Me and my fiance have decided to get married out of country and I was wondering what the best way is for us to go about having a reception when we get back? Is there a certain amount of time you are expected to wait and are gifts out of the question?
2006-11-14 07:51:50 · 5 answers · asked by d☻min☺ 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A few things:
1. Time - you should try to do it within 1-2 months of returning. People want to see the new couple, so the longer you wait, the less exciting that will be.
2. Gifts - Gifts are never required at a wedding, no matter when you do the reception. A wedding invitation should never carry the obligation of a gift. Of course, people will want to bring gifts, and chances are, if you have the reception shortly after you get back, you will get gifts - but is should not in any way be shown that you expect gifts.
2006-11-14 09:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW, I completely disagree with that answer!!!
Having friends and family who have been married out of the country and had a reception when they returned I must say this: The point of the reception is to celebrate the love you two share and the fact that you two exchanged vows. Wether it take place in your back yard, or a hotel ballroom. You have every right to share the happiness of your marriage with your friends and family when you return home. I bet they feel the same way also, they want to share in the celebration!
I would suggest having the reception the first or second weekend after you return. As far as gifts go, that's totally up to you, a lot of people like giving gifts and want to help out a newly married couple. But if you don't need anything skip it, maybe ask guests to donate to your favorite charity instead of bring gifts.
Remember, the reception is a celebration and you are completely entitled to party your little butt off with the ones who care about you two!
2006-11-14 17:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in poor taste to have a reception after getting married and after the honeymoon. It's extremely tacky to expect people that didn't see you get married bring you gifts a week after teh fact.
Couples that opt for a destination weddings instead of traditional ones (smart move) should opt out of a reception back home. This is a HUGE etiquette faux pas as people would label you as greedy. You may have a "house warming" party instead.
It's your desision. Good luck
2006-11-14 16:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should do it the weekend after you get back and gifts should be ok If I was invited to a reception and didn't attend the wedding I would bring a gift....I would let people know now if it is soon so they can plan to be there...
2006-11-14 16:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by parentsofbadmeandt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought reception was the day of the wedding or after.
Well, I wouldn't wait more than a month b'c I think then it starts getting old in people's minds and you should definately keep the gifts idea!!!!!! I mean your still a newly wed a month later and need things you know :)
Good luck tho and have fun with it all
2006-11-14 16:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by precious02k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋