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Reception Detail on Invitation?

jennnejjennnej member
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in Wedding Invitations & Paper
My ceremony and reception will be held at the same place, with the ceremony outside and reception held inside. I know this means I will not need a reception card (for pocketfold invitation) and all I write is "Reception to Follow" at the end of the invitation.
So how do I let guest know the times for cocktail hour and dinner time (the detail timeline of reception)?
Also, what's the difference between "Reception to Follow" and "Reception to Follow Immediately"?

There's so many "rules" about wedding, anyone got a good website/book suggestion?

Thanks!!
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Re: Reception Detail on Invitation?

  • LeiselEBLeiselEB member
    2500 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Love Its
    Does the cocktail hour start immediately following the ceremony? If so, use "Reception to immediately follow" or just "reception to follow". There's really not all that much of a difference, because if the reception/cocktail hour didn't start right after the ceremony, you'd need a separate card anyway listing the start time. 

    There really shouldn't be a gap between ceremony and reception since your venue is the same. 

    You don't need to provide a detailed timeline of the reception in your invitations. 
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  • aragx6aragx6 member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    I almost considered using "Reception to immediately follow" simply because the Catholic gap is so common in my area, but decided it wasn't necessary. I would just go with "Reception to Follow" at the bottom and be done with it. Your guests don't need a detailed timeline.
    Lizzie
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  • ElisabethJoanneElisabethJoanne member
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    Your guests don't need a timeline. I've never seen one on a wedding invitation.

    Depending on your attitude and your guests, I'd be very against a timeline in the invitations. Some of my friends would take that as an excuse to just attend the reception. I consider the ceremony the actually important part and would be offended by this. [Catholic gaps and travel issues are a separate matter. I'm thinking of people who just want to go to parties, because ceremonies are boring.]
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  • LeiselEBLeiselEB member
    2500 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Love Its
    Also, I've found Emily Post books to be helpful - though common sense is usually the best guide :)
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