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How does this sound for a reception idea?

posted 2 years ago in Reception

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OttawaBride2011 May 21, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario

Hi ladies!

i ate at the restaurant we'll be having our reception at last night with FI and my dad (who was in town visiting). we were tossing around ideas because i don't really want to have the traditional dinner/dancing reception. it's just not us!! neither of us likes to dance or be the center of attention.

my dad through out this idea and i kind of like it! as a guest would you think this is fun?

classy nice dinner at the reception restaurant, dessert and drinks all included, then a chartered bus to the casino for the rest of the evening?

2 years ago

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OttawaBride2011 May 21, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario

i should add that i realize not everyone will like casinos, i figure these people would probably be just as happy to go home after the dinner/dessert part...

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AnnieAAA October 25, 2009 Dallas, TX

Um Yeah! I would love that, seriously that sounds like a blast! You get the best of both worlds because you have the reception time to spend with your guests, then all of you pack in a go to a casino for the party! Plus think about all the cute pics you will have of you in your wedding dress at the casino! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

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daydreamwanderer DC

sounds fun - you'll let the guests know ahead of time, I assume, so those who choose to go won't be unnecessarily disappointed?

No one with gambling problems on the guest list, I hope...

2 years ago

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Chachacha June 2010 Minneapolis, MN

I think that sounds like a fun idea! Just make it clear to guests what the plan is.

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eloping May 23, 2010

im not a casino person so dont be offended if people say goodnight at the restaurant as you head off

otherwise, if it makes you and your FI happy - then do it

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KMSull August 7, 2010 Lexington, KY (via Atlanta, GA)

That sounds like SO much fun! What a great party! You might even be able to host your own gambling room if you really wanted to play with it!

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Meowkers August 27, 2011 Los Angeles, CA

I'm not a casino person so I can't say I'm personally on board with this but you know your guests best. I guess those that aren't into the casino could leave after dinner but personally, for me I would feel slightly "jipped" out of celebrating the new marriage with the newlyweds. For me and I think a lot of other people, the real marriage celebration is not the dinner but the dancing and partying that takes place at the reception. People see dancing as a way to celebrate with their friends and family. So yeah, I would personally be bummed that I didn't get this opportunity.

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CorgiTales February 1, 2011

sounds like a great time to me!! how fun!

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snmcdowell 9-13-08 Chicago

It could be fun but also keep in mind the size of the casino. You might quickly "lose" people if there is more than one room. If everyone splits up it won't feel as much like "your" reception. Maybe you can work with a casino to rope off one room for just your guests?

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OttawaBride2011 May 21, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario

thanks everyone for the tips/comments!

of course we will tell everyone the plan, probably somehow with the invitations, so everyone will know before they come. we're having a small wedding (60 or so people), and i can't think of anyone who would hate this idea, but it's possible there will be some. we're throwing around a couple other ideas as well, so this will just stay on the list :)

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