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We are going south to get married. Not everyone in the family can make it, so I was hoping to do a Postwedding thing. I just have no idea how to start. I was thinking the Parkwood Estate just down the road from us.
Am I planning like a second reception?
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
I think that it would be great to do a whole second reception thing. Have the entire wedding party wear their wedding clothes, you wear your wedding dress. (what a great excuse to wear it again) If you are havin a videographer record your wedding then play the tape of the ceremony for the start of the second reception, that will make everyone feel as if they were actually there. this could be soooo much fun, but you are already married so maybe a little less stress in the planning.
Amber & Russ April 24, 2004
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Thx, Tygger. I like the 2nd reception thing. You should have seen my FH's face I said that. It was priceless. I really just want a small lunchon, to get together. Chris' birthday is in February so I was thinking doing around then.
The post party doesn't have to be right after the wedding right?
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
Friends of mine got married in April in New Zealand, and then just had a reception pary thrown for them here in Canada, in June. I don't htink it matters if you ait a bit.
It won't be as much work as a whole other reception - less decorations, no dance or anything. Just have a great get together, put a good few CDs in the stereo and have munchies, and finger food/apps, instead of serious sit down meal.
We are having a brunch the day after for the families, so they can get to know each other more, and I am having it at my parents place, and they are planning the whole thing - I love it!
Yes, Banana. My sister suggested to have the brunch at my Mom's house. Since the place is big enough too. She got totally excited when I asked her. So we're having a casual get together. Got to wear my dress again! I got the material, so I can't wait.
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
Another question regarding my post-wedding reception. I'm not sure how to do it with the invitations. Should I send it out with the announcements? Or separate from them? The wedding is in January, but my FH's family lives in Montreal and they won't drive here in a possible snowstorm, so we'll have to wait at least until April or May. If I send the 2 together I don't want one to be late or the other be too early. Girls! Help! I don't know what to do.
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
I would probably send them out seperately. Typically a wedding announcement is sent out immediately following the marriage. Alot of couple have the annoucements printed and addressed ready for someone to drop off in the mail the following day.
Since the post wedding reception is going to be a few months later I think it should get it's own invitation sent out in the same fashion as a wedding invitation. ie 4-6 weeks ahead of time.
You could maybe add a small note to the anouncement stating that there will be a post wedding reception and that an invitation will follow. That way people wont be surprised months later when they get the invite.
say something like when the weather fairs up you wish to rejoyce with friends and family with a post nuptual reception.
If you do the note as a separate card that is added to the announcement then you can have send the announcements to everyone, and just put the note in to those who will be invited to the reception.
Amber & Russ April 24, 2004
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thx Tygger. I desided on this announcement, but I can't get my vocabulary together to modify this. I just need to say that a post reception with invitation to follow. Can I do that on a separate paper? Should I even do that?
"Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be . . ." - Robert Browning
With great love we joyfully announce our marriage, which took place DATE YEAR at LOCATION CITY, STATE
GROOM and BRIDE
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
This is really really slow around here. Sometimes it feels like I'm having a conversation with myself.
Is anyone out there?!?!?!?!?
So anyway.... Someone maybe will answer to this. I was thinking maybe attaching another note to the announcements that would be like this.
Our past has made memories weÕll hold onto forever, WeÕve now made the future our newest endeavour We Judit and Chris were married at a distant location.
Please join us at a post wedding reception at a later date. An invitation will follow.
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
I have conversations with my dog quite often, though he doesn't say much. More of a monologue really. Insane? Moi? Never!! Sure you can add "invitation to follow" and all that. I wouldn't add a different note though. I would put it all together on one page/card. Maybe you could do a combo like this:
Our past has made memories weÕll hold onto forever, WeÕve now made the future our newest endeavour. With great love we joyfully announce our marriage, which took place DATE YEAR at LOCATION CITY, STATE
GROOM and BRIDE
(Then as a sort of PS in smaller letters add the info) Please join us at a post wedding reception at a later date. An invitation will follow.
IdeaGirl "passionate about design"
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Both verus are beautiful, but I agree that you don't really need to put on 2 seperate pages. reading you last to posts happy one you are kind of repeating yourself
I think IdeaGirl combined them perfectly.
Amber & Russ April 24, 2004
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Tygger you're so right. I had the same feeling. The record kind of got stuck...kind of got stuck... kind of got stuck... thx so much girls Now I see it nice and clear what to do. Ideagirl you're the best. I preferd the first one but I think the second one is just as perfect. ... I already saved it in my files. thx,
Happy One
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"
I don't know what to do.
