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I don't know what the consensus is, but here's how we approached it: My husband and I are not fans of receiving lines. We talked about the things we really didn't care for and decided how we could change them to be more pleasing to us. We didn't like shaking hands/hugging/etc. everyone in the bridal party (especially those we didn't know well), and we didn't like how everyone just stands there waiting forever. After exiting the ceremony, the preacher made an announcement about how we wanted to personally dismiss our guests. We re-entered the ceremony location and dismissed our guests row by row while our bridal party lit candles at the reception and directed guests to the reception location. While I wasn't initially excited about our plan, (mostly b/c of my MIL's large guest list of people I had never met- but that's another story) it ended up working out well. We had the chance to greet everyone that was there (something we planned to do at the reception, but ran out of time/didn't catch everyone before they left) and no one had to stand in a line forever, because they didn't need to stand until we dismissed their row. Hope that made sense! Good luck with your planning!
Ok we were going to have one, and than it kind of all fell apart and it wound up that hubs and I stood in middle of room and people came over to give us hugs and stuff. This was after the ceremony, we had a seperate room set up with coffee and tea and cookies since we were expecting rain and wanted to do the rose petal toss.
If your going to do one, make sure there is a spot and everyone knows exactly what's expected of them.
Not sure what the general consensus is, but I told my mom they're outdated so we didn't have to do one! ;o)
I don't think it matters. We weren't going to have one at all because I didn't care one way or the other, but then we decided it might be smart logistically for a bunch of different reasons. Plus I KNEW I wouldn't want to go and visit each table during the reception. I'd rather dance and eat! We'll see how it goes - it'll only be a line with the two of us in it, and the church + lobby area is beyond gigantic and accomodating, so I feel like it'll be okay.
We were totally going to have one, and the photographer cautioned heavily against it. I guess it wastes so much time when you could get to the reception, be introduced, dance, start eating and visit each table as people finish eating. So, I hate to say it but receiving lines are way out.
They take way too much time and are usually awkward. It's much easier to cruise the room and meet and greet everyone.
Our photographer cautioned us against it too, and she was probably right. We decided instead to visit everyone's table during dinner, but unfortunately we didn't get to all the tables, and I know there were a few guests that we didn't get to greet personally. It's the largest regret of my wedding day. That said, I still wouldn't have a receiving line. I would have moved more quickly through the tables at the reception.
I only know three other people who had a receiving line - it was awkward each time standing around waiting to talk to the bride and groom, and I was the MOH in another one - the bridal party was standing in the rain with umbrellas while the bride and groom and their parents stood in the entryway to the church. That was just frustrating.
I actually like receiving lines because I like how all the guests get to say hello and meet the rest of the bridal party and the parents.
I agree with MyFavorite. We are doing the same, its now become tradition in my family. It keeps the flow going quickly without leaving anyone out and guests feel like chatting less and getting everyone through rather than standing there in line shaking 10 peoples hands.
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Bees, I need some help!
My mom is insisting that we have a receiving line. Are they in or are they out? Are they necessary any more?