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Old 01-02-2006, 11:35 PM
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FH has now decided that he wants a small church wedding. I was just wondering that If we had a small church wedding with only Family and close friends, if it would be ok to invite everyone else to just the reception. I think it would be ok, so does my mom and FMIL. FH is the one that is iffy. So if you can clarify whether it is appropiate to do so, I would appreciate it.
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Old 01-03-2006, 12:06 AM
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I think that is absolutely fine. People will understand if the ceremony is a small, private affair.

I don't think it would be ok to have the situation reversed; invite a ton of people to the wedding and only a small amount to the reception. But if you want to feed and celebrate with extra people at the reception, that is fine!
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Old 01-03-2006, 12:08 AM
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Maroki is correct, if it were the other way around, that would be considered bad etiquette.
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Old 01-03-2006, 12:11 AM
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I went to just a reception once. I actually liked it better. I'm not big on ceremonies.
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Old 01-03-2006, 01:18 AM
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I'm may be cheating by voting because that's how it always is over here but I voted for absoloutley!(I normally type totally coz I can't spell the A word )

We have the wedding service followed by a reception with a proper meal for immediate family and occasionally a few close friends. This bit has the speaches and the cake cutting.
It's then followed by an evening reception with entertainment and a buffet for everyone else; work friends, distant cousins, less-close friends.


I think it'll be totally fine, do you think your FH will come around to the idea? I can't see any problem with it but then I don't really know it any other way... I personally love seeing the service, I want to see the bride and groom look into each others eyes and say their vows... I'm away for a wee cry to myself now... :sniff::sniff::sniff:
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Old 01-03-2006, 02:02 AM
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He agreed to it. Now to refigure guest list again!!!
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Old 01-03-2006, 02:23 AM
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Deputy, that's what we are doing too. The ceremony venue only allows 60 guests, so more are being invited to the reception afterwards. I think it will work out just fine, although it's been kinda tough to narrow down the guest list at times. But I think we're getting there!
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Old 01-03-2006, 02:26 AM
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The thing that is getting me right now is that I have around 1 month to get the invites ready to send out. so i have a month to get the guest list ready. what a headache!!
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Old 01-03-2006, 02:28 AM
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As others have stated, it is okay to invite to reception and not wedding, but not the other way around.
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Old 01-03-2006, 01:42 PM
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yes that is what we are doing as the wedding is the personal bit and the rest of the people you know will just be happy to say well done and have a nice life sort of thing go for it
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