My fiance and I are having a Halloween-themed non-traditional wedding reception on October 27th. (We're getting married in a tiny destination wedding 2 weeks prior, and this is the reception we're having upon our return.)
There will be about 130 guests, and we plan to serve crackers, deli tray, veggies, etc. as well as some home made rigatoni, sandwiches and other such picnic type foods. There will also be an open bar.
I am not sure what to tell everyone in the invitation, because most people expect a sit down dinner or buffet. The reception starts at 7PM, so most people should have eaten dinner already.
(Remember, this is not after a wedding. Everyone will be doing their own thing until 7PM.)
How should I phrase this in my invitation?
2007-04-27 07:48:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think you should give your guests an impression of what the party will be like right from the invitation. Maybe black paper with white text. You could even stamp a silver cob web in the corner. As far as the wording, you could say "You are invited to a creepy cocktail reception, honoring the marriage of ..." Then it would be appropriate to offer a signature cocktail, something blood red or goulish green, along with the open bar. You can even ask your guests to dress in costume, if you want. You and your hubby could be Frankenstien and the Bride of Frankestien. How fun! I wanna come!
2007-04-27 08:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by jillo4113 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you are not sending a meal selection card within the invitation most people will assume no meal will be served..
If you feel the need to indicate more clearly than no meal selection card, you can call it a "cocktail reception" indication drinks and light snacks only will be served..
Or "Cocktail and hors dourves reception"
You can word it to say "Please join us for cocktails and Hors Dourves" ...
Be sure to include mixed nuts, pretzels or other salty snacks in your plans, the salt counteracts the sweet taste of cake and sweet cocktail drinks...
2007-04-27 16:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hors Devours Reception or Dessert Reception Congrats and have fun.
2007-04-27 16:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
John & Mary Doe respectfully request the honor of your presence on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at cocktail reception to celebrate their October 13th wedding.
Appetizers and light supper will be offered, along with an open bar from 7:00 - 11 PM.
2007-04-27 14:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by kja63 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
It is still a called a reception. The difference is the wording on the invite.
2007-04-27 14:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by Patti-Patti 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I did they same - called it a "Cocktail Reception", though it started later (8:30)
2007-04-27 16:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think a cocktail party honoring the newlyweds would sound appropriate and conveys dinner is not to be served. People do expect hors d'oeuvres at cocktail parties, though, so that would be perfect.
2007-04-27 15:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you could state it as a a cocktail reception in celebration of the wedding ... most people would tie in that finger foods are being served since you have stated "cocktail"
2007-04-27 15:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
sense this is after the traditional dinner hour you really don't need to include anything in the invation other than there will be a reception with refreshments etc. people will have probably already eaten by then
2007-04-27 15:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by Liv 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Cocktail reception or h'ors d'ouerves reception will be appropriate, so they know not to expect a full meal.
2007-04-27 14:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by sylvia 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋