Is it in poor form to just put the address on the invite instead of the name and address? The place is beautiful, but it's called "A Touch of Elegance", and that just sounds cheap and cheesy to me...
Instead, is it still appropriate to say "Reception following at (insert address here)".
What do you think?
2007-09-11 09:13:28 · 30 answers · asked by Mrs.10/18/08 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How about adding to the name to detract from the phrasing....such as
A Touch of Elegance Reception Hall
or
A Touch of Elegance Event Center
This would perhaps downplay the name and not make it sound quite so odd.
Do most people know where your reception is or would they recognize the address?
And you would never state Reception following at....
Typically, unless the reception is in the same location as the wedding ceremony, then you should use a separate reception card. If the reception is in the same location, then you could merely state "Reception to follow" or "Dinner and dance to follow."
This might help to alleviate having to place Touch of Elegance on the actual invitations, placing it on a separate Reception card, would also downplay the name.
2007-09-11 18:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi and congratulations!
I don't see what the big deal is. I don't think it's bad at all. It's just a name, someone trying to put something elegant in their name.
You can just do the address, but as a driver, I am always looking for a sign, not necessarily the address. It would be really hard if you are driving alone to your reception to be looking for addresses. Of course, you still would put the address on the reception card, but I have never seen a reception card with just the address. Don't worry about it. I would put the name of the venue & the address. You don't want people driving all over getting lost looking for it!!!
Good luck!
2007-09-11 20:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since many business establishments don't have the address numbers highly visible you are going to be better off putting the name on the invitation. Besides, most people are going to ask you where it is because of it only listing an address, so if you think the name of it is tacky and cheesey (why did you pick that venue in the first place?!) to have it in writing, try saying it 58 times without sarcasm in your voice! You'll be giving everyone the impression that you are 'settling' for a less than respectful venue and they will react accordingly.
2007-09-11 18:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cory C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't HAVE to put the name on the actual invitation. Put what you said "Reception Following at (insert address)"
But make sure you have the name of the venue on an insert with directions. People will want to know they are at the right place.
If you REAL REALLY don't want the name to appear in print with your invite, then maybe put signs out at the entrance or front driveway of the place. Make them classy and simple and have them read "Smith-Johnson Wedding" so people know they are in the right place.
2007-09-11 16:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put down the name and the address. Picture yourself driving and looking for an address. The place is much easier to spot if the guest knows the name, as well as the address. Also, a guest might want to check the place's website or call ahead for one reason or another: to know if they're wheelchair accessible, more precise directions, etc.
2007-09-11 16:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put down the name - you have nothing to be embarrassed about - the reception hall does. If you don't put the name of the venue, you increase the risk that your guests will get lost. If your guests are like me, they will lose your map and directions and either look for the reception venue by name on yahoo maps or mapquest or do a search on their GPS. They might snicker when they first see the name, but they will forget once they see how pretty it is.
Congrats on your marriage, and good luck with the planning.
2007-09-11 16:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may sound cheesy, but wouldn't it be worse to hear all night long how people had a hard time finding the place because all they had to go on was the address and not the name of the venue? I'd say best to bite the bullet and include the name. It could be much easier in the long run.
2007-09-11 16:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by Jeri C 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Oh, I don't think that is such a cheap and cheesy name really. People don't pay attention to things like that. They just want the name of the venue, and the address so they can get there. You are being way too picky. Nothing is perfect and if that is all that will be wrong with your wedding day, you will be one lucky girl.
2007-09-11 17:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you just put the address on the invite, make sure your reception venue has the address posted. Mine doesn't and so guests would be driving up and down the block looking for that specific number. Make sense?
2007-09-11 17:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd put the name on there. It's the name of the place you chose...who cares if it's cheesy? I'm getting married in a town called Turtle. Seriously. It's on the invites. I'm thinking about giving out chocolate turtles at the reception.
2007-09-11 17:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by Natty 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋