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Wording Invitations to Invite to second wedding but not reception

Veronica1976
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Wording Invitations to Invite to second wedding but not reception

I need some help. This is a second wedding for my Fiance and I, and we've decided we want to let whoever wants to come to the wedding to do so, but just have a small intimate family dinner reception. How do I word that in invitations? Can I do an invitation without a reception card for those who I would just like to invite to the wedding only?

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Re: [Veronica1976] Invite to second wedding but not reception [In reply to]

Dear Veronica,

This is the only time it is appropriate to invite guests to the wedding and not the reception--when the reception is a SMALL family dinner. Just send wedding invitations and not mention a reception.

Hopefully your wedding will be either a small informal wedding or an open church wedding. If not, your guests may feel as if they are being excluded from a reception that is being hosted.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Consultant
Etiquette Now
http://www.etiquettenow.com

(This post was edited by the_admin on Dec 5, 2009, 6:49 PM)