Guests Coming to Ceremony but Not Reception

I think it’s acceptable to have only half invited to the reception. The reception is probably a dinner?
You should give them treats at the ceremony and make it a mini celebration too! There’s lots of ways to make this possible without making it insulting. Emphasize that it’s just dinner for pretty much the wedding party and family because to be fair 50 people is hardly anyone. People will understand ❤️ Corona sucks

I agree with Arexy, I don’t think you should invite people to the reception and not the ceremony. I would just have a ceremony and reception with the 50-60 people. People will understand your smaller guest list due to COVID

I personally don’t think you should invite anyone to the ceremony who isn’t invited to the reception. People will feel obligated to bring a gift, and that’s not fair to them.

View quoted message Ah sorry, for some reason I thought you were getting married in the next few weeks. My bad.


If things go into Stage 3 by your date, are there outside options for 100 people or is your venue only indoors for dining?
If 50 is the absolute max that's allowed, I would still only invite 50 and depending on who declines, add people from the next 50 as you get answers.

View quoted message Thanks for your opinion! I definitely see what you’re saying! Our wedding isn’t until the spring so they wouldn’t be in the cold! But where I am it doesn’t look like Covid restrictions will lessen anytime soon!

I don't know what your relationship with some of these guests are but I would personally not invite them. Depending on where they come from, going all that way to be outside in the cold for an hour and you can't even offer them a refreshment or a bite seems cruel. And even though the numbers allow it, some people may not feel comfortable and you're probably giving people a way out without pressure. But that's just my opinion.