tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post5118772256745609550..comments2023-08-18T07:24:20.488-04:00Comments on Saying "I Do": Wednesday's Wedding Poll: Receiving LinesLaura http://www.blogger.com/profile/14999684457315081240noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-24818535318498977602011-05-10T12:51:51.396-04:002011-05-10T12:51:51.396-04:00I just went to a wedding where there was no receiv...I just went to a wedding where there was no receiving line, and the couple did not stop by each table to say hi, nor did they mingle with anyone during a cocktail hour. There was no opportunity to say best wishes, or to greet the bride and groom. It seemed "odd" to me but I have been told nicely to shut up and mind my business, because young people do their own thing. Am I wrong to feel that it was impolite on the two familie's part?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-32614447261642507782011-04-11T14:57:38.144-04:002011-04-11T14:57:38.144-04:00We are having a recieving line. I dont really like...We are having a recieving line. I dont really like them, but with 180 guests there is no way we are really going to get to speak to everyone at the cocktail hour, and we dont want to spend the whole night going to tables becase we want to dance.<br /><br />So we are going to have a recieving line during the cocktail hour. That way we can greet everyone pretty quickly and the guest wont get bored.Miss Modernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777494314553866420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-90600769276923435932011-04-07T15:29:16.385-04:002011-04-07T15:29:16.385-04:00We didn't do a receiving line...closest thing ...We didn't do a receiving line...closest thing we had like that was everyone coming up to us at the morning after brunch and to be honest it was the only part of the weekend I wasn't a fan of... I felt like a ping pong ball and said the same thing to everyone one after another.<br /><br />We DID do a petal toss (pics on my blog) and I *loved* it!! The shot was beautiful :-)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016963796201775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-62694079728958929082011-04-07T10:29:33.103-04:002011-04-07T10:29:33.103-04:00We are doing a receiving line but more because it&...We are doing a receiving line but more because it's tradition for our families than because of etiquette. I think etiquette can be throw out the window in some situations today.<br />My thing is that I have no idea how long it will take! We've got 180 guests, but we're on a tight schedule between ceremony and reception!♥ cheryl elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373188228270139806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-56966015151354017872011-04-07T09:45:28.876-04:002011-04-07T09:45:28.876-04:00I'd like to do a receiving line so we can just...I'd like to do a receiving line so we can just have fun eating, mingling and dancing at the reception. But since our ceremony and reception are in the same place and we'll be having pictures right after the ceremony, it just doesn't seem logistically possible.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246671292445619204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-77459170822797789872011-04-06T22:58:11.695-04:002011-04-06T22:58:11.695-04:00We did not do a receiving line because our intenti...We did not do a receiving line because our intention was to greet people at the cocktail hour as well as the reception (we had about 200 guests). However, during the cocktail hour, an impromptu line formed for people to greet us. As much as I would say its a waste and can be accomplished other ways, maybe its just something unavoidable on your big day :)ErinScatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947691342742364835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-58221402036886215982011-04-06T20:56:23.840-04:002011-04-06T20:56:23.840-04:00We did a greeting line and it worked out great for...We did a greeting line and it worked out great for us.<br /><br />I've been to so many weddings where the couple spent the whole time going from table to table and didn't get to enjoy anything.<br /><br />We told everyone to find us on the dance floor or at the bar and it worked out fine (for us!).Mikehttp://weddings.storymixmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-45643203797240967832011-04-06T15:09:39.275-04:002011-04-06T15:09:39.275-04:00I'm with you. I have a lot of potential guests...I'm with you. I have a lot of potential guests whom I feel would take up whole minutes instead of seconds in the receiving line, and the awkward "hi I've never met you" thing is way unappealing, but I feel like it's expected!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965070539974262822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-73892198416976558412011-04-06T13:48:35.730-04:002011-04-06T13:48:35.730-04:00I rhink it's ok not to have one! and if you do...I rhink it's ok not to have one! and if you do not a huge full wedding party one. I HATE those!Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224724454067100780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-67071493477620973092011-04-06T12:57:34.272-04:002011-04-06T12:57:34.272-04:00Im not going to have a receiving line. Our wedding...Im not going to have a receiving line. Our wedding is at 2pm we will have an hour long mass, the reception is at 6pm. We will be going around all the tables to say hi. I believe that receiving lines are old fashion and we dont want to lose time not getting pictures. People understand this day is about you!It's A Love Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298865044667707411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-786502578862747662011-04-06T12:37:52.037-04:002011-04-06T12:37:52.037-04:00We will most likely have some kind of receiving li...We will most likely have some kind of receiving line. At my friend's wedding, they planned not to have one, and it just kind of happened anyway... They were standing to the side after the ceremony and people just started lining up! It's what most people are accustomed to I guess. <br /><br />I like the idea of sparklers after the wedding if your venue will allow it. Or bubbles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-54114952862682064852011-04-06T12:24:58.155-04:002011-04-06T12:24:58.155-04:00We are not planning to have a receiving line but w...We are not planning to have a receiving line but we are having a cocktail hour where we plan to go around and greet our guests! I'm sure whatever you do will be great just as long as you get around to everyone.Karlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943237969363591004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-37119030992460895062011-04-06T10:10:51.732-04:002011-04-06T10:10:51.732-04:00We didn't do a receiving line because we wante...We didn't do a receiving line because we wanted to take pictures right after the ceremony, however during the reception, we ate quickly then stopped by every table to say hello and greet guests which worked out well, but we only had 10 tables so it didn't take too long.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356655617475615318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-2249185120127548912011-04-06T09:55:08.869-04:002011-04-06T09:55:08.869-04:00I'm pretty sure we are having one. Our ceremon...I'm pretty sure we are having one. Our ceremony and reception aren't in the same place plus.. like you said, I won't feel pressured to go up to everyone at the reception and thank them for coming. I'm going to be shaking my booty on the dance floor!<br /><br />We're doing bubbles when we leave. I originally wanted confetti, but the church doesn't allow for confetti, rice, petals, etc. So.. basically.. that left bubbles. lol.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646213020856829571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-32172066330055051112011-04-06T09:34:27.811-04:002011-04-06T09:34:27.811-04:00The formal receiving line wasn't for us, and w...The formal receiving line wasn't for us, and we prefered to greet our guests more informally at dinner and throughout the night. With just 75 guests, it worked out fine. I also would have loved guests to throw something, but the church didn't allow it. Hopefully, yours will, because I think it can be fun. Rose petals are my favorite!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13226523010102160874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-46658088186830941142011-04-06T08:49:35.534-04:002011-04-06T08:49:35.534-04:00I think the Knot said yes because not every weddin...I think the Knot said yes because not every wedding does cocktail hour. Our ceremony is at the same venue as the reception but we are doing a receiving line because so many people have traveled so far just to see us. I want to hug them!<br />After they're done hugging us, they can munch on chips and dip in the venue hall until everyone is back upstairs.HiLLjOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339271743324886097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274048555549093594.post-5465970085742754282011-04-06T06:57:29.673-04:002011-04-06T06:57:29.673-04:00Yes we did a receiving line and I think it's a...Yes we did a receiving line and I think it's a very nice way to acknowledge everyone who came out to wish you happiness as a couple. It's important to make eye contact, physically touch and greet those who've come to share and it espresses your appreciation. Don't underestimate the value of this little tradition.<br />And btw, I'll be bringing several dozen eggs! Lol.Momnoreply@blogger.com