Wording Second Wedding Reception Invitations
There are times when the bride and groom would like to have a private ceremony or a larger reception and you’ll want to send reception invitations to some guests. According to etiquette, this is fine. Note that guests should never be invited to the ceremony and not the reception. If you opt to elope or host a reception on a later date (which is fine to do up to one year after the wedding) then please see, Wording invitations to a belated reception for parties hosted after an elopement or destination wedding.
Following are examples of reception invitation wording
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The honour of your presence is requested
at the wedding reception of
Shannon Lynn Walker
and
Chris Earle Jones
Saturday, the fifth of April
at five o’clock
Happy Reception Venue
Address
RSVP
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Shannon Lynn Walker
and
Chris Earle Jones
invite you to share their joy
at their wedding reception
Saturday, the fifth of April
at five o’clock
Serendipity Manor
Address
RSVP
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The honour of your presence is requested
at the marriage of
Shannon Lynn Walker
to
Chris Earle Jones
Saturday, the fifth of April
at five o’clock
All Saints Church
Davis, California
And immediately afterwards at the reception
Lovely Country Club
Address
RSVP
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[message_box title=”Informal Reception Invitation” color=””]
The pleasure of your company
is requested at the
wedding reception of
Shannon Lynn Walker
and
Chris Earle Jones
Saturday, the fifth of April
at five o’clock
Lovely Country Club
1133 Happy Court
Davis, California
RSVP
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Best wishes,
