Problem: Our wedding is during off peak season (read: cold, with the risk of rain or snow). That in and of itself is not the problem. The problem is that there is a one hour lag between when the ceremony ends and when the reception begins. Dude and I want to exit via the recessional, sign our marriage license, take some pictures, then exit the chapel with birdseed tossed at us. However, at every wedding I've been to, the recessional seems to signal to everybody that it is also time to exit the chapel/church, and I don't want people lingering around outside in possibly inclement weather. I'd like them to stay in the chapel as long as possible until it's time to go outside and head for the reception.
Question: How to communicate as such to the attendees? Some wording on the program perhaps? Something along the lines of, "Following the ceremony, please remain in the chapel until the Bride and Groom Exit"? Or have our officiant say something after we exit?
Note: We are NOT HAVING A RECEIVING LINE. Not even an option.
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2 comments:
if there is someone who coordinates things at the chapel--like, a church usually has a sexton and/or his wife-- this person can wait in the lobby of the chapel and say something to the guests after the wedding party has exited. or they can put some kind of tasteful sign in the lobby to alert guests of your wishes. don't worry too much--you'll figure something out!
I think it would be appropriate for the clergy to say something, and for it to be on the program.
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