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Planning a separate reception?

Brit, on March 30, 2022 at 2:51 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 2 6

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We had a beautiful destination elopement ceremony in February just us and originally had planned for that to be all. Talking about it though we were kind of sad we didn’t have a traditional party after and the ceremony was over in a blink no one to share it with.
I don’t really want to do another ceremony because we had a pretty grand ceremony originally but we’d still like to celebrate with a normal reception.
Would it be weird or extra to just do a reception by itself? Has anyone done this?

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Latest activity by Fiona, on April 3, 2022 at 5:25 AM

Devoted December 2022
Orianna · on March 30, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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Not weird at all! Lots of people who elope do it. My cousin got married while in the Air Force and had a reception 7 months later when she had time off to go back home. Wore a white dress at the reception and everything. I personally think it's the best of both worlds - you get the ceremony you want and the party to enjoy with your friends after.
Heck, I'm technically doing two receptions. We're have a standard traditional ceremony and reception in December and then a second reception in the spring of 2023 for our friends and family on the east coast, so that no one feels like they have to drop money right before Christmas to fly to the west coast.
People do crazy anniversary parties every year (Heidi Klum and Seal used to renew their vows every single year when they were married), some customs involve multiple parties over several days, and people who are blending two very different religions and traditions often do both! The best thing about weddings is that is truly custom made to be about you and your spouse. Have the extra party if you guys want! It's not weird or strange.
Besides, who doesn't love a fun party!
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VIP May 2022
Jasmine S. · on March 30, 2022 at 6:01 PM
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Totally normal, especially in the COVID era. My sister had a tiny ceremony and then TWO large receptions the following year!
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Rockstar July 2022
Lisa · on March 30, 2022 at 6:26 PM
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Many people have done a reception after an elopement, especially since COVID began! When you send out invites, I would phrase it as a "wedding reception" or "celebration of marriage". If you have photos from your ceremony, you could frame some of them and display them at your reception!
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Willow · on March 30, 2022 at 10:29 PM
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Lots of people, esp because of covid. I attended one even before covid. The dj announced the couple just like any other reception. It was basically a wedding minus the ceremony and cocktail hour
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Rockstar November 2054
Jacks · on March 31, 2022 at 2:52 AM
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Just let people know you're already married so they know what the deal is.
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Fiona · on April 3, 2022 at 5:25 AM
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Why not? If you want to have a big party then go for it Would you re-wear your dress and everything?
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