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FutureMrs.Dale
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Receiving line: when? Why? Alternatives?

FutureMrs.Dale, on August 30, 2016 at 10:19 PM

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Ok, so I'm trying to work out a time line for my ceremony/reception and I keep running into a snag with the receiving line. I'm not at all familiar with weddings and I'm not exactly sure what it's for. Is it necessary or just traditional? When would this normally occur? And if it's not...

Ok, so I'm trying to work out a time line for my ceremony/reception and I keep running into a snag with the receiving line. I'm not at all familiar with weddings and I'm not exactly sure what it's for. Is it necessary or just traditional? When would this normally occur? And if it's not necessary...does anyone have any suggestions to alternatives? (I was leaking on a post and I think someone mention personally going to each table?) My ceremony and reception are at the same location. I'm thinking ceremony at 5pm. Cocktail hour at 6pm. Reception from 7 to midnight. My guest list is roughly 100-115... any suggestions or input for me would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Hollyberry
    VIP October 2016
    Hollyberry ·
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    Didn't read all the pps, so sorry if I chime in with something others said, but I am doing it so that I can say hi to everyone and guarantee we didn't miss anyone! And then not worry about greeting during the party.

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    I think receiving lines are outdated, awkward and appear forced. I don't want to stand in line and say hi and hear you thank me for coming before the next person comes up. I want you to come up to me and chit chat and mean it instead of being forced to say thank you for coming.

    We visited every table with a photographer and took photos with everyone. I love that we have photos with everyone! It was nice to mingle with them instead of have them stand in line to talk to us.

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  • FutureMrs.Dale
    Dedicated October 2017
    FutureMrs.Dale ·
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    Thank you got the ideas. I'll definitely be going from table to table (making sure I eat first lol ) and I love the idea of taking pictures with each table! Awesome!

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