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Just Said Yes October 2012

Party not a Reception

Shannon, on July 13, 2012 at 1:37 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

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I'm thinking about having a party instead of a full on wedding reception. I'd like to get married in the courthouse or at the party venue with a small number of family and friends on 10.11.12 then have a big party later that evening. I want the party because I have NO desire to have a formal reception and a party suits us better as a couple (my fiance is a DJ). We just want to have fun celebrating with our friends. Do we need to have a formal reception?

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Latest activity by Yasmine, on January 22, 2019 at 9:04 AM

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Jacki · on July 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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No way!! Your wedding celebration should be exactly what you want it to be! My cousin is having DW in August, she is hosting a bbq in october as her "reception" for the large amount of friends/family that couldn't go. And believe me, we won't be seeing any formal wear there... lol
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Donna · on July 13, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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What suits your style and desire is more important than formality. Party it up!
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Kayla P. (Kayla S.) · on July 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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You can have whatever you want, and a party sounds fun! My sister didn't have a formal reception either, just a backyard BBQ with music in the background an d great food. None of the formals stuff you generally see at a wedding, but it worked perfectly for the two of them as a couple. Do what you feel works for you!
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Master September 2010
WasSoon2BMrsSmith · on July 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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No way do you need a formal reception.
Just say via word of mouth/phone calls/tsts/facebook what ever.
Were having a huge party to celebrate the fact we tied the knot. If you wanna come dance the night away with us we will be at _____ at ___time
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VIP August 2012
heavenlyyoyo · on July 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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That is still a reception, the formality of it is strictly up to you! Go for it, The party is what everyone is looking forward to anyway!
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Master June 2012
Labake · on July 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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Nope, no formal reception needed. Ours could have been considered a huge party though.

It was still a reception.
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Desiree · on July 13, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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I think it sounds great! If it fits your style more, then go for it
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Just Said Yes March 2019
Yasmine · on January 22, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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I also just went to get married at the court house but just want some were where we can have a reception and all the family come to enjoy there self's and suggestions
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