Low key way to enter the reception

JZreader

Suggestions please!

My FI and I are discussing different ways to enter the reception.
He wants the announcement made by the DJ or MC, set to music and the bridal party walks in while being introduced, then the B&G follow.

I'm hoping for a bit more relaxed approach. We enter the hall with our guests. Once everyone is seated, the MC says something along the lines of "of course you know the Bride and Groom, let me take a moment to introduce the wedding party..."

Any other ways to do this?

Help!
16 days to go!!!

aegrish

The DJ should still introduce you as the new Mr. & Mrs ____ and allow time for your guests to cheer, clap, etc.  Even if you are already in the room, starting off the reception with the couple being introduced with their name seems like it would be low key, but not awkward.

sklink0486

I agree with PP. You don't want something so low key the guests forget why they are celebrating in the first place!

J&K10910

Seriously?!  It's NOT a requirement to make a big entrance and have everyone cheer like it's a sporting event.  If they're not comfortable with that, it's ridiculous to suggest that they NEED to do that.  I PROMISE no one will forget why they're there celebrating just because they didn't run in like a football team at the Superbowl.  FFS.

OP, if you and your FI want a low key introduction, that's fine.  Especially if you're seated at a head table, or what not, people will notice you, they know who you are, etc.  Go with whatever feels most comfortable to both of you.

katiedidthat

We're only doing a simple "I would like to announce Mr and Mrs Jones" and then going straight into our first dance.  FMIL had a big hissy fit when I said we weren't announcing the full wedding party, parents, and doing the whole shebang with music.  I wanted to point out to her that no one cares who your bridal party is, everyone can figure out who the parents are, and if they don't know who the bride and groom are-- they probably shouldn't be at the wedding, but FI told me I had to play nice. 

aegrish

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_low-key-way-enter-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:5Discussion:9a2b835a-b28f-4165-be3e-4e8179aa9736Post:48cc4a78-2a0d-4485-b7e4-778220d6a652">Re: Low key way to enter the reception</a>:
[QUOTE]Seriously?! <strong> It's NOT a requirement to make a big entrance</strong> and have everyone cheer like it's a sporting event.  If they're not comfortable with that, it's ridiculous to suggest that they NEED to do that.  I PROMISE no one will forget why they're there celebrating just because they didn't run in like a football team at the Superbowl.  FFS. OP, if you and your FI want a low key introduction, that's fine.  Especially if you're seated at a head table, or what not, people will notice you, they know who you are, etc.  Go with whatever feels most comfortable to both of you.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

No PP said anything about a big enterance being required.  Announcing their names at some point, probably a good idea.  Whether they enter alone or with everyone else.  Even the OP says she'd like their names announced, or at least indicates that.

Milsey32

If you would prefer to walk in with your guests, does that mean you're not taking photos or going anywhere after the ceremony and heading straight to the reception? And is the reception at the same venue? As a guest, I would love to see the B&G enter the reception but if you want to enter with guests I'm afraid some people may drive slower than you, get lost, or stuck at a light and come after you've already entered and even though you want something low-key they could feel like they missed out on something important... It doesn't have to be crazy/exciting/long - I just agree with PP with the DJ or MC stating Mr.&Mrs_______ 

Blueyed228

H's cousin had done pictures before the ceremony and got  married outside.  They joined us for the cocktail hour.  It was nice to mingle with them.

They did however get announced into the reception.  Maybe you could just come in and your "introduction" could be your first dance.  Maybe have the DJ say something like "Please welcome to the dance floor, for the first time, the new Mr. and Mrs Smith".

Milsey32

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_low-key-way-enter-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:9a2b835a-b28f-4165-be3e-4e8179aa9736Post:dbb9da6c-2eee-4f6a-8767-80abea38efbc">Re: Low key way to enter the reception</a>:
[QUOTE]H's cousin had done pictures before the ceremony and got  married outside.  They joined us for the cocktail hour.  It was nice to mingle with them. They did however get announced into the reception.  Maybe you could just come in and your "introduction" could be your first dance.  <strong>Maybe have the DJ say something like "Please welcome to the dance floor, for the first time, the new Mr. and Mrs Smith".</strong>
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

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mbcdefg

We just walked into the reception room with the last of our guests (cocktail hour was in a separate area) and went to our seats. The DJ welcomed everyone to the reception and started playing our first dance song and asked us to take the floor ... then about a minute or two into that he asked all of our guests to join us, as we'd requested.

I danced with my dad after that (MIL is deceased so no Mother-Son dance), we went back to our seats, our priest gave a blessing and then the waiters brought out salads for everyone.

rasp.berry

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to approach this if you're not having any dancing at all at the wedding - no first dance, etc. It's something I never even thought about doing until I saw this message.

We're having our ceremony and reception on the same grounds (different buildings) and will be having a morning ceremony, cocktail hour while we get some photos together, and a lunch reception. Are we supposed to be "introduced" in that situation? We weren't even really planning on having speeches or anything of the like... just a nice meal and mingling with our 85 closest friends and family. We haven't talked to family about that yet, so if it's important to someone and they want to do it, we may consider it. Oh, and we're not having a DJ, we're thinking of other arrangements because its not really our thing. it's going to be an elegant affair, it's just that we're not keen on some of the more customary things you see at the typical wedding these days. Should we be introduced, or should we just come in and start to mingle before sitting down for our meal?

JZreader

Thanks everyone for your replies. I really appreciate them and they give me lots to think about and bring up with FI.

To answer some questions: we have nearly 3 hours between the ceremony end time and the cocktail hour to take pictures, so we plan on being at the cocktail mingling with our guests and we're not too worried about stragglers.

There is a head table (sort of, its round, but its set in front of everyone at the head of the room) and I'm wearing the big white dress... so once in the reception, they will definitely know its us.

Using our entrance as an intro to our first dance is a good idea. I'd be interested in other non-dance suggestions too!

Thanks again. 15 days to go and super excited!!!