The card will read
Adult Reception
Cocktail attire
To let people know it's a little dressier.
What are your feeling on it?
2007-03-27 07:35:50 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Adult reception is a poliet way of telling people- No children.
2007-03-27 08:06:04 · update #1
I don't want to say cocktail reception because that means something completely different- like your not serving a meal just snacks and drinks.
2007-03-27 08:10:22 · update #2
I understand what you intend, but if you specify cocktail attire some ladies may show up with short, tight dresses, cleavelage and little black dresses as if they were going to a cocktail party or a club, rather than a formal event.
I believe that you should stick to "Formal attire" and specify if asked.
Good luck
2007-03-27 07:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with having Adult Reception on the RSVP card, but I think the cocktail attire shouldnt be needed. If you're having a 6:00pm wedding or later cocktail attire would be assumed. (If you're having an earlier wedding and want people to dress up I guess you could include Cocktail Attire.)
EDIT-I wanted our reception to sound like it was going to be a blast!(we hired a motown band from VA...we're in GA) The wording on our reception cards said..
"Join us for hors' durvs(sp?) and dancing immediately following the ceremony, Foundry Park Inn, Athens"
2007-03-27 09:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it a shame that one's friends and relatives cannot be trusted to dress appropriately? The time of the wedding and the time of the reception should be all that is necessary to convey a message about what attire is acceptable.
Perhaps the term, "semi-formal" is more usual than "cocktail attire," which I have never seen on an invitation. Semi-formal implies that men should wear a dark suit and tie (not formal wear) and that women wear cocktail length (not floor length) dresses. In any case, the members of the wedding party should wear what you have chosen for them to wear to the wedding ceremony.
2007-03-27 07:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's fine...short, sweet & to the point. HOWEVER, people are going to do whatever they want even if you tell them how you would like it.
For example...on my RSVP cards I had printed:
"_____ of 3 will attend"
Some people would SCRATCH OUT the 3 and put 4 because their teen child wanted to bring their boyfriend/girlfriend. A few people did that. That's nervy. Anyway, prepare yourself if people arrive not as you requested. Sorry, didn't mean to bring you down. Good luck and hope you have a great, beautiful wedding.
2007-03-27 07:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by Trixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not say "Adult Cocktail Reception"
that will tell the guests to leave their kids with a sitter, to dress for the cocktail and doesn't sound like you're telling them what to wear!
also - you'll save on printing cuz it takes up less space and uses less ink :-D
Also the style of invitation should match with the formaility of the event so that will also give a hint to the guests that it's more formal/dressy.
GodBless
2007-03-27 08:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's fantastic and wish that more people would do this. It would certainly eliminate the frantic calls to friends that sound something like "Hey, what are you going to wear" "You don't know either" LOL Great idea. The guests could choose to ignore the advised attire or accept it. It would be totally up to them, however my guess is that you would have more people attending dressed as you wish to see them.
2007-03-27 07:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by Robyn T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would appreciate an invitation like that !! Then I wouldn't be wondering what to wear. Unless they have been under a rock, everyone knows what cocktail attire means.
2007-03-27 07:39:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine. I would rather someone tell me how to dress so I don't show up in a formal dress and heels for a beach wedding and I also don't show up in a skirt and blouse from Target at a black tie affair.
2007-03-27 08:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by kauai_lvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is absolutely appropriate! You certainly don't want anyone wearing faded or worn out jeans to your receiption if it is a cocktail type and vice versa - no cocktail attire to a casual affair! If they feel unwanted due to dress code, too bad - IT'S YOUR DAY! ENJOY and congratulations to you and your groom.
2007-03-27 07:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by lilbit48vmb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds just fine to me. I wouldn't have a problem complying with it, nor should any of your guests. I'd rather come to a reception dressed appropriately than totally underdressed. Congrats on your engagement!!
2007-03-27 07:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by MJ MCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋