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MrsS2013
Expert October 2013

"Reception" After The Fact

MrsS2013, on July 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

So my mom has asked me if we are going to do a small reception like party after our wedding. Its a DW in Vegas, that not everyone can come to. I think its a great idea, FMIL and my dad can't travel so this would be an opportune time to celebrate with us.

We'd hold it in our apartment complex's party room, and mom has already said she'd pay for the food. Music would be off a computer or Ipod, we'd do cupcakes for dessert, and have beer, wine, soda, water. No decorations or dancing, and certainly no gifts.

My question is, i know I'll invite those from our city who are coming to Vegas, but what about co-workers that I get along with well? I don't want to invite everyone, since that would add 40 to the list and we'd like to keep this small due to budget and room. FH may be changing jobs so he may want to invite a friend or two from there, but how do I invite people without offending others?

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Latest activity by MrsS2013, on July 29, 2013 at 1:37 PM
  • Mrs. M
    Super August 2013
    Mrs. M ·
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    Sounds like a good time to me. I'm getting married next week in Las Vegas. AH Smiley smile

    But mom thought a reception like a celebration of the nuptials would be nice but I just don't want it.

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  • Soonyee
    VIP June 2013
    Soonyee ·
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    It's up to you really, just have the people you really care to celebrate your marriage with there. I think a reception at home after a DW is a really great idea because there are a lot of people who would love to help you celebrate even though they cant make it to Vegas. If you and your co-workers are close enough to you and their presence would mean a lot to you then I say invite them. I would suggest sending invites to their home addresses so it's not like a big "I got invited" and "I didn't.." kind of situation.

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  • L
    Super December 2014
    Loren A futr J ·
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    Im only inviting one co worker to my wedding and i just asked her not to say anything to anyone. I like my co workers but she sits next to me and were closer. Its tough to handle invites

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  • MrsS2013
    Expert October 2013
    MrsS2013 ·
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    Congrats SoontobeMrsB!!! Hopefully the heat out there won't spoil any fun....I know I'm looking forward to going. Can't wait to see your pictures!

    There are 3 people in the office that I consider friends that I'd like to see there. There are actually a couple more but they are road techs and live an hour or more away from us so not sure they'd come or not. I guess I could ask them and see, I know they won't talk to anyone else about it.

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