Alternatives to the word 'Reception'?

MrsDorris2be

It's time for me to finalize the invitations and I am having trouble coming up with the wording for the reception. I 'm not having a tradtional wedding reception at all and I want people to know ahead of time not to expect a full meal. I also want to kind of hint  that we will have the blackjack/ casino tables or something to let them know that this is a party and not to expect the norm. But, I don't really want to say 'cocktail party or cocktail reception'. I have been playing around with " Please join us for drinks, games and dancing..." or something to that effect. Any suggestions ladies? My creative jucies are dried up!

MrsDorris2be

By the way, we will have heavy h'dourves (sp) just not a full meal. Thanks Ladies!

tyboyd

Uhh... I'm no help, but your "drinks, games, and dancing" sounds SUPER FUN!!!

MrClintonsFirstLady09

Let me know if these suggestions work for you:

with joyous hearts
we invite you to attend
the wedding of

ME
and
HIM

date, place, time.

food and merriment to follow
reception location
time

OR:

You are invited to a celebration
of the beginning of our new life together
as we are united as husband and wife
on Saturday, the eleventh of September
two thousand and four
at six thirty in the evening
(Address), Los Angeles, California

Food, Drinks and Merriment to immediately follow!

I just thought it would be appropriate since you are having a non traditional reception. It sounds modern but festive.
Hope this was helpful.

MrsDorris2be

Thanks MrClintons1stLady! That helps alot and leads me in the right direction

MAGNUM06

You also might try something along the lines of... "Vegas" Celebration - Immediately Following Ceremony... at So and So Location... something alongs those lines... just to give it a little flair... Expect the Unexpected... so to speak...... Just a thought... I hope it helps......whatever you decide... ENJOY!!! It sounds like its going to be the place to be!!!