Reception Wording

snoopymeg

Hey there fellow brides, I have a question about wording for my reception! Our ceremony will be held at a church and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following (there will be a 15 min drive from church to reception site) will be our reception. We are thinking with commute from church to reception site, the reception will start @ 8:30. I am not serving dinner because I believe it is TOO late. Instead we will be serving passed hors d'oeuvres and beer, wine and cocktails. How should I word this on the reception card? I know ppl will not expect dinner, I am thinking of saying "Cocktail Reception to Follow". I think that ppl will get the idea that we will have some food......opinions!

cherylatlanta

I used Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres Reception immediately following.  BTW, the hors d'oeuvres were PLENTY!!  We didn't get to the reception until about 8:15, although some hors d'oeuvres got passed before we (couple) actually got there to give people munchies!  We got married on a Friday, so this was a little more essential

Cheryl

em01092

Some people might actually expect enough food to make a meal off of. I eat dinner at 6, and if most of your friends and family do too, then you should be fine. But some people eat as late as 8 or 9. I think the wording you chose should be a good indicator though, and have your family and WP spread the word in casual conversation that guests might want to eat something before coming or en route to the wedding. 

annetastic071710

I too would expect dinner at an evening wedding. However, if you word it correctly no one will be let down. I like "cocktails, hors d'oeuvrves, and dancing immediately following at reception venue." Is there dancing? I like when that is included, it makes it sound like more fun!