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grizzly04
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Invite wording for light meal?
After taking a break from wedding planning my head has finally cleared. Talked with the family except for the FML and it was all agreed that a light reception of sandwiches, salads, and other appropriate items would be best for the type of reception we are planning. I finally realized that if she say it to my face in front of the whole family about having a hot meal, and agrees with everyone about the light meal, and then turns around and facebook message me about a hot meal...ya you get the picture.
Anyway, we have also decided on other things. We will be getting married in a church that is seven miles away and having the reception at the farm/barn. The wedding is still at two.
First question is how should a word the invitations for the reception? Should I just put reception and dance or what are the other best options. Our guests will be having a full dinner plate of food, but it just wont be a "course" meal. On that note too here in Iowa it can be 40 and chilly or it can be 80 or even 90 and humid, so a light meal and offering warm drinks if the weather permits will be best.
Second question is how are most of you receiving RSVPs? I'm thinking about putting an email address for people who I know email, and put stamps on for people who I know will more than likely send via email.
Third questions is directions. The reception is about an hour away from everyone, and the reception starts at two, should I block rooms? I already have, but I'm not sure. As well, should I place the directions from the ceremony to the reception or should I just have the directions available at the ceremony. I'm thinking about using post cards for hotels and directions with the invites.
Any advice would be great.
Anyway, we have also decided on other things. We will be getting married in a church that is seven miles away and having the reception at the farm/barn. The wedding is still at two.
First question is how should a word the invitations for the reception? Should I just put reception and dance or what are the other best options. Our guests will be having a full dinner plate of food, but it just wont be a "course" meal. On that note too here in Iowa it can be 40 and chilly or it can be 80 or even 90 and humid, so a light meal and offering warm drinks if the weather permits will be best.
Second question is how are most of you receiving RSVPs? I'm thinking about putting an email address for people who I know email, and put stamps on for people who I know will more than likely send via email.
Third questions is directions. The reception is about an hour away from everyone, and the reception starts at two, should I block rooms? I already have, but I'm not sure. As well, should I place the directions from the ceremony to the reception or should I just have the directions available at the ceremony. I'm thinking about using post cards for hotels and directions with the invites.
Any advice would be great.
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Re: Invite wording for light meal?
[QUOTE]Will you have enough food to make a lunch (as in enough lunch to feed hungry Iowa farm boys, who by the way sound delicious )? If so, I'd say "Light lunch to follow" so people know exactly what to expect. I think stamped RSVPs are better. Yes to blocking rooms, unless it will cost you. Call around for hotels, should be possible to find one where it won't cost anything to reserve a block. Yes to directions in invites and at the ceremony. I would have every intention of remembering to bring the directions, and then I'd forget them anyway. H would be annoyed at me for forgetting them, and then I could redeem myself by finding directions at the church.
Posted by Liatris2010[/QUOTE]
LOL, Well I'm marrying into a farming family! We are going to make a mess of salads for everyone to have/try and sandwiches of course. The left over food we are planning on giving it to people who are in need.
The thing is we are offering a huge amount of salads and almost like a build your own sandwich. We are also doing fruits, vegetables, and a lettuce salad "bar". I was talking to some people today at work and they said just put reception down because anyone with a noggin and knows us will know that we are having a easy going reception. I like the light lunch idea as well though.
It's going to be super easy going with just plastic table covers and simple decor. My house is spotless and organized to the T, but with other things I'm about as easy going as can be. You should see the place where we eat fried chicken at the town where the family farm is near. If that was near a big city the place would be shut down!