Table-less wedding

Maybe you could go out for an after party and invite your party guests to that but ive never been to a wedding like that. Your idea could be fun

One thing that sticks out for a table-less wedding is if you have elderly or disabled guests. My cousin's wedding had no place to sit during cocktail hour so my grandmother and uncle ended up going to the lobby alone. This made me really aware when we started looking at venues.

I've never heard of a two part reception. However, FH and I did attend a tableless reception and it was not something we would want. The couple did not have enough tables so most of the guests had to hold their plate and drink and try to eat. Also, Allyson's comment was evident at this reception. However, the guests at the reception took chairs from the lobby so they could have a seat.

Just me (and I'm 30) but in between my favorite songs I'd be looking for a place to sit down and chat. I love to dance but I don't think I'd enjoy a table-less reception.

Ours is a table less reception since it is more of a cocktail party feeling but we are having lounge furniture and putting bar stools at the high top tables. We are expecting about 60 guests and there are seats for about 45 guests since no one will be sitting the entire time. I would suggest having some sort of seating area since some of the guests will want to sit at some part of the night.

I've never been to or heard of the 2-part reception.

We have done many weddings that are two part.Most common are the cockatil / appietzer hour or two. Only high top tables, & our servers hand pass apps while our DJ plays classy pop standard music. Very nice.

The receptions are usually more of a club feel, with our lighting effects and dance floor totems, we also light up the bar areas, usually two, and again using the high tops, and lounge furntiure. It's a refreshing change from the standard receptions. Although some food is still offered, as it's a good idea where alcohol is concerned. Usually set on a buffet for guests to grab at their liesure. This also save a budget conscience bride on catering.

My former boss did a 2 stage reception. she invited certain people to the ceremony and the sit down dinner, but then invited EVERYONE to come after a certain time to have cake, dance and party until the wee hours.

far as I know there were no major objections. when some of the other employees (mostly guys) heard I was invited to the ceremony and dinner, they responded with 'hey! how come YOU get to go to that part!?'

'because I'm Special!'

but that was just them being guys. in the end they didn't really care that much anyway and it was a great party. even the old people kicked it until the wee hours

This style of reception used to be popular in my area 10-20 years ago but not anymore. I know my family used to complain about them. We have some guests in our family who really need to sit. They would get up and go to bathroom/grab food and find someone else took the seat they were in since seating was extremely limited. Plus women will want to rest their feet a bit from wearing high heels.

I highly suggest having seating for 100% of guests so people have a place to put their stuff and don't have to play musical chairs or hog seats because they are afraid they will get taken if they get up. It doesn't have to be formal table and chairs but lounge seating or high chairs from the high top tables.

2 part receptions are considered really rude here. If someone is invited they are invited to the whole thing. We don't treat our guests differently.

I like to be able to return to a seat. The ones I've been to have three or four tables with traditional seating, but those are immediately claimed by the senior citizens (which I understand). High top tables are okay, I guess, but they're not conducive to lengthy conversations. I noticed lots of people gathering in the lobby and sitting on furniture to socialize.

It's a type of reception style. It's your choice, just be sure to have seating available for the older folks.

I would be afraid to get up and dance cause I would know when I was tired and wanted to sit back down my sit would be gone. I would find myself just sitting there all night...LOL

I would at least like a seat personally. I can't stand long due to issue with my back. And really wouldn't enjoy standing at a table to eat. It's your choice but I would at least consider those who might prefer to sit down.