if guests only come for ceremony, how to say hello

If you choose to have a receiving line, these are my top tips to ensure it runs smoothly and doesn’t becoming too time consuming (or boring!)… Enlist the Help of an MC or the Best Man As more couples now pay for their own wedding, the order of the receiving line has adapted to what suits them best. Sometimes it can also include the bridal party as well as grandparents. The bride and groom stand next in line, followed by the groom’s parents.

The receiving line is usually made up of the bride’s parents first, as they are traditionally the hosts.

It gives each guest a moment of face-to-face time with the bride and groom where they can hug, kiss and congratulate the two of you. The receiving line is a tradition in which the newly-weds and select family members form a line to greet guests, usually just after the ceremony or at the entrance of the reception venue. This may seem daunting with so many guests attending, but the tried and tested wedding receiving line is a traditional way to welcome guests, and is very practical and efficient if you have large guest numbers.

With friends and family travelling from all over to join you for your wedding celebration, it’s important to make time to greet each guest and thank them for coming.

If guests only come for ceremony, how to say hello