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Should I reorder my invitations?

posted 6 months ago in Etiquette
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    Bichon Frise    June 2012   NC

    I think I made an etiquette faux pas and need to know what to do. On my invitations I wrote at the bottom "reception to follow." I included that because I was using an invitation guide to help with my wording and that's what they put. After I hit order and purchased my invitations, I realized that "reception to follow" is typically used when the ceremony and reception are at the same location. My reception will be about a 5 minute drive from the ceremony. I am already ordering reception cards with the address on them, but do I need to reorder invitations without the "reception to follow" line? I don't want to confuse my guests or make it obvious that I don't know my wedding invitation etiquette. 

     
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    kiddosc    September 5, 2010   Houston, TX

    I don't think it's worth worrying about.  Your guests will see the added reception card and understand that the reception is at another location.  I think as brides we get caught up in these little details, but guests would never think twice about it.

     
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    pinkshoes    July 2011   MA

    I wouldnt bother.  And I didnt even realize that was what 'reception to follow' implied!!  I just thought that was telling people that there is an reception afterwards also.

     
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    MilksMom    June 23, 2012   Richmond, VA

    I think they're fine!  I wouldn't assume it was in the same place!

     
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    red dino      

    I wouldn't have noticed if I got it, I think you are good to go.

     
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    andielovesj    August 13, 2011  

    If anyone doesn't catch on you can always have the officiant make an announcement after or before the ceremony. 

    But I do think people will figure it out.

     
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    BayStateBride    September 1, 2012   Cow Hampshire (wedding in MA)

    Oh I didn't realize "reception to follow" implied that the reception was at the same location as the ceremony.  Don't bother getting new invitations, I think it'll be fine.

     
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    creativeplannertobee      

    It will be fine!

     
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    Bichon Frise    June 2012   NC

    Thanks everyone! You've just helped me relax and not worry about a minor detail :)

     
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    red dino      

    @Bichon Frise:Glad we were of service!

     

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