Receiving line

Re: Receiving line

• LDubHawksFan member

  

  September 2012

  I don't like having the WP in the line because chances are they won't know many people and it's awkward to have to shake hands with a bunch of strangers.  I'm not sure about the parents.  I'm inclined to say have the SO with the parents, but then again, I'm a fan of just the the B&G because as a guest, most of the time I don't know all of the parents.

  
  

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• cbear215 member

  

  September 2012

  I agree with PP.  We aren't doing a receiving line, but as a guest, I would prefer just to congraluate the bride and groom and avoid the awkwardness of greeting people I don't know.

  

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• lyradimer member

  

  September 2012

  We are just having us. My parents won't know 90% of the guests, and his parents are very chatty and would slow things way down. As a guest, I like to get through those lines quickly.

  

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• ericaandtom2012 member

  

  September 2012

  I don't think the WP goes in the receiving line.  The receiving line is for the hosts to thank the guests for coming.  I'm not sure what the rules are for SO's, but I'm pretty sure you need to include your FFIL's wife.  It might be easier to just have you and your FI be the receiving line and have the other hosts give a short thanks for coming toast.  8 people in a receiving line is a lot, especially for guests that only know 2 of the people in the line.

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• RockstarWifey0912

  

  September 2012

  I am hoping to not have one, but if we do, it'll be us, his sister bm, my sister moh2, and that's it.

  
  
  
  Mom to D.A (11.09) and 3 beautiful angels (06.08, 03.11, 07.12)

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• achiduck member

  

  September 2012

  Thanks for your suggestions ladies!

  
  

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• mmmendi

  

  September 2012

  It will just be FI and I, probably as they go through for cake.

  ~~Mendi~~ ...Everyone has their price; mine's chocolate

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• catwine member

  

  September 2012

  we are doing a receiving line at the church after the eremony and it will just be my husband and i.  i HATE going through recieving lines where the WP is there...its just awkward.  i also don't like the parents being there.  people say "congratulations" to them, but i feel like that should just be said to the B&G.

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• CFM102012 member

  

  September 2012

  Fi and I are going to dismiss the pews and I think my parents hosts and probably his mom will greet guests as they head out to wait for our exit. It will also guide them to where they're supposed to go since my church's porch has a side set of stairs but I want to exit by the street.

  

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