Getting married June 23rd. Added note on invitation saying reception immediatly following ceremony, but now I'm thinking I should say something along the lines of "this will be an outdoor ceremony and reception" so that people know what to expect (sun, wind, bugs, etc. )
2007-02-12 08:06:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Perhaps the enclosure should read "Outdoor reception immediately following ceremony" and have on hand sample size tubes of bug repellent, sunscreen, inexpensive straw or cotton hats, and shade umbrellas. These can be favors that the guests use at the reception.
It is always best though to advise the guests when there might be extreme conditions.(heat, cold, beach winds etc)
Hope this helps.
2007-02-12 08:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by wedding planner tx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm certain there is a line about location, add that information there. If it's at a park, they will get the idea, but if it's in your mom's backyard, you should give the address and then put something like "backyard" or "outdoor" in parenthesis. I agree that they deserve to know, I went to a wedding last summer (August no less) and though I knew the ceremony was overlooking a hillside, I had NO IDEA the reception was as well! And they had a chocolate fountain and a HORSE drawn carriage! Talk about flies! I barely touched any of the food, and I was miserable to say the least! Anyway, definitely tell your guests what to expect. Good luck.
2007-02-12 08:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister had an out door wedding and reception. The invitation was worded with, "In the garden at address, city, state". This way guests knew it would be outdoors without having to say so anywhere else on the invitation.
Other wording could include: By the lake, On the lawn, Under the gazabo, On the beach, etc. This lets guests know what type of outdoor area they'll be in.
Be sure to provide shade or shelter for your guests. Many elderly guests or those with medical conditions can't be in the sun or heat for long peroids of time. Bug spray, sun screen, paper fans (available at www.orentialtradingco.com for resaonable prices), unbrellas (to protect them from the sun) and cold botteled water are all nice aminites to offer your guests and will help keep them comfortable.
2007-02-12 19:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by Just Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rsvp'd people and after I receive the rsvp's back I am sending out a thank you letter enclosed in the letter will be the info on where the ceremony/reception will be. I will be letting them know then that it will be an outdoor ceremony/reception. Im just saying "we want you all to dress for comfort please remember this is an outdoor ceremony/reception."
2007-02-12 08:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it pretty much the way you would word the invitiation if it was at a regular venue except for add a line saying That it's at your home. Make sure to always spell out any numbers (with the exception of the address so November 9, 2006 would be The ninth day of November two thousand and six. Here is some sample wording: And two shall become one... Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Janelle Doe to Bob Smith as they begin their new life together and exchange vows on Saturday, the sixth of November two thousand and six at four-thirty in the afternoon At the Doe Residence St. Lawrence Church 212 McNavy Street Raymond, Illinois Reception to follow Happy Planning! Crystal
2016-03-29 03:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'd be good to let then know by word of mouth that the wedding and reception are outdoors, are you renting tents?? If not, then please have a back up plan....a friend of mine was married in about 2 years ago and planned an outside ceremony and it rained from 6am to about the time of her wedding....they had to rush to find a church, good thing a friend of there family was a minister at a church and it wasn't booked for the day.
2007-02-12 09:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by sknymnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm holding both my ceremony and reception at the same location which is also outdoors as well.
I've worded my invitation to read
"Ceremony At 'such-such time'
To Be Held Outdoors At The Home Of........
Reception to Follow Immediately."
"Please Dress Accordingly and Comfortably"
The 'please dress accordingly" line I did in a smaller font.
2007-02-12 08:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for all the reasons listed above. Also, it can alter the way someone dresses. For an indoor wedding, as I guest, I would dress in a more tailored fashion. But for an outdoor wedding, I would probably wear a pretty sundress and wide brim hat. So, yes, it would be a very good idea.
2007-02-12 08:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the invitaiotn has where the ceremony/recpetion are being held in the wording. for example
Jane Doe and John Smith
request the honour of your presence at their wedding
this day the 23rd of june 2007
at 11o'clock in the morning at ___________(church.)
an outdoor reception will be immediately following at ______(location)
at least that's how i'd do it!! good luck!
2007-02-12 09:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by Duelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES- very nice of you... that way people can be dressed properly. I went to an out door wedding and didn't know it was going to be out doors.... I sweat off half my makeup, bugs won't leave me alone cause I had perfume on and my 4" heels were stuck in the grass every step I took!! I was excepting air conditioning and was sadly mistaken!!
2007-02-12 08:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋