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Devoted November 2019 Quebec

Invitation wording

Rebecca, on July 10, 2019 at 17:34 Posted in Before the wedding 0 11
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So we are ordering our invitations at some point this week or next and I need suggestions or help with wording. My FH and I are eloping in the morning just me him and our witnesses, after we are having a reception. My mom keeps saying its not a reception its a "happily ever after party". Which is driving me crazy because I am spending the same amount on this reception as I would on a "real wedding" (in case you can not tell she's still a little bitter about the eloping lol). I do want to inform people that there is no ceremony but that it is a wedding reception and not a casual celebration.

Any Ideas?

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Latest activity by Vinod, on July 13, 2019 at 08:43
  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
    Vinod ·
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    Photographers offer a same day edit so you can have the pictures ready within a time frame to show in the evening to your guests. I know this has been done as some of my cousins photographers did it onsite for them.

    Inquire with your photographer about it.

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  • R
    Devoted November 2019 Quebec
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    I love the slideshow idea and I am hiring someone to film the elopement but its the same day as the reception so the slideshow idea wont really work.

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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    A simple Reception Invitation is really needed to let your guests know where and when. A smaller card can be added to let them know you have eloped in the area of your choice.

    A slide show of the pictures would be nice to see when they enter to sit in the chairs or get drinks at the bar at the venue.

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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    Makes sense! She probably thinks if she bugs you enough about it, you'll cave and have a "regular" ceremony.

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  • R
    Devoted November 2019 Quebec
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    Yeah I really like the wording on that one.

    I know it's a real wedding I think my moms just being bitter and getting into my head because she upset (understandably).

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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    This is exactly what I would say! It doesn't matter if you elope or not, a reception is still a reception! Btw, your wedding is totally a "real" wedding Smiley tongue since you are getting married lol

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    That's when the phrase

    "Jane and John will be married in a small ceremony on November 9th 2019

    "Please join us in celebration at our wedding reception following the ceremony at 7:00PM..."

    Consider your elopement to just be a small ceremony, especially if it's on the same day as your reception.

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  • Lisa
    Expert August 2019 Alberta
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    You can also state that you are having a private and personal ceremony in the morning so that they know not to expect one but are aware it took place that day?

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  • Bianca
    Master August 2019 Ontario
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    Like Casey, I am also not the best with wording, BUT, I looked on Pinterest and found you all of these. I hope it helps, some of them look pretty good!



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  • K
    Expert September 2018 British Columbia
    Kim ·
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    Why not something along the lines of "Join us for the Reception as we celebrate the Marriage of [name] and [name]"?

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  • Casey
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    I am not the best with the wording! Have you checked out Pinterest? There are normally tons of options for invites!
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