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RE: Receiving Lines

satin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:43:59 GMT

[quote][b]Rikke (6/2/2008)[/b][hr]We had our ceremony and reception in the same room. After the ceremony, we did an impromptu receiving line in the foyer outside the room. We then did a group picture and then the wedding party took off for pictures while the guests returned to the reception room for cocktails and appies.[/quote]

i did this too except we did pics inside cause it was snowing like crazy! it was in Janurary.

RE: Receiving Lines

Sweetgirl — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:21:37 GMT

Just keep in mind that the best laid plans.....

We had planned for no recieving line and just going table to table. But, once one person comes over to say congrats, often others follow. Thats what happened to us, and before we knew it people were lined up. Be prepared to go with whatever happens! :-)

RE: Receiving Lines

Nicotina — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:53:46 GMT

Cheekygirl - Good advise from your source! I was about to suggest the table to table approach to Belram

RE: Receiving Lines

cheekygirl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:21:28 GMT

Hiya,

I just posted this reply to Scraggles which you may find useful. THe last approach may work for you?

"Keep it small: Don't have the entire wedding party greet your guests - your bridesmaids and groomsmen can mingle with the crowd while you and your parents serve line duty

Keep it moving: Don't take 10 minutes to catch up with your out-of-town pal while the rest of your guests wait to congratulate you - give your friends a quick hello and let them know you will meet up with them later on

Do it early: If you don't want your guests standing in line, head right back in to your ceremony site after your exit to release them row by row from the ceremony. That way, guets can stay seated until it is their turn to say a brief hello and then head to the reception.

Try a more casual approach: Consider going from table to table during dinner to mete and greet your guests instead of holdin the traditional recieiving line. YOu may miss out on most of ht emeal, but you'll be able to work your way thorugh your invitees at your own pace (and perhaps a little faster than you would by greeting each person individually)"

RE: Receiving Lines

Belram — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:51:40 GMT

Thanks girls! Yes, the guests will be at "their seats" just with the table moved around a little bit. FH doesn't really care about the recieving line, just I want one...I just don't want to seem "bridezilla" by getting people to get up and come through...I may get me coordinator to do it lol:P or my mom.

RE: Receiving Lines

xaria — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:35:28 GMT

I am not having a receiving line, as I don't want one, but one could be added very easily.

After the wedding, the guests have to leave for the tables to be rearranged along with the chairs. This gives us time to do a group picture. A receiving line could be set up when people go back into the room.

I guess one of the things to consider is if the tables have to be rearranged as this does require everyone to leave the room. Personally I don't think a receiving line is necessary, but if you want one go ahead.

RE: Receiving Lines

Rikke — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:55 GMT

[quote][b]Anik664 (6/3/2008)[/b][hr]I am getting married in the same venue and my reception and I am most definitely not having a receiving line. It seems inappropriate imo.[/quote]

How is it inappropriate? It gives your guests an opportunity to congratulate you. And if you have a lot of guests, there's a good chance you won't see/speak with them in person without a receiving line.

RE: Receiving Lines

Anik664 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:05:33 GMT

I am getting married in the same venue and my reception and I am most definitely not having a receiving line. It seems inappropriate imo.

RE: Receiving Lines

Rikke — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:04:23 GMT

[quote][b]Belram (6/2/2008)[/b][hr]Did your guests come out to the recieving line? That's my fear. I know it's silly, but i like the recieving lines![/quote]

Yes, everyone did. The had to because the room needed to be flipped for the reception. They didn't have a choice ;)

RE: Receiving Lines

Nicotina — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:28:13 GMT

I have a question for you Belram. Are your guests already going to be seated at their spots for dinner during the ceremony? Are they going to be "free" to move around after the ceremony and before dinner? I can see how this is a tricky one - but not to worry - we'll figure soemthing out!

RE: Receiving Lines

schrambony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:11:10 GMT

We did eveyrthing at the same place, but the ceremony was outside and reception inside.

We didnt even want one, and it just happened...

After the ceremony, hubs and I kept walking and then stopped because we didnt know where to meet people for pictures. As guests left their chairs, they came up to us...

It was formal though, more of a casual thing with people standing around talking!

RE: Receiving Lines

beaniebaby — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:59:09 GMT

I'll trade you! I HATE receiving lines!

We're all in one location too, but after the ceremony, the guests will be either outside or in the receiving area while we go for pictures.

Then when we get back, the receiving line will start as guests enter the hall.

RE: Receiving Lines

Belram — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:07:01 GMT

Did your guests come out to the recieving line? That's my fear. I know it's silly, but i like the recieving lines!

RE: Receiving Lines

Rikke — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:29:16 GMT

We had our ceremony and reception in the same room. After the ceremony, we did an impromptu receiving line in the foyer outside the room. We then did a group picture and then the wedding party took off for pictures while the guests returned to the reception room for cocktails and appies.

Receiving Lines

Belram — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:05:25 GMT

We are doing everything at one location, and the even decorater suggested doing it in the same room to save $1400 and they'll just make room for an "aisle". My question is, how do I have a recieving line if we're already there? I have been to weddings that took place in one location and the couple asked guests to come through the recieving line, and very few did it (FH did not, he's a party pooper).

Any suggestions? Would it be rude to suffle people out to a side room with drinks and snacks, take our pictures then sneak back and have them come through? Man, that even sounds like a lot of work! Help!