... And I think I already may know but can someone explain how the receiving line works within the church? thanks!
AngnShaun
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you and fh stand outside the doors and as everyone comes out they say hello and whatnot as they are leaving the church
Golden
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but then when do they blow the bubbles? I thought it was you stand in front of the church and people come around, I'm so confused....
MrsC2010
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the receiving line is usually inside the church like right inside the doors. the people all walk down the line to say congrats, etc. and then walk out of the church and wait with the bubbles. when everyone has gone through the line the bride and groom will come out and everyone blows the bubbles.
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Posted by MrsC2010
the receiving line is usually inside the church like right inside the doors. the people all walk down the line to say congrats, etc. and then walk out of the church and wait with the bubbles. when everyone has gone through the line the bride and groom will come out and everyone blows the bubbles.
right... its usually in the vestibule of the church not outside the doors... my bad
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The parents and grandparents of the bride and groom are also in the receiving line. The bridal party goes straight outside after saying hello and congrats to everyone in the receiving line.
Golden
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Ok, I get it now. Does this take a long time and do you guys suggest it?
AngnShaun
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Posted by Golden
Ok, I get it now. Does this take a long time and do you guys suggest it?
it depends on how many people you think will show up to the church...
im anticipated a lot of people being at church...we both have big families...
so im not doing it... i just dont have time
ETA: I will be at the CH so i can see everyone and say hello then!
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Posted by Golden
Ok, I get it now. Does this take a long time and do you guys suggest it?
it depends on how many people you think are going to attend the ceremony/mass. You can get an idea of this based on the day and time. (ex. figure more people are going to come on a sat then on a friday night). With pictures and receiving line i'm giving myself an extra 45 min at the church after the mass ends.
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yeah makes sense. We're expecting at leat 150 at the church and could be as many as 185....hmmm, something to think about I guess....thanks girlies!
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Posted by Golden
Ok, I get it now. Does this take a long time and do you guys suggest it?
It depends on how many guests you have and how chatty they're feeling. LOL! Most know to just say Congrats and move on, but it can be lengthy. It's up to you if you want to do it or not, but it's hard to avoid. You'd literally have to duck into a room and hide and have some instruct the guests not to line up. I'm going to do one. I also feel like it gives you more time to enjoy the reception without feeling obligated to seek out each and every person to have a long convo with. Edited for typos.
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I am getting married at a church - but there is a wedding right after mine so we will promptly be getting the boot and I am expecting over 200.
Someone suggested that I do the receiving line as guests enter the country club to greet them. That way I dont have to worry about going table to table and can enjoy the reception - which i prefer! As long as it doesnt cut into the coctail hour too much, it might work.
