebrate with you safely!

    Agree, your wording is just right for the occasion and your guests (along with everyone else on planet Earth right now) will totally understand the circumstances Smiley smile

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  • VIP August 2020
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    I think your wording is completely reasonable. People should understand that things can't go on as planned this year. I would just make sure to set up the cookies/punch/appetizers in a way that doesn't create lines and doesn't make people have to touch each other's food/drinks.
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  • Elizabeth
    Super June 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    This sounds perfect! I think everyone is being really understanding right now because we all know how things are out of our control. I hope it works out for you!

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