I already printed the invitiations and response cards but I have to add a discaimer that my reception is light hors d' oeuvres and cake (which I wasn't sure of when I first printed them)....do I print that on the response cards or the invite....or doesn't it matter?
2007-03-15 08:43:56 · 12 answers · asked by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I can easily add another line without ruining the invites...but I dont think I have enough response cards for another insert.
2007-03-15 08:53:03 · update #1
on the invite I told the guests that a reception is to follow at the Manor Resturant and the response cards just ask for their attendence for them to send back to me so can plan accordingly.
2007-03-15 09:08:00 · update #2
You don't need to tell the guests what you're feeding them ... the fact that you told them about the reception is plenty information. No need to risk printing another line.
2007-03-15 11:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really bad etiquette to put that on the invite. Did you print out reception cards and response cards--one reception card that says
Reception immediately following ceremony
Blah and Blah Country Club
and then a response card with the check
__ will be attending
__ will not be attending
If so then print it on the reception cards. Reception following, where it's located, and then the last line of light hors d'ouerves. If you dont have room it doesn't really matter. It only really matters if your wedding is at 5, reception at 6--then it is expected that it be dinner provided. Really I'd say wedding between 4-6 a sit down dinner is expected, since they don't have the option of eatting. If the wedding is at 3, they aren't expecting dinner anyway as it's not over the dinner hours and I wouldn't bother adding anything.
Hope this helps you with what etiquette says.
2007-03-15 16:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reception cards typically state that you will be having a cake and punch reception, cake and champagne reception, or cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception when you plan to only serve drinks, wedding cake, and light hors d'oeuvres.
As long as you didn't specify on your reception card that you will be serving a meal, most guests won't expect one, so I don't think you need to add a line at the bottom of your invitation or reprint your reception cards.
If you haven't already printed your response cards, you can add a line at the beginning to specify the type of food being served. Here are a couple of examples:
We hope you can join us for cake and champagne.
Please respond by DATE
Name____________
__ Yes, we will attend.
__ No, we are unable to attend.
Please join us for cake and champagne
Respond Date
Name____________
___Graciously accept
___ Regretfully decline
2007-03-15 16:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either get a fresh supply of cards or color-coordianting paper and print something to say
Hors D'oeuvres reception
Five o'clock in the evening
Roberto's Restaurant
Lima, Ohio
(or whatever info is applicable)
OR, let people know by word of mouth that it is a finger food reception. You could also put it on your wedding website if you have one.
If your reception is at a non-meal time of day, they may already expect that you will not be serving a seated meal.
2007-03-16 09:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by r k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a reception card? Or is the invite for the ceremony and reception. If you have a reception card, it probably just says "Reception following" I would add it to that, saying "Cocktail Reception following." If the invite is to the ceremony, you could easily add "Please join us for a cocktail reception following the ceremony" But this would be difficult if your invites are already worded for the ceremony and reception. Can you give me an idea of what your wording is on the invite and/or response card?
2007-03-15 16:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it matters. They don't all have to be the same either - if you do the response card and run out than just finish on the invites since people will only see their's.
2007-03-15 16:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't already mailed them then just print another little card that indicates that. This way you don't have to print over or re-do the response/invitations.
2007-03-15 15:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add an additional card that explains the menu. It's inexpensive and not tacky in the least. The card can be small and tasteful and you won't have to risk ruining your invitations.
2007-03-15 16:05:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to work it in so your guests know what to expect, and can plan accordingly. You could add an additional card or something that states cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to be served...
2007-03-15 15:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just add it the bottom of the invite. And if you don't mention it thats OK too. Don't put another card in because you don't want to pay extra postage!!!
2007-03-15 18:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by boss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋