How do you say ceremony and reception in the same place?

If the wedding ceremony and reception are held at the same venue, a separate line is added to the bottom of the invitation. The most common choices are: “Reception to follow”, “Dinner and Dancing to follow”, or “Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing to follow”.

Is ceremony and reception the same thing?

a wedding reception is the party after the wedding. The ceremony is when the couple is married by an officiant (司式者). This is where the couple receives (reception=receive) the guests, and entertains them.

How far can your reception be from ceremony?

As a general suggestion, try to keep the travel distance under 20 miles from ceremony to reception. If your reception site is further away than 20 miles, then be sure to make it a special destination for you as well as your guests.

Can I use the same chairs for ceremony and reception?

During the reception, all guests require a chair for dinner and dessert. To slash rental costs, you can use one set of chairs for the ceremony and reception if both parts of the day take place at the same venue.

How do you transition from ceremony to reception?

Check out these creative ways to separate your ceremony and reception at the same venue.

  1. Create Indoor and Outdoor Zones.
  2. Offer Cocktails and Appetizers.
  3. Use the Ceremony Space.
  4. Make an Announcement.
  5. Provide Signage.

What does reception to follow?

If your reception will be at the same location, indicate “reception to follow” to let guests know they don’t need to go anywhere else. If you’re having a reception at another location, you can either include it on the invitation or, more formally, print a reception card with the time and location.

What can guests do between ceremony and reception?

Here are some ideas for what to do during a gap between your ceremony and reception.

  • Keep the gap as short as you can.
  • Organize a group activity.
  • Provide activity ideas for your guests.
  • Host a “mini reception.”
  • Take your family and wedding party portraits.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy linens for a wedding?

The cost of buying table linens is far cheaper than party rentals. Some rental companies charge as much as 3x more for a tablecloth than LinenTablecloth. The quality of LinenTablecloth table linens are often higher than rental linens. Machine wash your linens and you’re good to go!

Do you change clothes between wedding ceremony reception?

Since you have considerable time between the wedding and the reception, it is not unreasonable to change your outfit. If you want, you can simply change back into your dress after bumming around for a few hours – this is an especially good idea if the reception is black-tie.

What does formal reception to follow mean?

→ Reception Line: If your reception will be held in the same location as your ceremony, you can simply state ‘reception to follow’ or ‘dinner and dancing to follow’ on the last line of the invitation. When the reception is held elsewhere, formal invitations include the reception information on a separate card.

How do you fill gap between ceremony and reception?

Here are some ideas for what to do during a gap between your ceremony and reception.

  1. Keep the gap as short as you can.
  2. Organize a group activity.
  3. Provide activity ideas for your guests.
  4. Host a “mini reception.”
  5. Take your family and wedding party portraits.