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29-05-2005, 03:51 PM
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Receiving Lines at Weddings
Just wondered if most people had a receiving line at their wedding or are planning to have one. I'm not too keen on doing it as I think it makes it very formal, but a few people have said that we should have one.
What did you guys do?
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29-05-2005, 04:17 PM
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We had one, as recommended by our venue.
I was neither for or against having one, but now I am pleased we did as it ensured we got to speak with each and everyone of our guests.
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29-05-2005, 04:25 PM
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We are having one with me, other half and both sets of parents. The venue is a bit nervous about it taking ages but I am hoping by that time on the day I will just be going with the flow!
I decided I would like one just so that I definitely had a chance to say hello to everyone before the meal.
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29-05-2005, 05:11 PM
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we greeted everyone coming out of the church which wasnt planned we planned to have a formal receiving line at the reception but it wasnt until our videographer mentioned to us that it was pointless doing it all again at the reception as we had a full one at the church and everyone would probably get a bit impatient so we didnt bother at the reception they just asked everyone to stand for the bride and groom and we walked in with everyone clapping which worked out well.
I dont think its a necessity if you dont want one dont have one after all its your wedding.
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29-05-2005, 05:48 PM
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to be different we didnt.
I had had enough centre of attention stuff by the end of the service so no line no last dance (glad im the bide so no speech)
do what you feel comfortable with
have to say when ive been down recieving lines at weddings I feellike a right nob which did sway my decision but it is a good way to make sure you do see evryone on your day
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29-05-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Bride
Just wondered if most people had a receiving line at their wedding or are planning to have one. I'm not too keen on doing it as I think it makes it very formal, but a few people have said that we should have one.
What did you guys do?
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:raspberry We are not having a receiving line; instead we will usher our guests out of the chapel ourselves and instead of having our backs to our guests during the ceremony, we will be facing them so there will be plenty of photo ops and the guests will be able to see more. 
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29-05-2005, 06:10 PM
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were having a line with myself h2b and both sets of parents so it wont take awfully long with just six of us im sure you dont have to do this its just traditional to do this and a nice way to say i to all your guests at the meal.
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30-05-2005, 02:20 PM
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We had an informal one outside the church that wasn't planned but it was nice to be able to say hello to the people who'd come to the service (but were only invited to the evening do)
We then had just me and Mark for the 'official' receiving line, which was basically us standing in the doorway to the restaurant and saying hello to everybody, the Maitre'de then "Announced" us and we came in to a big round of applause as Mr & Mrs 
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30-05-2005, 03:45 PM
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We are having one - I dont want one!
BUT seeing as I have had my own way on numerous other things and H2b REALLY wanted one I figured itd be nice to do it and a good way to say "hi - bye" to everyone -
I think do what you like! x
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31-05-2005, 04:23 AM
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We had one as recommended by the venue and it was good to be able to get to speak to everyone. It was us and both sets of parents. We then went in to the room to a big round of applause which was lovely.
Its up to you. I've been to weddings where they didn't have one.
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31-05-2005, 06:05 AM
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We're not having one, going to circulate while everybody else is having drinks instead. Not sure how it will work out, but I really didn't want a line up..
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31-05-2005, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Liz
We're not having one, going to circulate while everybody else is having drinks instead. Not sure how it will work out, but I really didn't want a line up..
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Ditto here, we only had 47 for the ceremony so we managed to get round everybody in good time. |
31-05-2005, 12:21 PM
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Hi Sara,
We are having a lineup just before the breakfast as this ensures we get to speak to all guests - not sure about the night guests though.......as I have been to weddings where they did the lineup then - do you have two maybe???
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31-05-2005, 12:22 PM
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Kez makes a good point - how many people will you have at your wedding?
If it's a small do then there's very little point but at bigger do's a receiving line can be a way of managing to thank your guests for coming and getting a few minutes with them that you might not otherwise have got.
We had a receiving line and although i'm not personally a fan of the idea, it did give me the chance to talk to people that I didn't see again all evening.
Personal choice and all that.....
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31-05-2005, 01:32 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'm still not sure about it. I think I might have to give in as Gary really wants to have one. I just keep imagining myself standing there and saying the same thing to every single person.
We are having about 120 people so I guess it is a good way of getting to talk to everyone.
Will talk it over with the hotel and see what they suggest.
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31-05-2005, 06:22 PM
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evening chick! when we was in the line up thingy at brians brothers wedding, i remember them both saying how nervous they were, but coz it was so busy with this and that going on, they decide that it was the best thing they had done coz theyed actually spoke to everyone! i reckon do what suits you chick, but i know several girlies on here have said that they felt guilty not managing to get round to talk to everyone!.xxxx |
01-06-2005, 09:32 AM
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We didn't have one - we got married in our reception venue and left the ceremony and stood outside together and greeted our guests as they left. Then when it was time for the meal, all our guests were seated, "Love and Marriage" was played on the CD player for a few bars then our announcer guy (can't remember his official title) asked them to be upstanding for us - everyone clapped and we went and took our seats for the meal. It worked well for us but we only had about 30 people there during the day.
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03-10-2005, 11:28 AM
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Hi, another couple of questions re. receiving lines....
I've heard from some people that the chief bridesmaid and best man should be in the receiving line - I found this a bit strange...anyone heard of this/done this?
Also, based on a lineup of me and fiance, and both sets of parents, what order should we be in?
Thanks!
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We didn't have one - we got married in our reception venue and left the ceremony and stood outside together and greeted our guests as they left. Then when it was time for the meal, all our guests were seated, "Love and Marriage" was played on the CD player for a few bars then our announcer guy (can't remember his official title) asked them to be upstanding for us - everyone clapped and we went and took our seats for the meal. It worked well for us but we only had about 30 people there during the day.
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03-10-2005, 02:00 PM
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We had the parents and us. My dad and stepmum first, Gary's mum next, then Gary and then me. I'm really glad we did it now. It gave us a chance to talk to everyone and it broke the ice.
Another wedding we went to recently had the bride and groom and best man and chief bridesmaid.
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03-10-2005, 02:15 PM
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We had one too, and although i am sure it was a bit boring for some guests, and took a good 3/4 hour it was worth it. We know that we said hello to everyone and thanked them for coming.
We had best man and CBM, my parents, J's dad. And then the other bridesmaids and ushers were at the door chatting to everyone and my brothers were cracking jokes pretending to be bouncers and stuff.
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03-10-2005, 02:51 PM
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We just had ourselves and both sets of parents in our line up. Also really pleased we did it in the end, as lovely to have a few moments with each of our guests 
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