receiving line--is it necessary

[janinegirly]

our church does not allow receiving lines--but i''m curious if it''s necessary? traditionally how/when is this done? thanks!

 

[E B]

We''re not doing a receiving line- we''ll be stopping by each table at the reception to say hello and thank everyone for coming.

A receiving line isn''t necessary, but thanking your guests at the event is (however you choose to do it)! At the last wedding I went to, the bride and groom didn''t talk to anyone that wasn''t out on the dance floor with them, which I found to be pretty rude.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

We "released" the rows. I liked it b/c we thanked everyone for coming, didn''t miss anyone, and could still control the "speed."

 

[zoebartlett]

Hmmm, I''ve never heard of a church not allowing receiving lines. I wonder why. We''re not planning on doing one (we''re not getting married at a church). They''re typically immediately following the ceremony. At the weddings I''ve been to where the bride and groom chose to have a receiving line, the happy couple stood next to the bridal party and their parents. The receiving line was either on the steps of the chuch or in a nearby lawn. Guests then lined up to greet the parents, bridal party, and the bride and groom. I think this is one of those things that is fine if people have one but not missed if you don''t.

 

[KimberlyH]

Is it necessary, no, but visiting each table is if you can''t make it happen. In my experience, it takes place as guests leave the church to head to the reception. We didn''t have one, but our wedding was so small that we got to spend the night with all of our guests, seated at the same table.