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help with low key reception ideas

MelodyJPollioMelodyJPollio
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My fiance and I are planning on having around 75-100 people. We had an idea to have a day time reception and have just appetizers and cocktails on the beach maybe from say 1-4pm. We would not have a dj or dancing. We would like the reception to be very low key, just a little party to celebrate our marriage. The actual wedding ceremony is going to take place at a different location on a different day.
I am worried people attending the reception will think its semi cheap or rude that we would not have dinner for everyone.
Any comments/suggestions/tips on this idea would be so wonderful!
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  • Sue-n-KevinSue-n-Kevin member
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    I wouldn't worry. Generally the people invited to the ceremony are then invited to the reception following afterward. Is there a reason you are separating the two?

    Regardless, the time you have selected is a "non meal time". Your ideas are fine. Even though you want just cocktails and appetizers, you will want to provide people with some tables (high or low) and seating for them to relax, and sit if they need to. Other than that, I see no problems with what you are planning.

    Enjoy!
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  • PeavyPeavy member
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    I think you'd be better off with 2-5P for this type of reception.  To me, 1P is still lunchtime, and you have to take into account that people need to get ready and drive to the reception, so they likely are not having lunch.
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  • HeatherR45HeatherR45 member
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    Are you not having a meal to try to do it cheaper? I've seen many menus where doing an appetizers only reception isn't any cheaper than actually doing a dinner. I agree that 2pm would be a more appropriate time so that way people will eat lunch beforehand. I would try to make it clear on the invitation that it is appetizers and drinks only that way people aren't actually expecting a meal.
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  • mavargomavargo member
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    And call it a celebration rather than a receptioin. less formal.
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  • MelodyJPollioMelodyJPollio
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    great ideas! Thank you all
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  • Amykat321Amykat321
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    I am having a small wedding too. I have an odd gap between ceremony and reception 3hours). Only one person complained but whatever. So I wouldn't worry. I was trying to stay on a budget too and didn't want anything 'over the top' I was looking for something 'different' for a cardbox. I hated the idea of spending a ton if money on something to put cards in and never use again. I found this:http://etsy.me/At6n4y Which is pretty cool. It's a card box made from photo frames. I like it bc the shop owner helped me find fabric to match my colors. It's well made and something I can use forever and display in my house as a centerpiece! Thought it was a good idea and thought I'd share!! I also am going to take a picture of us and have it made into a puzzle. Guests will write their name on the back. After the wedding I will put it together and use puzzle glue, frame it and hang it up. It will be my 'guest book.'
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