Is it bad etiquette if you miss the church wedding and only make it to the reception?

Answer 1

Yes.
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Answer 2

No, it's not bad etiquette....if you could only make the reception that is better than not going at all....plus the Bride and Groom probably didn't notice because they were in the middle of their wedding ceremony.

Answer 3

Well it isn't the best idea but hey at least you made it to the reception. Apologize if they don't know you aren't going to be able to make it to the wedding. Either at the reception, if you can talk to them alone, or later on. If they know you can't make the cermony then hey they should understand. Personally I see it as going to the reception as a well-wisher, short of you COULD make it to the church and just didn't want to.

Answer 4

No, There are times when people aren't invited to the church, but are to the reception. As long as you take your gift no one is going to think any thing bad about you.

Answer 5

Unless its a small wedding the bride and groom probably will not notice you missing (unless your the maid of honor lol) If you have to miss it try not to make a big deal out of it. I used to have to miss many since I worked, and couldn't get out of it so the evening reception was all I went to.

Answer 6

I don't know, but I've done it before on accident! Oops! Really though, I think if you can't make it to the ceremony but are able to make it to the reception, it shouldn't be a big deal. At least you are there to celebrate with the couple afterwards.

Answer 7

I suppose that protocol would call for attendance at the church ceremony. But no one is taking headcount at the church, and the reception is where you mix with and extend good wishes to all the principal parties.

Answer 8

If you are just trying to avoid it then yeah its a little tacky to go just for the free food.

If you have a conflict that you know about before you accept, I'd suggest trying to reschedule the less important thing. If they are both equally important, I am sure your friend/relative will understand and be glad to see you at one part of their special day.

Answer 9

Kind of, but its worse to just burst in the middle of the ceremony if you are running late.

Answer 10

Yes,