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Curious June 2020 British Columbia

Help with what to say and wording on wedding Invite

Beah, on January 2, 2020 at 19:09 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 8
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Okay so here is our plan for our wedding day and I need help on how to phrase it on the invitation so our guests understand our wishes. We would like to have an early wedding around noon we aren’t social people so it is going to be a short and small ceremony and we don’t want a reception to follow we were thinking of just having some snacky foods and cupcakes with some non alcoholic beverages available so people can visit for a little afterwards. I just don’t really know how to say that that’s all that’s going on we don’t want a big long wedding day but I assume that most people would think it’s a party afterwards. We don’t drink a lot and some of my family aren’t drinkers either. And we would like to get some photos done as well because I think people usually get there photos done between the ceremony and reception but since we won’t we would just do them after everyone leaves? But do I just get the photographer to hang around until everyone’s gone or do I actually put an end time? I just don’t know anything i haven’t been to many weddings and definitely not many recently. Any help is appreciated. Thank you

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Latest activity by Vinod, on January 3, 2020 at 22:40
  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    Given the guest list is big and you want to organize the pictures to get them done knowing it would be after the wedding, create a list of whom you want in groups and how you wish to get them done too. This was done by my cousin and myself to know how long to expect pictures to take and move on to the next.

    As for snacks/refreshments: Cocktail reception is simply smaller food choices that can be served to let guests eat lighter.

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  • Ashley
    VIP August 2020 Ontario
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    Agree with the other girls a tea or light refreshments/desserts would be best so people know to eat beforehand. i wouldnt put an end time i think people will trickle out on their own or want some photos with you guys

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    I agree with saying "Light refreshments to follow" or "Tea time @____" would work best. And since it will be such a short ceremony I would for sure move it down just a bit so that people could possibly go to lunch before attending your wedding.

    I also highly recommend the first look pictures so that you can get all the wedding party and immediate family pictures out of the way!

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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    If you have a photographer in mind I would ask them what time is best for the lighting. They'll know what will make you look the best in a morning/ early afternoon setting.
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    Curious June 2020 British Columbia
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    This is true I just thought if it was earlier people would assume it’s not a party afterwards the later I’m the day the more likely people will already be drinking and ready to party haha
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    Curious June 2020 British Columbia
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    I was thinking of doing photos before as well then it takes the stress of trying to figure that out, but then I should probably move the wedding a little later so we aren’t rushing around. Morning photos would probably be really nice actually.
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    Expert September 2019 Ontario
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    I think it will be easier to modify expectations if you move the wedding away from a meal time. If you had your ceremony at perhaps 2pm you could put at the bottom of the invitation "light refreshments to follow".
    I think if you keep the ceremony time at noon you are obligated as a host to provide a full meal.
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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    I think if you call it a "tea" or "light refreshments" to follow the wedding ceremony it might get the point accross. You can have cake, tea & coffee, punch, maybe little finger sandwiches.


    If you aren't stuck on the first look being down the aisle you can do photos before the ceremony, and then a few candid shots during the reception afterwards.
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