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Beginner October 2018 Ontario

Reception Greeting/Entrance

Kait, on September 23, 2018 at 11:57 Posted in Wedding reception 0 7

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Here's my situation ceremony on a Thursday reception on the sat. Because of this we (myself/husband and our 2 & 12 yr old) will be there before guests. We seriously we're just going to sit in the hall and wait for people to arrive because someone needs to greet them right? but I do acknowledge that's a bit awkward. I am so not into receiving lines, and I think a big entrance is tacky. lol I literally don't know what to do. Help?

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Latest activity by Melissa, on September 26, 2018 at 15:41

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Melissa · On September 26, 2018 at 15:41
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I feel like a receiving line or some form of greeting is necessary. It doesn’t have to be you or a long receiving line of parents, bridal party, etc. But I agree with others there should be some form of greeting. My husband and I did a receiving line, just us two, followed by a grand entrance lol. It went by really quickly and I’m glad I did it because the night passed so quickly that I didn’t get to socialize as much as I wanted!
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Kelly · On September 26, 2018 at 13:50
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My cousins greeted all their guests outside as they arrived. They did a small ceremony with just immediate family, and then a later reception with friends and family.
It was great! They looked like they were having the best time welcoming everyone! and it wasn't awkward like a receiving line because it wasn't a hoard of people in line waiting to get in.
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Bianca · On September 26, 2018 at 13:43
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My cousin had her reception months after the ceremony and was just hanging out in the hall when we got there. It wasn’t weird! It was nice, tasteful, and casual.
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Kait · On September 24, 2018 at 10:45
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Thank you for the input!
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Tori · On September 24, 2018 at 10:10
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100% agree with all that Lucy has to say.
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Lucy · On September 23, 2018 at 13:56
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I think you should do whatever works best for you, but some things to consider:
1. Somebody should be there to greet your guests. Either you guys or a family member, someone should act as a host when people arrive.
2. You can still get a grand entrance even if you're already there. Greet your guests, duck outside for a few minutes and then have someone announce you. Voila...come back in to fanfare.
3. It may be a little weird to people that you guys aren't there to greet them. After all, with a same day ceremony/reception the grand entrance might be held up because of photos or a million other wedding day things, but having it on a different day none of these things should really affect your arrival.
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Vinod · On September 23, 2018 at 12:45
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You don't need to be there to greet your guests when they arrive. Family can be there to do so as we do indian weddings while the couple waits for thier entrance. Most weddings from my family side haven't had anyone greet guests, just seat themselves and enjoy the evening. The family themselves were getting ready and for the entrance.

Don't feel to be there for the time frame to see your guests coming in. Make your entrance and enjoy the evening with all your friends and family surrounding you.
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