"cocktail reception" with only beer/wine?

nycheryl

Hi, ladies

I posted this on the invites boards, but I figured you may have more experience with this!

I'm trying to decipher the wording of our invites/STDs...  we're having an in-suite reception at MB, but we'll only have beer/wine/champagne.  We'll have apps, too...  Is it inappropriate to say "cocktail reception to follow"?  I don't want people assuming there is a formal dinner, but also don't want to say "cocktails" when there will not be hard liquor.


I'm freaking out about all sorts of wording... since we're fitting 80% of the bill ourselves, my Dad passed away two years ago, etc!  So difficult

ebonyivory10

How about saying something like please join us for drinks and appetizers following the ceremony, or join us for light refeshments?  I could see someone assuming cocktail hour would include mixed drinks.

mloeks

I did "cocktails  and cake reception." We had no issues with that wording from anyone. Do informally remind people that you'll  be having food. Especiallyif you  have masterpiece cuisine, there will beplenty, I am sure.  We had lots of leftovers, it was a shame to throw it away.

aegrish

I like cocktail reception to follow.